What can I do about a default judgment from 15 years ago levied my bank account I wasn’t aware of this judgement ?

My response is based on the information you provided. When the levy was made, the bank moved the funds out of the account but did not pay it to...

What type of lawyer to stop a foreclosure?

A Consumer Bankruptcy Lawyer. You can search for one on AVVO or go to the Find an Attorney page on the website of NACBA (National Association of...

My car was repossessed 4 years ago now a collection agency is trying to get me to pay but I receive as retirement benefits?

The statute of limitations is 4 years from the date the car was sold. You should have received a notice of the date it was sold. Unless they...

Should I pay the $150 civil demand letter? what are the consequences of paying and not paying ?

My understanding is that the law firm is NOT a debt collector governed by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Instead, it pursues people...

There is a lot stirring about the Drake College student loans. In this response, Avvo does not permit lawyers to refer you to a particular lawyer....

Can I be sued, if I no longer can afford my mortgage? What are my options if I want to claim bankruptcy?

The information you provided is not enough to give you any meaningful direction or help you make a decision about what to do. I strongly suggest...

Mr. Gambrell is generally correct. I have a few comments, though. First, not all judgments create a statewide lien. To explain, you need to...

Your terminology is a bit mixed. A judgment can be enforced in many different ways. A lien is an interest in property. A judgment can be a lien...

Unfortunately, there's not enough information to give you a clear answer. Many landlords refuse to accept rent after commencing an eviction...

Your question is ambiguous. A collection agency and a collection law firm do not "own" the debt--instead, the debt is placed with or assigned to...