CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile
Lawson Hamilton & Associates
Behind the 20 CFPB complaints on file for this company is a data trail showing how it typically handles credit, billing and collection disputes.
Data updated 2026-08-14
- 20
- Total complaints
- Mid-range
- 7
- Last 12 months
- 100%
- Timely response
- Top decile
- 8
- States affected
The verdict
Among 3,843 financial companies tracked by CFPB complaint volume, Lawson Hamilton & Associates sits at #2861, with 20 complaints logged. On-time replies land at 100%, the 86th percentile for the 100+ complaint peer group.
- #2861
- of 3,843 companies by volume
- 100%
- on time (86th pctile)
- Debt collection
- most-complained product
- 8
- states with complaints
Based on this company's own CFPB response record -- timely response, dispute rate, and relief rate, each benchmarked against every tracked company with 10+ complaints. Not a measure of product quality, pricing, or company size.
Lawson Hamilton & Associates vs. all companies by on-time response rate
Every company with 100+ CFPB complaints on file (1,335 total)
100% Top 14% higher than 86% of 1,335 companies
companies with 100+ CFPB complaints, bucketed by value
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Source Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Consumer Complaint Database · 2026-08-14
Percent of CFPB complaints answered within the regulator's expected window. Industry benchmark sits at 95%.
Reading this profile
Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database
Complaints by Product
Top Issues
Complaints by Year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026year in progress | 2 |
Complaints by State (Top 15)
Company Responses
What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Lawson Hamilton & Associates
The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database has logged 20 complaints against Lawson Hamilton & Associates overall, with 7 of those filed in the trailing 12 months. Reports have come from consumers in 8 states and territories, making this a geographically concentrated complaint footprint. No product draws more complaints than "Debt collection," which sits at the top of the product breakdown. 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, Lawson Hamilton & Associates posts a 100% reply rate on forwarded complaints. That figure is at or above the industry benchmark and suggests the company's intake and escalation processes are functioning as designed. Resolved complaints closed with monetary or non-monetary relief for the consumer at a 0% rate.
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, and the ratio of monetary-relief closures to closed-without-relief outcomes. Together, these fields provide context for reading the published CFPB record; they do not establish wrongdoing or resolve an individual dispute.
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 Lawson Hamilton & Associates have?
The CFPB has logged 20 complaints against Lawson Hamilton & Associates to date, of which 7 came in over the last 12 months.
Does Lawson Hamilton & Associates respond to complaints on time?
Lawson Hamilton & Associates's CFPB timely-response rate is 100%. That is a strong response record by CFPB standards.
What product generates the most complaints for Lawson Hamilton & Associates?
Among all products tied to Lawson Hamilton & Associates, "Debt collection" accounts for the largest share of complaints (full breakdown above).
What is the most common complaint issue with Lawson Hamilton & Associates?
Consumers most often cite "Attempts to collect debt not owed" when complaining about Lawson Hamilton & Associates; the full issue list with counts is above.
How do I file a complaint against Lawson Hamilton & Associates?
You can file a complaint against Lawson Hamilton & Associates 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 Lawson Hamilton & Associates?
The CFPB has recorded complaints against Lawson Hamilton & Associates from 8 separate states and territories, including jurisdictions beyond the 52 with a dedicated state page here - Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and APO/FPO military postal codes among them.
Also handles Debt collection
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many CFPB complaints does Lawson Hamilton & Associates have?
The CFPB has logged 20 complaints against Lawson Hamilton & Associates to date, of which 7 came in over the last 12 months.
Does Lawson Hamilton & Associates respond to complaints on time?
Lawson Hamilton & Associates's CFPB timely-response rate is 100%. That is a strong response record by CFPB standards.
What product generates the most complaints for Lawson Hamilton & Associates?
Among all products tied to Lawson Hamilton & Associates, "Debt collection" accounts for the largest share of complaints (full breakdown above).
What is the most common complaint issue with Lawson Hamilton & Associates?
Consumers most often cite "Attempts to collect debt not owed" when complaining about Lawson Hamilton & Associates; the full issue list with counts is above.
How do I file a complaint against Lawson Hamilton & Associates?
You can file a complaint against Lawson Hamilton & Associates 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 Lawson Hamilton & Associates?
The CFPB has recorded complaints against Lawson Hamilton & Associates from 8 separate states and territories, including jurisdictions beyond the 52 with a dedicated state page here - Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and APO/FPO military postal codes among them.