Doubtful. They would need to file a lawsuit, which they probably will not do for $1,500. Then they need to have you properly served with legal...

I received a summons for being sued after identity theft with my credit card.

You need to talk with an attorney who is experienced in litigating credit card cases. You may have claims against the debt collector and/or...

Under California law, does a creditor have to notify their 3rd party debt collector that the debtor is represented by a lawyer?

You may have a violation against them both. The original creditor is not liable under federal law, but may be under California's Rosenthal Act. ...

My husbands wages are being garnished after his ex-wife failed to pay 3months rent 6yrs ago

Your husband may have grounds for a motion to quash service or to vacate the judgment. You will need to have an attorney review the relevant...

I recieved a summons that I am being sued by Midland Funding LLC for a past credit card debt that they bought.

You need to file an Answer or other responsive pleading with the court. The Answer must contain all affirmative defenses that you may wish to...

For the state of California, if a financed vehicel is charged off, can the finance company continue to assess interest?

Yes. A creditor "charging off" a loan does not mean that you do not owe the money, plus interest. A "charge off" just allows the creditor to...

No. You now need to have the court (i.e., the judge) sign a Judgment and have the Clerk enter the Judgment in the court records.

Need to clear judgement voluntary lean placed on my home. Paid to collections agency and can not locate original filing party

You will need to file a lawsuit, or a motion for entry of a Satisfaction of Judgment. You might be able to recover damages or attorney's fees, in...

Does California have a law similar to Texas § 392.306. USE OF INDEPENDENT DEBT COLLECTOR?

California does not have a similar statute. However, your particular situation may give rise to claims under the federal or the California Fair...

They offered me a free attorney for court.. I just don't know if the collection agency will make it worst if I don't pay them

You are receiving a Public Defender because you are a defendant in a criminal case?