The judgment may be renewed and the lien continued for an additional ten years. Idaho Code § 10-1111. ILLINOIS.Getting Rid of Judgment Liens in Bankruptcy. You may be able to get avoid (get rid of) judgment liens in Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Any lien on any real estate, consensual or judicial, must appear in the county land records to be effective. In Illinois, a court judgment must first be recorded with the Recorder of Deeds in the county where the property is located.