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.A creditor may file an abstract of judgment ("AOJ") to create a lien on a debtor's nonexempt real property. Tex. Prop. To establish a lien, the abstract must be filed in every county where the debtor has property. To place a judgment lien, you or your attorney file an abstract of judgment (AJ) in any county where the defendant owns nonexempt property. There are several ways to collect on a judgment in Texas. If you are a tradesman and a property owner is attempting to remove your lien, you will need to defend it. In Texas, judgment liens can remain attached to your property for up to 10 years. If you are filing a lien on a property, it must be filed in the county in which the property is located.