Lewis, McDonnell & Associates
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Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other debt
CFPB collection forwarding receipt
Forwarded record DC-LEWIS-MCDONNELL-AS Lewis, McDonnell & Associates
153 DC complaints · rank #476/656 · 64.7% timely
- DC 153
- RANK #476/656
- TIMELY 64.7%
- RELIEF 0%
- DISPUTE n/a
- STATES 29
- ISSUE Attempts to collect debt no…
- RESP Closed with explanation
- PHOTO Worldwide Processing Group,…
Volume peers
Photo peer: Worldwide Processing Group, LLC (153)
Lewis, McDonnell & Associates's 153 debt-collection complaints sit next to Worldwide Processing Group, LLC (153) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for Lewis, McDonnell →
Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown
Top Complaint Issues
Company Responses
Complaints by Year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 41 |
| 2022 | 41 |
| 2023 | 55 |
| 2024 | 15 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Complaints by State (Top 15)
What the CFPB Record Shows for Lewis, McDonnell & Associates
PlainCredit places Lewis, McDonnell & Associates at #476 of 656 debt collectors by CFPB debt-collection complaint volume (28th percentile), matching the Collectors directory ranking. 153 debt-collection complaints against Lewis, McDonnell & Associates appear in the CFPB record - 81.8% of the 187 complaints filed about this entity. The 29 states and territories represented make this a multi-state operation by complaint volume. The most common debt type behind these complaints is "Other debt," which is the category consumers most often describe when they file a CFPB report about this collector. The specific issue named most is "Attempts to collect debt not owed," a reasonable starting point for understanding recurring friction with this collector.
64.7% of CFPB-forwarded complaints against this company get a reply inside the Bureau's 15-day window. That trails the 95% benchmark badly - persistently late responses are among the strongest predictors of CFPB supervisory attention toward debt collectors. Of resolved cases, 0% closed with monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer, which is a notably low relief ratio and worth weighing against the disputed-response percentage.
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 Lewis, McDonnell & Associates: 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 (153 here).
Frequently asked questions
How many CFPB debt-collection complaints does Lewis, McDonnell & Associates have?
153 debt-collection complaints name Lewis, McDonnell & Associates in this CFPB extract - corpus rank #476/656.
Does Lewis, McDonnell & Associates respond to CFPB complaints on time?
CFPB complaints against Lewis, McDonnell & Associates show a 64.7% timely-response rate.
What issue do consumers cite most about Lewis, McDonnell & Associates?
Consumers most often name "Attempts to collect debt not owed" when complaining about Lewis, McDonnell & Associates.
How should I read Lewis, McDonnell & Associates'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.
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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.