Collecting Your Judgment in San Juan County
You won in Washington — now let's get you paid. Here's how judgment collection works in San Juan County, and where to file locally.
Where to file in San Juan County
Local court
San Juan County Courthouse
350 Court St, 2nd Floor, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
(360) 378-2399
Who enforces the order
The San Juan 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 Washington law. See the full Washington guide for forms, fees, and deadlines.
Debtor's asset exam
Form No statewide WPF form number; ordered by motion/order to appear under RCW 6.32Supplemental Proceedings (judgment debtor examination)
Wage garnishment
Form WPF GARN series – Application for Writ of Garnishment (WPF GARN 01.0100); Writ of Garnishment for Continuing Lien on EarningsUp to Consumer-debt judgments: exempt = greater of 80% of disposable earnings or 35x the state minimum hourly wage (so up to 20% garnishable). Non-consumer judgments: exempt = greater of 75% disposable or 35x federal minimum wage (up to 25% garnishable).
Bank levy
Form WPF GARN 01.0200 (Writ of Garnishment – Debts Other Than Earnings – After Judgment)Writ of Garnishment (debts other than earnings / bank account)
Property lien
A Superior Court judgment is automatically a lien on the debtor's non-exempt real estate in the county where entered (RCW 4.56.200). To create a lien in other counties (or from a district/small-claims judgment), file a certified abstract/transcript of judgment with the Superior Court clerk of that county.
We'll prepare your San Juan County collection paperwork
Flat $299 — we prepare your Washington enforcement forms and a step-by-step playbook for filing in San Juan County. You file them; we never take a cut of what you collect (collection firms take 33–50%).
San Juan County Judgment Collection FAQ
Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In San Juan County, that is typically San Juan County Courthouse, 350 Court St, 2nd Floor, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 ((360) 378-2399). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.
The San Juan 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 Washington-specific enforcement forms and a step-by-step playbook for filing in San Juan County. You file them with the court and sheriff; we don't take any percentage of what you collect.
Nearby counties in Washington
General information about collecting a money judgment in San Juan County, Washington — not legal advice. Court locations, fees, and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the local court before filing.
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