Sacramento Homeowners

Sacramento Foreclosure Defense
Document Preparation

Facing foreclosure in Sacramento County? As California's capital, Sacramento County Superior Court — Gordon D. Schaber Courthouse — handles both judicial foreclosures and the civil lawsuits needed to stop non-judicial trustee sales. We prepare pro se documents for Sacramento homeowners in all Sacramento County courthouses.

Sacramento Superior Court

Gordon D. Schaber Courthouse

30-Day Response Deadline

For judicial foreclosure summons

Sacramento County Recorder

NOD/NTS recording & research

Pro Se Document Prep

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Sacramento Foreclosure Process

How Foreclosure Works in Sacramento County

Sacramento follows California's dual foreclosure system. Non-judicial foreclosures proceed under CA Civil Code § 2924 with the power of sale clause. Judicial foreclosures are filed in Sacramento County Superior Court at the Gordon D. Schaber Courthouse. As the state capital, Sacramento County sees significant foreclosure activity — understanding which process applies and your deadlines is essential.

Non-Judicial Foreclosure

Most common in Sacramento County. Uses power of sale in deed of trust. No court involvement — must file civil lawsuit to stop trustee sale.

1

Notice of Default — Sac County Recorder

Recorded at Sacramento County Clerk/Recorder. 90 days to cure default.

2

Notice of Trustee Sale (NTS)

Filed 90+ days after NOD. Sale date 21+ days out.

3

Trustee Sale / Auction

No post-sale redemption in CA. Must file civil lawsuit + TRO in Sacramento Superior Court BEFORE sale.

Critical: File civil lawsuit + TRO in Sacramento Superior Court before the trustee sale date.

Judicial Foreclosure in Sac County

Used when no power of sale clause. Lender files in Sacramento County Superior Court. Must answer within 30 calendar days.

1

Summons & Complaint Served

Personally served at your Sacramento County residence.

2

File Answer — Schaber Courthouse

30 calendar days to file Answer at 720 9th Street. Missing = automatic default judgment.

3

Litigation & Trial

Discovery, motions, settlement. Most cases settle when violations are identified.

30 days. File Answer at 720 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.

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Whether you've received a Notice of Default, Notice of Trustee Sale, or court summons from Sacramento Superior Court — we can help. Free consultation. No obligation.

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