CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile
Cawley & Bergmann, LLP
Behind the 191 CFPB complaints on file for this company is a data trail showing how it typically handles credit, billing and collection disputes.
Data updated 2026-05-15
- 191
- Total complaints
- 25
- Last 12 months
- 92.1%
- Timely response
- 35
- States affected
The verdict
Out of 3,848 financial companies in the CFPB database, Cawley & Bergmann, LLP has accumulated 191 complaints, placing it #967 by volume. Its on-time response rate is 92.1%, trailing the 93% median among companies with 100+ complaints.
- #967
- of 3,848 companies by volume
- 92.1%
- answered on time
- Debt collection
- most-complained product
- 35
- states with complaints
Percent of CFPB complaints answered within the regulator's expected window. Industry benchmark sits at 95%.
Reading this profile
Complaints by Product
Top Issues
Complaints by Year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 33 |
| 2024 | 23 |
| 2025 | 32 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Complaints by State (Top 15)
Company Responses
What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Cawley & Bergmann, LLP
The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 191 complaints against Cawley & Bergmann, LLP overall, with 25 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 35 states and territories, making this a multi-regional complaint footprint. The single largest complaint category is "Debt collection," which consistently leads the product-level breakdown and signals where consumer friction is most acute. Inside that category, "Attempts to collect debt not owed" comes up most often - worth a look for anyone trying to spot the company's recurring pain point.
Within the Bureau's 15-day response window, Cawley & Bergmann, LLP answers 92.1% of forwarded complaints. That is under the 95% benchmark companies are expected to hit, often a precursor to higher dispute rates. Consumers formally disputed the company's response in 15.4% of resolved cases, a signal of how often the initial resolution failed to satisfy the complainant. Among resolved complaints, 0% closed with the consumer receiving monetary or non-monetary relief.
How to read complaint counts
Complaint counts alone do not tell the full story, larger institutions with more customers will naturally generate more complaints in absolute terms. The more informative signals are the direction of the yearly trend shown above, the state-level concentration (which hints at regional servicing issues or regulatory exposure), and the ratio of monetary-relief closures to closed-without-relief outcomes. Taken together, these fields give consumers a reasonable empirical basis for deciding whether to escalate a dispute, and give researchers a starting point for investigating institutional patterns.
Educational data summary, not financial or legal advice. Individual complaint outcomes vary. Consumers should consult a qualified attorney or financial advisor for guidance on a specific dispute.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many CFPB complaints does Cawley & Bergmann, LLP have?
The CFPB has logged 191 complaints against Cawley & Bergmann, LLP to date, of which 25 came in over the last 12 months.
Does Cawley & Bergmann, LLP respond to complaints on time?
Cawley & Bergmann, LLP's CFPB timely-response rate is 92.1%.
What product generates the most complaints for Cawley & Bergmann, LLP?
The most complained-about product for Cawley & Bergmann, LLP is "Debt collection." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.
What is the most common complaint issue with Cawley & Bergmann, LLP?
"Attempts to collect debt not owed" is the single most frequently cited issue in complaints against Cawley & Bergmann, LLP - see all issues and counts above.
How do I file a complaint against Cawley & Bergmann, LLP?
You can file a complaint against Cawley & Bergmann, LLP directly with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. The CFPB will forward your complaint to the company and work to get you a response, typically within 15 days.
In how many states have consumers complained about Cawley & Bergmann, LLP?
Cawley & Bergmann, LLP has drawn CFPB complaints from 35 states and territories. That figure covers the 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico, and smaller CFPB-tracked jurisdictions (Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, military postal codes), so it can run higher than the 52 states/territories with a dedicated page on this site.
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Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database CFPB Consumer Complaint Database Data through March 2026
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.