Miami, FL asked in Banking and Consumer Law for Florida

Q: Sat 03/31/19 a bank lien was on bank acct by collection agency a judgement from 2005”no notice given,what can be done?

It is from a discover credit card I had in 1998. I never received info to go to any court date.I’m looking for advice please . I am a 1099 employee,and a single mom of 2 children&on section 8.Thank you Sherry S.

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A: I strongly suggest that you hire a Florida debt collection lawyer to help you set-aside what appears to be an unlawful lien or garnishment. If you cannot afford a lawyer, contact one of the legal aid organizations in your county and ask them to help you.

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