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Collecting Your Judgment in Lewis County

You won in West Virginia — now let's get you paid. Here's how judgment collection works in Lewis County, and where to file locally.

10 years (renewable)
Judgment good for
6.25% per annum for judgments entered in calendar year 2026 (set annually; capped between 4% and 9%)
Interest
Restricted
Wage garnishment
Lewis
County

Where to file in Lewis County

Local court

Lewis County Courthouse

117 Court Ave, Weston, WV 26452

(304) 269-8210

Who enforces the order

The Lewis 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 West Virginia law. See the full West Virginia guide for forms, fees, and deadlines.

Debtor's asset exam

Form No statewide SCA-M form for the exam itself; conducted under Rule 27 (Magistrate Court Rules of Civil Procedure) / W.Va. R. Civ. P. 69

Post-judgment interrogatories / debtor examination (suggestion proceedings)

Wage garnishment (restricted)

Not generally available for consumer debts in this state — use a levy or lien instead.

Bank levy

Form Suggestion under W.Va. Code §§ 38-5-10 through 38-5-23 — issued by the magistrate/circuit clerk

Suggestion (garnishment of money/property held by a third party such as a bank)

Property lien

Obtain an Abstract of Judgment from the magistrate court clerk and file/record it with the clerk of the county commission of the county where the debtor owns real estate; this creates a lien on the debtor's real property (W.Va. Code § 38-3-6 et seq.). To force a sale, file suit in Circuit Court.

We'll prepare your Lewis County collection paperwork

Flat $299 — we prepare your West Virginia enforcement forms and a step-by-step playbook for filing in Lewis County. You file them; we never take a cut of what you collect (collection firms take 33–50%).

Lewis County Judgment Collection FAQ

Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In Lewis County, that is typically Lewis County Courthouse, 117 Court Ave, Weston, WV 26452 ((304) 269-8210). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.

The Lewis 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 West Virginia-specific enforcement forms and a step-by-step playbook for filing in Lewis County. You file them with the court and sheriff; we don't take any percentage of what you collect.

General information about collecting a money judgment in Lewis County, West Virginia — not legal advice. Court locations, fees, and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the local court before filing.

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