Filing a judgement against a former tenant?

[Rob Cee]

I have a former tenant that owes me about 6 weeks back rent and left the place a mess. I have never filed a judgement before. How much will this cost me? This property is in another state far away from where I live. It's about $2,000 I'm owed, is it worth the cost of going after? I do know where the tenant works for wage garnishment. Also, I have heard there are companies that will report this to a tenant credit without even having a judgement. Anyone know of these services? Worst case it would be a moral victory for me to put a ding on their credit even if I don't get any cash.