Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

A stay of judgment is only available as part of a timely and valid appeal. What you need is a motion to set aside the judgment. Your chances of getting that without the help of an attorney are about zero. They are absolutely zero if you don't have proof that you have filed a complaint with the police and the postal service for mail theft.

If there is a default judgment against you, a Motion to Set Aside Default may be filed if done timely. If you don't know how to do so effectively, hire an attorney that does. Feel free to contact me if serious about doing so.