Collecting Your Judgment in Orleans Parish
You won in Louisiana — now let's get you paid. Here's how judgment collection works in Orleans Parish, and where to file locally.
Where to file in Orleans Parish
Local court
New Orleans First City Court
421 Loyola Ave, Room 205, New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 407-0471
Who enforces the order
The Orleans Parish 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 Louisiana law. See the full Louisiana guide for forms, fees, and deadlines.
Debtor's asset exam
Judgment Debtor Rule / Examination of Judgment Debtor
Wage garnishment
Up to 75% of disposable earnings per week are EXEMPT, i.e. up to 25% is garnishable, but never below 30x federal minimum wage in disposable earnings (La. R.S. 13:3881). Support obligations have higher garnishable amounts (child support up to 50%, spousal up to 60%).
Bank levy
Garnishment (of bank account, via Petition for Garnishment)
Property lien
Louisiana uses 'judicial mortgage': record a certified copy of the judgment in the mortgage records of the parish where the debtor owns immovable property (La. Civil Code art. 3300, 3320). The recorded judgment creates a judicial mortgage on the debtor's immovable property in that parish.
Doing it yourself in Orleans Parish
Louisiana'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.
Orleans Parish Judgment Collection FAQ
Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In Orleans Parish, that is typically New Orleans First City Court, 421 Loyola Ave, Room 205, New Orleans, LA 70112 ((504) 407-0471). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.
The Orleans Parish 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 Orleans Parish 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 Louisiana
General information about collecting a money judgment in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — not legal advice. Court locations, fees, and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the local court before filing.
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