Collecting Your Judgment in Ohio County
You won in West Virginia — now let's get you paid. Here's how judgment collection works in Ohio County, and where to file locally.
Where to file in Ohio County
Local court
Ohio County Magistrate Court
26 Fifteenth Street, Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 234-3709
Who enforces the order
The Ohio 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. 69Post-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 clerkSuggestion (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.
Doing it yourself in Ohio County
West Virginia'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.
Ohio County Judgment Collection FAQ
Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In Ohio County, that is typically Ohio County Magistrate Court, 26 Fifteenth Street, Wheeling, WV 26003 ((304) 234-3709). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.
The Ohio 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 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 Ohio County 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 West Virginia
General information about collecting a money judgment in Ohio 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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