Frequently Asked Questions

Must I Pay For The Expenses Incurred In Enforcing My Judgment?
No. We do not charge any up front fees. We advance all expenses, including skip tracing, bank and employment locates and court costs. In most cases, expenses incurred in enforcing the judgment are added to the total judgment and paid by the debtor upon approval by the court. We don

Why Not Use a Collection Agency or Collection Attorney?
Collection agencies send ineffective letters & telephone calls to harass or annoy the debtor into paying, and rarely have success. Collection agencies also emphasize on volume, they simply cannot invest the necessary resources or time to enforce judgments with any consistency. At JRS, we have a very high success rate after the debtor is located. 
Creditors who use collection attorneys spend thousands of dollars on retainers and hourly fees - whether their judgments are successfully enforced or not. You pay no upfront fees to JRS - We get paid only if we successfully collect your judgment!


Is there any guarantee you will collect on my judgment?
No. Sometimes the debtors have no assets to seize, minimal income, or their income is exempt from attachment. However, debtors do not always remain uncollectible. Any change of circumstances, even years later, could make a difference in the debtors financials & assets. We will continually monitor the debtor’s financial condition. No file is closed until it is collected or we receive a discharge order from a bankruptcy court. You can rest assured that with our knowledge & experience, we will use all legal means to identify sources of income and uncover hidden assets to successfully enforce your judgment.


What is my upaid judgment worth?
Collecting on a judgment is never guaranteed, and the value is only recognized if and when it's collected. In some cases, it may not be ideal for you to wait to see if the judgment is collected on. For these circumstances, we will offer to buy your unpaid judgment.


I have a judgment awarded in another state against a debtor who resides in the State of California. Can you help?
Yes. We can register your out of state judgment in California as long as the debtor either lives in California, or has assets in California. 


How does all this work?
First, we complete an agreement specifying how collected funds are to be distributed and disbursed. Then, you assign your judgment to us, making us the judgment creditor of record. Once we have filed your assignment with the court, we can legally take the steps necessary to enforce collection.


What is my next step?
Call us at 626-548-8110 or E-Mail us  or submit your case online. We will then contact you to discuss your situation with you. If you decide to proceed, we will send the necessary documents for your signature. On receipt of the signed documents, we will immediately go to work on enforcing your upaid judgment.