Brandi C. asked

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I have a default judgment against me from a credit card company, which was purchased by a junk debt buyer. The judgment creditor hired a collection agency to collect the money. Before hiring an attorney to vacate the judgment, is it advisable to call the judgment creditor or its collection company to work out the judgment? If I call them, what should I say or not to say?

July 3rd, 2024

William K. answered

Before hiring an attorney, it is advisable to contact the collection company to discuss a potential ...

July 3rd, 2024

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