Collecting Your Judgment in Marin County
You won in California — now let's get you paid. Here's how judgment collection works in Marin County, and where to file locally.
Where to file in Marin County
Local court
Marin County Superior Court - Hall of Justice
3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 113, San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 444-7130
Who enforces the order
The Marin 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 California law. See the full California guide for forms, fees, and deadlines.
Debtor's asset exam
Form EJ-125 (Application and Order for Appearance and Examination) — civil; SC-134 in small claimsOrder to Appear for Examination (Debtor's Examination)
Wage garnishment
Form WG-001 (Application for Earnings Withholding Order) → WG-002 (Earnings Withholding Order); requires EJ-130 Writ of Execution firstUp to Up to 25% of disposable earnings under CCP § 706.050; the self-help guide describes it as 'up to 20%' of take-home pay after the lower-of formula (amount over 40x state minimum wage)
Bank levy
Form EJ-130 (Writ of Execution)Writ of Execution + bank levy
Property lien
Record an Abstract of Judgment (EJ-001) with the county recorder in each county where the debtor owns or later acquires real property (CCP § 697.310).
Doing it yourself in Marin County
California's enforcement forms are built for self-represented creditors, and the court and sheriff fees are modest and usually recoverable from the debtor. If you'd rather hand it off entirely, judgment-recovery firms and collections attorneys typically charge 33–50% of what they recover.
Marin County Judgment Collection FAQ
Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In Marin County, that is typically Marin County Superior Court - Hall of Justice, 3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 113, San Rafael, CA 94903 ((415) 444-7130). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.
The Marin 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 the steps below cover when to pay it.
No — judgment collection isn't a service we offer. This guide covers the do-it-yourself path for Marin County step by step. If you'd rather hand it off, judgment-recovery firms and collections attorneys typically charge 33–50% of what they recover.
Nearby counties in California
General information about collecting a money judgment in Marin County, California — not legal advice. Court locations, fees, and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the local court before filing.
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