Collecting Your Judgment in Lee County
You won in Florida — now let's get you paid. Here's how judgment collection works in Lee County, and where to file locally.
Where to file in Lee County
Local court
Lee County Justice Center
2075 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 2nd Floor, Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 533-5000
Who enforces the order
The Lee 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 Florida law. See the full Florida guide for forms, fees, and deadlines.
Debtor's asset exam
Form Florida Rules of Civil Procedure Form 1.977 (Fact Information Sheet - individuals); Form 1.977(b) / 7.343 for small claimsFact Information Sheet (sworn financial disclosure); deposition/examination of judgment debtor also available
Wage garnishment
Form Motion for Writ of Garnishment / Writ of Garnishment (continuing writ for wages under Fla. Stat. 77.0305); Claim of Exemption and Request for Hearing formUp to For non-head-of-family debtors: lesser of 25% of disposable earnings or the amount exceeding 30x the federal minimum wage (federal CCPA limit). HEAD OF FAMILY: see exemptions - largely or entirely exempt.
Bank levy
Form Motion for Writ of Garnishment / Writ of Garnishment (Fla. Stat. Chapter 77); Claim of Exemption and Request for HearingWrit of Garnishment (on bank accounts / non-wage assets held by a third party)
Property lien
Record a certified copy of the judgment with the clerk of the circuit court (official records) in each county where the debtor owns or later acquires real property (Fla. Stat. 55.10). For PERSONAL property, file a Judgment Lien Certificate with the Florida Department of State (Fla. Stat. 55.202).
We'll prepare your Lee County collection paperwork
Flat $299 — we prepare your Florida enforcement forms and a step-by-step playbook for filing in Lee County. You file them; we never take a cut of what you collect (collection firms take 33–50%).
Lee County Judgment Collection FAQ
Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In Lee County, that is typically Lee County Justice Center, 2075 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 2nd Floor, Fort Myers, FL 33901 ((239) 533-5000). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.
The Lee 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 Florida-specific enforcement forms and a step-by-step playbook for filing in Lee County. You file them with the court and sheriff; we don't take any percentage of what you collect.
Nearby counties in Florida
General information about collecting a money judgment in Lee County, Florida — not legal advice. Court locations, fees, and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the local court before filing.
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