Collecting Your Judgment in Leon County
You won in Texas — now let's get you paid. Here's how judgment collection works in Leon County, and where to file locally.
Where to file in Leon County
Local court
Leon County Justice of the Peace
113 W. Main, Centerville, TX 75833
(903) 536-2523
Who enforces the order
The Leon 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 Texas law. See the full Texas guide for forms, fees, and deadlines.
Debtor's asset exam
Post-judgment discovery / order for examination of judgment debtor
Wage garnishment (restricted)
Not generally available for consumer debts in this state — use a levy or lien instead.
Bank levy
Writ of garnishment (bank account)
Property lien
Record a certified abstract of judgment with the county clerk in each county where the debtor owns (or may own) non-exempt real property; the lien attaches on recording and indexing (Tex. Prop. Code 52.001-52.006). The lien does NOT attach to homestead property.
We'll prepare your Leon County collection paperwork
Flat $299 — we prepare your Texas enforcement forms and a step-by-step playbook for filing in Leon County. You file them; we never take a cut of what you collect (collection firms take 33–50%).
Leon County Judgment Collection FAQ
Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In Leon County, that is typically Leon County Justice of the Peace, 113 W. Main, Centerville, TX 75833 ((903) 536-2523). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.
The Leon 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 Texas-specific enforcement forms and a step-by-step playbook for filing in Leon County. You file them with the court and sheriff; we don't take any percentage of what you collect.
Nearby counties in Texas
General information about collecting a money judgment in Leon County, Texas — not legal advice. Court locations, fees, and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the local court before filing.
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