In Illinois, a court judgment must first be recorded with the Recorder of Deeds in the county where the property is located. A judgment lien enables a creditor to compel the selling of a debtor's property.The proceeds from the property sale are then used to satisfy the judgment. The first step is to issue a Citation to Discover Assets and Citation Notice. A judgment lien can be attached to the debtor's real estate -- meaning a house, condo, land, or similar kind of property interest. A judgment lien allows a creditor to collect a judgment through the sale of the debtor's real estate. Call our Chicago, IL debt collection lawyer if you need help securing a judgment enforcement. Schedule a consultation today. 312-704-0771. Online Case Information. The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County provides on-line case information as a public service.