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Shermeta Law Group, PLLC

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

112
Debt Collection Complaints
89.6%
of All Complaints
100%
Timely Response
8.8%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Credit card debt 35
I do not know 19
Credit card 17
Private student loan debt 12
Auto debt 10
Non-federal student loan 4
Other debt 4
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 3
Auto 3
Payday loan debt 1
Federal student loan 1
Federal student loan debt 1
Medical debt 1
Medical 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 26
2.False statements or representation 21
3.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 19
4.Written notification about debt 15
5.Communication tactics 9
6.Disclosure verification of debt 7
7.Taking/threatening an illegal action 6
8.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 4
9.Improper contact or sharing of info 3
10.Struggling to repay your loan 3

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 114
Closed with non-monetary relief 7
Closed with monetary relief 4
Consumers who disputed the response 27.8%
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 (-45 to -70)75-100Maxed (-60 to -100+)100-12030%

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

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 3
2014 8
2015 4
2016 17
2017 9
2018 16
2019 7
2020 2
2021 9
2022 10
2023 3
2024 13
2025 20
2026 4

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Michigan 101
Ohio 20
Indiana 1
California 1
South Carolina 1
Tennessee 1

Other Complaint Types

Student loan — Private student loan 4
Student loan — Non-federal student loan 3
Consumer Loan — Vehicle loan 1
Credit reporting 1
Debt or credit management — Debt settlement 1
Student loan — Federal student loan servicing 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 Shermeta Law Group, PLLC

Shermeta Law Group, PLLC has 112 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB, which represents 89.6% of the 125 total complaints the Bureau has received about this entity. Reports have originated from consumers in 6 states and territories, making this a geographically focused 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. The single most-cited specific issue is "Attempts to collect debt not owed" — a useful starting point for understanding where the friction between this collector and consumers most frequently occurs.

The company's timely response rate is 100%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That figure meets the industry benchmark and indicates an intake process that is functioning on schedule. Of resolved cases, 8.8% 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 27.8% of resolved cases, signalling how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant.

Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), consumers have the right to request written verification of a debt within 30 days of first contact, to dispute debts they believe are incorrect or not theirs, and to demand in writing that a collector cease contact. 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, 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 Shermeta Law Group, PLLC have?

Shermeta Law Group, PLLC has 112 debt collection complaints filed with the CFPB, representing 89.6% of all complaints against this company.

Does Shermeta Law Group, PLLC respond to complaints on time?

Shermeta Law Group, PLLC has a 100% timely response rate. This is considered excellent.

Does Shermeta Law Group, PLLC provide relief to consumers?

8.8% of resolved complaints against Shermeta Law Group, PLLC were closed with some form of consumer relief (monetary or non-monetary).

What type of debt does Shermeta Law Group, PLLC primarily collect?

Shermeta Law Group, PLLC 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 Shermeta Law Group, PLLC?

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 Shermeta Law Group, PLLC active?

Shermeta Law Group, PLLC has received consumer complaints from 6 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.

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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.