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Kramer & Frank, P.C.

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Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Credit card debt

117
Debt Collection Complaints
92.9%
of All Complaints
96.8%
Timely Response
37.3%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Credit card debt 41
Credit card 19
I do not know 11
Other debt 8
Private student loan debt 7
Medical 6
Medical debt 6
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 5
Non-federal student loan 4
Payday loan debt 4
Auto 3
Auto debt 3

Top Complaint Issues

1.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 22
2.Written notification about debt 19
3.Attempts to collect debt not owed 18
4.Communication tactics 14
5.False statements or representation 13
6.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 10
7.Disclosure verification of debt 10
8.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 4
9.Taking/threatening an illegal action 4
10.Improper contact or sharing of info 3

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 79
Closed with non-monetary relief 40
Closed with monetary relief 7
Consumers who disputed the response 29.5%
Credit utilization context for debt-collection consumers

Most consumers facing collection complaints carry utilization in the Fair-Poor band. FICO bands per myFICO + Experian guidance.

Ideal (+0 to +10)0-10Healthy (~0 to -10)10-30Moderate (-10 to -30)30-50High (-30 to -50)50-75Very high (-50 to -70)75-100Maxed (-70 to -100+)100-12030%

FICO impact ranges synthesize myFICO + Experian + Equifax consumer-education materials. Individual results vary.

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2012 1
2013 4
2014 12
2015 12
2016 12
2017 14
2018 10
2019 9
2020 10
2021 3
2022 6
2023 4
2024 12
2025 17

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Missouri 86
Kansas 28
Arkansas 4
Illinois 4
New Jersey 1
Alabama 1
Maryland 1

Other Complaint Types

Student loan - Non-federal student loan 2
Student loan - Private student loan 1
Credit card 1
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 1
Debt or credit management - Debt settlement 1
Consumer Loan - Vehicle loan 1
Your Rights with Debt Collectors

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) protects you from abusive, unfair, and deceptive collection practices.

  • Request written verification of any debt within 30 days of first contact
  • Dispute a debt if you believe it is incorrect or does not belong to you
  • Demand the collector stop contacting you (in writing)
  • File a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint

What the CFPB Record Shows for Kramer & Frank, P.C.

117 debt-collection complaints against Kramer & Frank, P.C. appear in the CFPB record - 92.9% of the 126 complaints filed about this entity. The 7 states and territories represented make this a geographically focused 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.

Within the Bureau's 15-day response window, this company answers 96.8% of forwarded complaints. That is at or above benchmark levels, pointing to an intake process working as intended. Among resolved cases, 37.3% ended with monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer - a relatively high rate for this segment. The response was formally disputed in 29.5% of resolved cases, indicating how frequently the initial fix fell short.

How to read these numbers, and what to do if you're disputing a charge

Complaint volume alone does not prove wrongdoing, larger collection portfolios naturally produce more complaints, but the combination of timely-response rate, relief ratio, and dispute rate above gives a reasonable empirical picture of how this collector handles consumer interactions. Anyone in active dispute with this company should keep written records, use certified mail for verification requests (see your FDCPA rights above), and consider filing a CFPB complaint if standard resolution channels stall.

Educational data summary, not financial or legal advice. Individual complaint outcomes vary. Consumers with an active dispute should consult a qualified consumer-protection attorney.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many debt collection complaints does Kramer & Frank, P.C. have?

Kramer & Frank, P.C. has 117 debt collection complaints filed with the CFPB, representing 92.9% of all complaints against this company.

Does Kramer & Frank, P.C. respond to complaints on time?

Kramer & Frank, P.C. has a 96.8% timely response rate. That puts it among the more responsive collectors in the CFPB dataset.

Does Kramer & Frank, P.C. provide relief to consumers?

Kramer & Frank, P.C. closed 37.3% of resolved complaints with some form of consumer relief, monetary or non-monetary. This is a relatively high relief rate.

What type of debt does Kramer & Frank, P.C. primarily collect?

Kramer & Frank, P.C. primarily collects "Credit card debt" based on CFPB complaint data. The full breakdown of debt types is shown above.

What rights do I have against Kramer & Frank, P.C.?

Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), you can request written debt verification within 30 days, dispute debts you believe are incorrect, demand the collector stop contacting you in writing, and file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint.

In how many states is Kramer & Frank, P.C. active?

Kramer & Frank, P.C. has received consumer complaints from 7 states and territories, based on CFPB 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.