CFPB Consumer Complaint Profile

Relin, Goldstein & Crane, LLP

Consumers have filed complaints with the CFPB against this company, a record that maps out how disputes over credit, billing and collections tend to unfold.

Data updated 2026-08-14

32
Total complaints
Mid-range
2
Last 12 months
96.9%
Timely response
Below median
2
States affected

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The verdict

Among 3,843 financial companies tracked by CFPB complaint volume, Relin, Goldstein & Crane, LLP sits at #2270. Its on-time response record is at the 39th percentile among companies with 100+ complaints.

Debt collection
most-complained product
NY
state with the most complaints

Raw complaint volume, not a rate: larger institutions naturally draw more CFPB complaints because they serve more customers, and a complaint is a consumer-filed record, not a proven finding of wrongdoing.

F
PlainCredit Trust Score
31/100
Relin, Goldstein & Crane, LLP · 3 of 3 dimensions reported

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.

Timely Response C+ 96.9%
Share of complaints answered within the CFPB response window
Dispute Rate F 33.3%
Share of responses the consumer disputed (lower is better)
Relief Rate F 0.0%
Share of complaints closed with monetary or non-monetary relief

Relin, Goldstein & Crane, LLP vs. all companies by on-time response rate

Every company with 100+ CFPB complaints on file (1,335 total)

96.9% Around the middle higher than 39% 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

Reading this profile

Complaints by Product

Debt collection - Credit card debt 18
Debt collection - Auto debt 6
Debt collection - I do not know 3
Debt collection - Credit card 2
Debt collection - Medical 1
Vehicle loan or lease - Loan 1
Debt collection - Other debt 1

Top Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 13
2.False statements or representation 5
3.Communication tactics 4
4.Written notification about debt 3
5.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 3
6.Disclosure verification of debt 1
7.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 1
8.Problems at the end of the loan or lease 1
9.Taking/threatening an illegal action 1

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2014 2
2016 1
2017 1
2018 3
2019 5
2021 10
2022 2
2023 5
2025 3

Complaints by State (Top 15)

New York 30
Florida 2

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 32

What the CFPB Complaint Record Shows for Relin, Goldstein & Crane, LLP

The CFPB Consumer Complaint Database shows a geographically concentrated complaint footprint for Relin, Goldstein & Crane, LLP, with consumers across the country filing against it. "Debt collection" tops the product-level breakdown by a clear margin, marking it as the area of greatest consumer friction. The specific issue named most within that category is "Attempts to collect debt not owed," a reasonable starting point for understanding recurring friction.

Within the Bureau's 15-day response window, the timely-response measure shows how often forwarded complaints get a reply. This company's rate clears the industry benchmark, pointing to intake and escalation processes that are working as intended. A formal dispute means the consumer contested the company's response after a case was resolved, a rough measure of how often the first resolution missed the mark. Relief means the case closed with monetary or non-monetary help for the consumer. Both rates sit in the score card above.

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.

Nationwide companies with similar complaint volume or dispute rates

Two CFPB peer sets for Relin, Goldstein & Crane, LLP: nearest financial companies by total complaint volume and by the share of complaints consumers mark as disputed. These are cross-firm neighborhoods, not the product-category list below.

Similar dispute rates

Nearest companies by share of complaints marked disputed (33.3% here).

Also handles Debt collection

Other companies with the same primary CFPB product category on file.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many CFPB complaints does Relin, Goldstein & Crane, LLP have?

Relin, Goldstein & Crane, LLP has 32 total consumer complaints filed with the CFPB, with 2 filed in the last 12 months.

Does Relin, Goldstein & Crane, LLP respond to complaints on time?

Relin, Goldstein & Crane, LLP's CFPB timely-response rate is 96.9%. That is a strong response record by CFPB standards.

What product generates the most complaints for Relin, Goldstein & Crane, LLP?

The most complained-about product for Relin, Goldstein & Crane, LLP is "Debt collection." You can view the full product breakdown on this page.

What is the most common complaint issue with Relin, Goldstein & Crane, LLP?

Consumers most often cite "Attempts to collect debt not owed" when complaining about Relin, Goldstein & Crane, LLP; the full issue list with counts is above.

How do I file a complaint against Relin, Goldstein & Crane, LLP?

You can file a complaint against Relin, Goldstein & Crane, 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 Relin, Goldstein & Crane, LLP?

Consumers in 2 states and territories have filed complaints about Relin, Goldstein & Crane, LLP with the CFPB. This count includes the 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico, and smaller CFPB-tracked jurisdictions such as Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and military postal codes (APO/FPO), which is why it can exceed the 52 states and territories that have a dedicated state page on this site.

Relin, Goldstein & Crane, LLP's complaint figures come from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database, data through March 2026. See our methodology for details.