Cawley & Bergmann, LLP
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Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Credit card debt
CFPB collection forwarding receipt
Forwarded record DC-CAWLEY-BERGMANN-LL Cawley & Bergmann, LLP
181 DC complaints · rank #424/656 · 92.1% timely
- DC 181
- RANK #424/656
- TIMELY 92.1%
- RELIEF 0%
- DISPUTE 15.4%
- STATES 35
- ISSUE Attempts to collect debt no…
- RESP Closed with explanation
- PHOTO Love, Beal & Nixon, P.C.
Volume peers
Photo peer: Love, Beal & Nixon, P.C. (181)
Cawley & Bergmann, LLP's 181 debt-collection complaints sit next to Love, Beal & Nixon, P.C. (181) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for Cawley & Bergmann, LLP →
Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown
Top Complaint Issues
Company Responses
Complaints by Year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 33 |
| 2024 | 23 |
| 2025 | 32 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Complaints by State (Top 15)
What the CFPB Record Shows for Cawley & Bergmann, LLP
PlainCredit places Cawley & Bergmann, LLP at #424 of 656 debt collectors by CFPB debt-collection complaint volume (36th percentile), matching the Collectors directory ranking. Cawley & Bergmann, LLP has 181 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB, which represents 94.8% of the 191 total complaints the Bureau has received about this entity. Reports have originated from consumers in 35 states and territories, making this a multi-state collection operation as measured by complaint volume. The most common debt type behind these complaints is "Credit card debt," which is the category consumers most often describe when they file a CFPB report about this collector. "Attempts to collect debt not owed" comes up most often as the specific issue cited - worth a look for anyone trying to spot this collector's recurring pain point.
Within the Bureau's 15-day response window, this company answers 92.1% of forwarded complaints. That is under the 95% benchmark collectors are expected to hit, often a precursor to higher dispute rates. Among resolved cases, 0% ended with monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer - a notably low rate worth weighing against the dispute percentage. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 15.4% of resolved cases, signalling how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant.
Educational data summary, not financial or legal advice. Individual complaint outcomes vary. Consumers with an active dispute should consult a qualified consumer-protection attorney.
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Nationwide collectors with similar complaint volume or dispute rates
Two CFPB peer sets for Cawley & Bergmann, LLP: nearest debt collectors by debt-collection complaint volume and by the share of complaints consumers mark as disputed. These are cross-firm neighborhoods, not the volume strip on the forwarding receipt above.
Similar complaint volume
Nearest collectors by debt-collection complaint count (181 here).
Similar dispute rates
Nearest collectors by share of complaints marked disputed (15.4% here).
Frequently asked questions
How many CFPB debt-collection complaints does Cawley & Bergmann, LLP have?
Cawley & Bergmann, LLP has 181 debt-collection complaints in the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, ranking #424 of 656 collectors by that volume.
Does Cawley & Bergmann, LLP respond to CFPB complaints on time?
The timely-response rate for Cawley & Bergmann, LLP in this extract is 92.1%.
What issue do consumers cite most about Cawley & Bergmann, LLP?
Consumers most often name "Attempts to collect debt not owed" when complaining about Cawley & Bergmann, LLP.
How should I read Cawley & Bergmann, LLP's CFPB complaint record?
These figures summarize what consumers filed with the CFPB about Cawley & Bergmann, LLP. They are educational, not advice - see the debt-collection rights and CFPB filing guides for next steps on a live dispute.
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Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Consumer Complaint Database · Q1 2026 Complaints filed against firms, not individuals. Data through March 2026.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.