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Collecting Your Judgment in Apache County

You won in Arizona — now let's get you paid. Here's how judgment collection works in Apache County, and where to file locally.

10 years (renewable)
Judgment good for
Lesser of 10% per year OR 1% plus the federal prime rate (A.R.S. § 44-1201); medical-debt judgments capped lower (lesser of 1-yr Treasury yield or 3%).
Interest
Restricted
Wage garnishment
Apache
County

Where to file in Apache County

Local court

St. Johns Justice Court

70 W 3rd South, St. Johns, AZ 85936

(928) 337-7558

Who enforces the order

The Apache County sheriff/marshal carries out levies and wage withholding once the court issues your order. Real-estate liens are recorded with the county recorder where the property sits.

Your collection options

These follow Arizona law. See the full Arizona guide for forms, fees, and deadlines.

Debtor's asset exam

Debtor's Examination (order to appear / supplemental proceeding)

Wage garnishment (restricted)

Not generally available for consumer debts in this state — use a levy or lien instead.

Bank levy

Form Writ of Garnishment (Non-Earnings) (AOC garnishment packet)

Writ of Garnishment of Non-Earnings (bank account garnishment)

Property lien

Record a certified copy of the judgment (or an information statement) with the county recorder in each county where the debtor owns or later acquires real property (A.R.S. § 33-961 / § 33-964).

We'll prepare your Apache County collection paperwork

Flat $299 — we prepare your Arizona enforcement forms and a step-by-step playbook for filing in Apache County. You file them; we never take a cut of what you collect (collection firms take 33–50%).

Apache County Judgment Collection FAQ

Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In Apache County, that is typically St. Johns Justice Court, 70 W 3rd South, St. Johns, AZ 85936 ((928) 337-7558). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.

The Apache County sheriff (or marshal/constable, depending on the county) carries out levies and wage withholding once the court issues the order. Contact their civil division for the current levy fee — it's a modest, recoverable cost, and we list the step in your playbook.

Yes. For a flat $299 we prepare your Arizona-specific enforcement forms and a step-by-step playbook for filing in Apache County. You file them with the court and sheriff; we don't take any percentage of what you collect.

General information about collecting a money judgment in Apache County, Arizona — not legal advice. Court locations, fees, and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the local court before filing.

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