A lien has been placed against me. How can I have this lien removed?

Consult with local asset protection/bankruptcy counsel to see if the debt is dischargeable.

You want to consult a bankruptcy attorney sooner rather than later. If the lien is perfected against an asset it could prove difficult to remove. A bankruptcy attorney will review you financial situation and determine if your assets would be protected in bankruptcy or recommend a chapter 13 where you pay some of the debt back over a period of time and discharge the rest. Find a local bankruptcy attorney ASAP. Good luck.

Speak to a bankruptcy attorney asap. Most offer free consultations and will advise you what is you best option. Good luck

There is insufficient information in your question to formulate an answer. Best to take whatever papers you have to a qualified bankruptcy attorney in your area.

It isn't clear if bankruptcy can help you because of the lack of information. When I heard the term "restitution", my immediate reaction is to think "criminal restitution" and that would survive a bankruptcy. On the other hand, you might be referring to something else that CAN be covered by bankruptcy. You need a consultation with a local bankruptcy attorney ASAP to get more thorough information.

It depends to some degree on what the restitution was for but you'll need to see a BK attorney as all of the others have said.