Collecting Your Judgment in Washington County
You won in Wisconsin — now let's get you paid. Here's how judgment collection works in Washington County, and where to file locally.
Where to file in Washington County
Local court
Washington County Justice Center
484 Rolfs Avenue, Room 3151, West Bend, WI 53090
(262) 335-4341
Who enforces the order
The Washington 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 Wisconsin law. See the full Wisconsin guide for forms, fees, and deadlines.
Debtor's asset exam
Form No dedicated statewide form; ordered by a court/supplemental court commissioner under Wis. Stat. Chapter 816Supplemental Examination (supplementary proceedings)
Wage garnishment (restricted)
Not generally available for consumer debts in this state — use a levy or lien instead.
Bank levy
Form Non-Earnings Garnishment forms (e.g., SC-301 in small claims; circuit-court non-earnings garnishment forms under Wis. Stat. Chapter 812 subch. I)Non-Earnings Garnishment (bank accounts / money held by third parties)
Property lien
Docket the judgment in the judgment and lien docket of the clerk of circuit court in the county where the debtor owns real estate; docketing creates a statutory lien on the debtor's real property in that county (Wis. Stat. § 806.15). Pay the $5 docketing fee. To reach property in other counties, file a transcript of judgment there.
Doing it yourself in Washington County
Wisconsin'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.
Washington County Judgment Collection FAQ
Most enforcement paperwork is filed with the court that entered your judgment. In Washington County, that is typically Washington County Justice Center, 484 Rolfs Avenue, Room 3151, West Bend, WI 53090 ((262) 335-4341). A lien on real estate is recorded with the county recorder/clerk where the property sits.
The Washington 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 Washington 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 Wisconsin
General information about collecting a money judgment in Washington County, Wisconsin — not legal advice. Court locations, fees, and procedures change; confirm current requirements with the local court before filing.
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