Have a judgement

     Basically, you are going to have to take the judgment you got in NJ and register it in a court in PA. And from that court, you would take your steps to collect the judgment, like issuing a garnishment, etc.  Since I do not practice in either, I cannot give you specific legal advice on what steps to take in either state.  This is where you really need the assistance of an attorney that specializes in collection law in your part of the country. Because you are going to have to find out if PA wants an authenticated copy of the NJ judgment or one that is certified in accordance with the statutes of the state in which the judgment was issued. You will need to get a copy of what PA wants and have it filed in a county there.  I do not know if PA requires this to be filed by an attorney licensed to practice law in that state or if you can do it yourself.  And it goes without saying, there will be a fee the court will want to file the registration. Once this judgment is registered in PA, it should have the same effect and is subject to the same procedures, defenses and proceedings as a judgment t originally taken in PA. Which means is may be enforced or satisfied in the same manner. The Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act states that a foreign judgment may be registered in any court having jurisdiction.  And after its registered in PA, you would need to get their forms to prepare and file a wage or bank garnishment. And you also need to be aware of all the garnishment exemptions the defendant may have there.