Gurstel Law Firm, P.C.
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Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Credit card debt
CFPB collection forwarding receipt
Forwarded record DC-GURSTEL-LAW-FIRM-P Gurstel Law Firm, P.C.
496 DC complaints · rank #180/656 · 99.8% timely
- DC 496
- RANK #180/656
- TIMELY 99.8%
- RELIEF 1.9%
- DISPUTE 18.2%
- STATES 17
- ISSUE Took or threatened to take…
- RESP Closed with explanation
- PHOTO Creditors Bureau Associates
Volume peers
Photo peer: Creditors Bureau Associates (495)
Gurstel Law Firm, P.C.'s 496 debt-collection complaints sit next to Creditors Bureau Associates (495) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for Gurstel Law Firm, P.C. →
Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown
Top Complaint Issues
Company Responses
Complaints by Year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 24 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 35 |
| 2020 | 30 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 48 |
| 2023 | 55 |
| 2024 | 61 |
| 2025 | 147 |
| 2026 | 31 |
Complaints by State (Top 15)
What the CFPB Record Shows for Gurstel Law Firm, P.C.
According to the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database as aggregated by PlainCredit, Gurstel Law Firm, P.C. ranks #180 of 656 debt collectors by debt-collection complaint volume (73rd percentile), using the same dc_complaints sort as the Collectors directory. 496 debt-collection complaints against Gurstel Law Firm, P.C. appear in the CFPB record - 92.5% of the 536 complaints filed about this entity. The 17 states and territories represented make this a multi-state operation by complaint volume. "Credit card debt" is the debt type named most often in complaints against this collector, the category consumers reach for most when filing a CFPB report. "Took or threatened to take negative or legal action" comes up most often as the specific issue cited - worth a look for anyone trying to spot this collector's recurring pain point.
99.8% of CFPB-forwarded complaints against this company get a reply inside the Bureau's 15-day window. That clears the industry benchmark, a sign the intake process is functioning on schedule. 1.9% of resolved cases against this company closed with some form of consumer relief, a notably low ratio worth weighing against the disputed-response percentage. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 18.2% 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 Gurstel Law Firm, P.C.: 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 (496 here).
Similar dispute rates
Nearest collectors by share of complaints marked disputed (18.2% here).
Frequently asked questions
How many CFPB debt-collection complaints does Gurstel Law Firm, P.C. have?
The CFPB extract lists 496 debt-collection complaints against Gurstel Law Firm, P.C. (#180 of 656 collectors by volume).
Does Gurstel Law Firm, P.C. respond to CFPB complaints on time?
CFPB complaints against Gurstel Law Firm, P.C. show a 99.8% timely-response rate.
What issue do consumers cite most about Gurstel Law Firm, P.C.?
"Took or threatened to take negative or legal action" is the leading issue tag on Gurstel Law Firm, P.C.'s CFPB complaint record.
How should I read Gurstel Law Firm, P.C.'s CFPB complaint record?
Treat the counts as a public complaint record, not a credit score or legal finding. Pair this page with PlainCredit guides on debt-collection rights and how to file a CFPB complaint if you have an active dispute.
Related guides: Debt collection rights · How to file a CFPB complaint · Reading CFPB complaint data
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.