Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Illinois
Illinois freeze bank account for collection
When can a collector freeze your bank account if the issuer of the debt is not that bank?
Asked on 3/29/09, 8:44 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Lesley Hoenig
Lesley A. Hoenig, Attorney at Law
Re: Illinois freeze bank account for collection
If the creditor has a judgment against you, then the creditor can do a 3rd party citation to discover assets and that will freeze your bank account. Then the judge can order the funds to be turned over to pay the debt.
Answered on 3/29/09, 7:47 pm