A judgment is NOT money until it is collected. Most judgments expire in 10 years. Any attorney can get a judgment, but not all attorneys know to collect on them! A judgment is NOT money until it is collected. Most judgments expire in 10 years. Any attorney can get a judgment, but not all attorneys know to collect on them! A judgment is NOT money until it is collected. Most judgments expire in 10 years. Any attorney can get a judgment, but not all attorneys know to collect on them!