It is unclear what you are seeking. If it is a judgment it would be in the court and recorded in the county recorder’s office.

Consult with experienced debt collection defense attorneys in the state where this occurred. A class action may be worth an attorney considering.

Consult with experienced FDCPA/collection defense attorneys in the state where this occurred.

SSI funds are exempt. But you can collect if the debtor has non exempt assets or income.

The councilman can be both criminally prosecuted and civilly sued.

No lawsuit is likely where all actions took place beyond the statute of limitations.

Yes you are entitled to a detailed breakdown of fees and costs.

That is correct. But, as is often the case in the legal field, the details matter and can change the result. Consider asking the law firm “why”...

Be very cautious of signing anything or making any payment. To analyze the time limit to sue you have to take into account when last payments...

Once a judgment is entered you don’t need to receive notice of a levy. You can claim for an exemption. If you paid the entire debt and you were...