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Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc.

A federal complaint-record lookup, not a rating from us.

Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Medical debt

CFPB collection forwarding receipt

Forwarded record DC-LOCKHART-MORRIS-MO Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc.

1,671 DC complaints · rank #67/656 · 97.8% timely

  • DC 1,671
  • RANK #67/656
  • TIMELY 97.8%
  • RELIEF 0%
  • DISPUTE 16.7%
  • STATES 50
  • ISSUE Attempts to collect debt no…
  • RESP Closed with explanation
  • PHOTO Credit Systems Internationa…

Photo peer: Credit Systems International, Inc. (1,663)

Credit Systems International…1,663Dynamic Recovery Solutions, …1,693Halsted Financial Services, …1,622Lockhart, Morris & Montgomer…1,671
Debt-collection complaint volume neighbourhood (this collector + nearest volume peers)

Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc.'s 1,671 debt-collection complaints sit next to Credit Systems International, Inc. (1,663) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for Lockhart, Morris →

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

I do not know 846
Medical debt 487
Other debt 181
Private student loan debt 77
Credit card debt 26
Payday loan debt 18
Non-federal student loan 10
Telecommunications debt 7
Federal student loan debt 6
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 5
Rental debt 4
Auto debt 3
Medical 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 729
2.Written notification about debt 372
3.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 249
4.False statements or representation 227
5.Incorrect information on your report 227
6.Improper use of your report 139
7.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 92
8.Communication tactics 54
9.Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem 29
10.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 13

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 2,090
In progress 91
Closed 2
Closed with non-monetary relief 1
Consumers who disputed the response 16.7%

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 1
2014 5
2015 2
2016 10
2017 14
2018 8
2019 37
2020 58
2021 91
2022 128
2023 245
2024 471
2025 817
2026 297

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Florida 479
Texas 429
Georgia 229
Michigan 109
Ohio 73
California 66
North Carolina 61
Pennsylvania 59
South Carolina 57
Louisiana 57
Alabama 50
Wisconsin 49
Illinois 48
Tennessee 41
New York 39

What the CFPB Record Shows for Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc.

According to the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database as aggregated by PlainCredit, Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc. ranks #67 of 656 debt collectors by debt-collection complaint volume (90th percentile), using the same dc_complaints sort as the Collectors directory. The CFPB has logged 1,671 debt-collection complaints against Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc., 76.5% of the 2,184 complaints filed against this entity overall. Consumers in 50 states and territories have filed reports, putting this collection operation in nationwide territory by complaint volume. "Medical debt" is the debt type named most often in complaints against this collector, the category consumers reach for most when filing a CFPB report. The specific issue named most is "Attempts to collect debt not owed," a reasonable starting point for understanding recurring friction with this collector.

Within the Bureau's 15-day response window, this company answers 97.8% of forwarded complaints. That clears the industry benchmark, a sign the intake process is functioning on schedule. 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. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 16.7% 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 Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc.: 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many CFPB debt-collection complaints does Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc. have?

The CFPB extract lists 1,671 debt-collection complaints against Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc. (#67 of 656 collectors by volume).

Does Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc. respond to CFPB complaints on time?

The timely-response rate for Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc. in this extract is 97.8%.

What issue do consumers cite most about Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc.?

Consumers most often name "Attempts to collect debt not owed" when complaining about Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc..

How should I read Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc.'s CFPB complaint record?

These figures summarize what consumers filed with the CFPB about Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc.. 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.