Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California

I would suggest that you appear and inform the Judge of the settlement. I would also advise you to have an attorney review the settlement and repayment plan. Often debt collection attorneys require you to stipulate to a judgment, which is exactly what you want to avoid.

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Yes, you should still attend and inform the court that the case might be settled. Otherwise, the plaintiff's attorney could pull something in court to get a default judgment against you down the line without your knowledge. I've seen it happen. As part of a settlement, usually there is an agreement for plaintiff to file a request for dismissal of the case.