Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California

On sept. 8, 2009 a civil complaint was filed against me by an attorney attempting to collect a credit card debt in the amount of $3200. I received a summons on sept. 18, 2009. I immediately contacted my attorney. I received no other notices of any pending actions. Then, on April 23, 2010, I received a substitution of attorney notice informing me that the plaintif had retained a new lawyer. Again I notified my attorney and again heard nothing more of the issue.

Now, within the last four months, I have been receiving collection calls from the plaintiffs law firm/collection agency. I went to the courthouse today and obtained my case file and there is no record of a judgement against me or order to pay. My attorney has since been disbarred. How long can a complaint sit without action? What steps do I take to defend myself now?


Asked on 3/27/13, 6:18 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Charles Perry Law Offices of Charles R. Perry

I assume the action has not been dismissed.

You should get a copy of the docket sheet for the case from the court and contact an attorney to help you. Something is amiss, and I cannot tell what it is.

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Answered on 3/28/13, 1:54 am


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