Foreclosure Defense in Paterson
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Paterson is the third-largest city in New Jersey and the seat of Passaic County, with one of the largest Spanish-speaking communities in the state and a housing stock dominated by two- and three-family homes. David Chapman represents Paterson homeowners in the Chancery Division on Hamilton Street and with their servicers, in English or Spanish.
Local knowledge that matters
Contested Paterson foreclosures are heard at the Passaic County Courthouse at 77 Hamilton Street, where the General Equity office can be reached at (973) 653-2910 ext. 24250. The Passaic County Sheriff conducts sales on Tuesdays, requires bidders to pre-register, and enforces a hard 2:00 PM cutoff on the day of sale for adjournment requests, bidder registration, and stay applications.
The Passaic sheriff warns that sale dates and property statuses can change without notice, so David confirms every client's sale date with the Foreclosure Unit at (973) 881-4200 rather than relying on the posted list.
Paterson homeowners with a public sale date are targeted by companies promising to 'save the house' for an upfront fee or asking them to sign over the deed. Both are scams. The court's mediation program is free for owner-occupants who request it within 60 days, HUD-approved counseling is available in the city, and a licensed attorney can appear in the Hamilton Street courthouse on your behalf.
Courthouse: Passaic County Courthouse, Chancery Division (General Equity), 77 Hamilton Street, Paterson, NJ 07505 · (973) 653-2910 ext. 24250
Serving ZIP codes 07501, 07502, 07503, 07504, 07505, 07513, 07514, 07522, 07524
Offices are located in Fort Lee, Matawan. Consultations for Paterson residents are available by phone, video, or in person. Request a free consultation.
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