Take the Abstract of Judgment and a copy to the county recorder's office in the county where you think the debtor owns real estate. There is a recording fee.You can put a lien on that property so that if they ever sell or refinance the property you might get paid. To do this, you first need an Abstract of Judgment. California laws establish the process for the judgment creditor to begin collecting the money through a judgment lien connected to your real estate. A Writ of Sale is issued for the purpose of selling specific real or personal property. A judgment lien is a courtsanctioned claim imposed on a debtor's property when they lose a case and owe money to the plaintiff. Our knowledgeable California real estate attorneys can help you determine the best way to remove a judgment lien from your property. Real property judgment liens are legal claims recorded against a specific judgment debtor that places a lien on any real estate assets then owned. Provide the original and any attachments to the writ.