Filing a Judgment Lien. A) An Abstract of Judgment puts a lien on any real property the defendant may own in a particular county or counties where the.Abstract is recorded. To place a judgment lien, you or your attorney file an abstract of judgment (AJ) in any county where the defendant owns nonexempt property. To abstract your judgment lien in Dallas County, Texas, you can go to the County Clerk's office located at 500 Elm St, Dallas, Texas 75202. A creditor may file an abstract of judgment ("AOJ") to create a lien on a debtor's nonexempt real property. Tex. Prop. This research guide includes information and resources on judgment liens, including information on the release of a judgment lien. A judgment lien is a. 26 Judgment Liens on Texas Real. There are several ways to collect on a judgment in Texas.