Every such judgment shall be a lien thereupon to commence as provided in RCW 4.56. In Washington, a property lien can be used to collect a court judgment.Here's how it works. A judgment lien is a lien that arises because of a past court case that found the debtor liable for breaching express or implied contract terms. What can I do with my judgment? â–· Execution on Personal Property. Unlock the fundamentals of liens in Washington State with our comprehensive guide. The Supreme Court has held that violation of the established rule that attorneys may not file liens on real property under RCW 60.40. A judgment is a lien on real estate for 7 years from the time it is entered or revived. 735 Ill. Comp. Stat.