Winning a judgment is only half the battle—collecting it is often the real challenge. A judgment has little value unless it can be enforced. Debtors may hide assets, transfer property, or ignore court orders, making recovery complex and time-sensitive. An experienced Illinois post-judgment enforcement attorney can identify assets, deploy available legal remedies, and compel payment or turnover of property.
Mirsafian Law Group represents individual and business creditors throughout Chicago, Cook County, and DuPage County in enforcing judgments obtained through arbitration, Illinois state courts, federal courts, courts in the other 49 U.S. states, and select foreign jurisdictions. We focus on turning judgments into recoveries.
Illinois law provides powerful enforcement tools, including citations to discover assets, which require debtors and third parties—such as banks, employers, and business partners—to disclose income and property. Creditors may also pursue wage and bank garnishments and seek turnover or sale of real and personal property. Using the right tools at the right time is critical to successful collection.
Our firm manages the full range of post-judgment proceedings from start to finish. We issue and prosecute citations, conduct debtor examinations, obtain garnishment and turnover orders, and pursue asset sales when appropriate. We also assist out-of-state creditors with domesticating and enforcing foreign judgments in Illinois state courts and federal court. With experience in Cook County Circuit Court, DuPage County Circuit Court, and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, our enforcement strategies are designed to secure payment efficiently.
Timing matters. Acting quickly gives creditors a decisive advantage. From early asset discovery to filing citations and motions, our enforcement efforts are structured to prevent debtors from dissipating or concealing property. Through a combination of legal process, negotiation, and persistence, we work to recover funds while minimizing delay and unnecessary expense. Every matter receives focused attention, clear communication, and a targeted recovery plan.
If you have obtained a judgment from an Illinois court, a court in another state, or a federal court and have not been paid, do not wait. Contact Mirsafian Law Group to speak with an experienced Illinois post-judgment enforcement attorney and take the next step toward collecting what you are owed.
