This data comes from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database and reflects consumer complaints, not proven violations.

CFPB complaint data Grade D 188 complaints

Cawley & Bergmann, LLP - Debt Collector Complaint Profile

CFPB complaint profile across 35 states, reputation grade D.

Complaints by issue type

What consumers report about Cawley & Bergmann, LLP

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

Data updated July 2026

D

Grade D · 57.4/100 composite

This collector has a poor complaint record with above-average complaints and below-average response rates.

Based on consumer-filed CFPB complaints, not proven violations or a court finding of wrongdoing.

The verdict

A reputation grade of D: Cawley & Bergmann, LLP ranks ahead of 33% of the 5,283 collectors PlainCollector grades - 67% keep a cleaner CFPB record, on 188 all-time complaints and a 92% timely-response rate.

33rd pct
reputation rank of 5,283 graded collectors
188
CFPB complaints, all-time
92%
answered inside the CFPB window
27
in the last 12 months (falling)

Grades are relative: every collector is ranked against the others, so an A reflects a cleaner record than peers, not a clean bill of conduct. A complaint is a consumer filing, not a proven violation.

What do CFPB complaints reveal about Cawley & Bergmann, LLP?

Cawley & Bergmann, LLP has accumulated 188 total CFPB complaints across 35 states, with 27 filed in the most recent 12 months against 161 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 14.4% of the full complaint history, a falling pattern that implies either tighter collection practices, portfolio sell-offs, or improved dispute handling.

The dominant consumer grievance logged with the CFPB is "Attempts to collect debt not owed", narrowing to "Debt is not yours". The company posts a 92% timely-response rate against a 15% consumer-dispute-after-response rate.

Complaints have been recorded across 35 states, led by California with 27 and Texas with 17. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 57.4/100 places Cawley & Bergmann, LLP in grade band D.

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Complaint Summary

Total CFPB complaints

188

mid-volume (CCDB)

Last 12 months

27

14.4% of all-time complaints

Falling ↓

States active

35

multi-region footprint

Timely response rate

92%

good band

Consumer disputes

15%

average (vertical avg ~19%)

Reputation grade

D

57.4/100 composite

How does Cawley & Bergmann, LLP's reputation rank nationally?

Reputation score vs. every graded collector

PlainCollector composite reputation score (0–100, higher = cleaner CFPB record)

57 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 5,283 graded collectors

0–10: 0 graded collectors (0%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3 graded collectors (0%). Below this entry. 20–30: 29 graded collectors (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 160 graded collectors (3%). Below this entry. 40–50: 583 graded collectors (11%). Below this entry. 50–60: 1,469 graded collectors (28%). This entry sits in this band. 60–70: 1,364 graded collectors (26%). Above this entry. 70–80: 871 graded collectors (16%). Above this entry. 80–90: 660 graded collectors (12%). Above this entry. 90–100: 144 graded collectors (3%). Above this entry. This collector 0 100 every graded collector, bucketed by value

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Source PlainCollector composite of CFPB Consumer Complaint Database · 2013–2026

Response-quality profile

Cawley & Bergmann, LLP versus the debt-collection vertical average.

Timely response within SLA 91.8%
Vertical avg

CFPB requires companies to respond within 15 days for most complaints; 60 days for credit-reporting.

Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 15.4%
Vertical avg

Lower is better. The percentage of consumers who flagged the company's response as unsatisfactory.

State coverage breadth 62.5%

Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.

How does Cawley & Bergmann, LLP compare to its peers?

How does Cawley & Bergmann, LLP compare? Versus a similar-volume peer and the national average, drawn from 10 collectors with a comparable complaint count
Cawley & Bergmann, LLP National average
Complaints (last 12 mo)lower is better
27
0
268
Timely-response ratehigher is better
92%
94%
91%
Consumer-dispute ratelower is better
15%
25%
19%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

Complaint Trend (24 months)

2024-04 2026-03

Issue Detail Breakdown

Issue Sub-Issue Complaints
Attempts to collect debt not owed - 47
Communication tactics - 44
False statements or representation - 24
Written notification about debt - 22
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action - 20
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed - 15
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly - 5
Improper contact or sharing of info - 4
Disclosure verification of debt - 3
Taking/threatening an illegal action - 3

Where do complaints against Cawley & Bergmann, LLP come from?

Cawley & Bergmann, LLP's own per-state count, not a national baseline.

Top states by complaints against Cawley & Bergmann, LLP

Across 35 states with at least one filing

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What to do if Cawley & Bergmann, LLP contacts you

A grade of D signals how Cawley & Bergmann, LLP's CFPB record compares to peers, here is how to act on it.

  • Demand written debt validation within 30 days of first contact, collectors must prove the debt is yours. Validation letter
  • Confirm the caller is really Cawley & Bergmann, LLP and not an impostor before paying anything. Verify a collector
  • Know your FDCPA rights, you can stop calls and report harassment. Your rights
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Complaint counts and grades reflect the public CFPB record, not a regulator's finding of wrongdoing or legal advice. For your specific situation, consult a licensed attorney.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common complaint against Cawley & Bergmann, LLP? ▼

The most common issue consumers report about Cawley & Bergmann, LLP is "Attempts to collect debt not owed", specifically "Debt is not yours". This is based on 188 complaints filed with the CFPB.

Are complaints against Cawley & Bergmann, LLP increasing or decreasing? ▼

Complaints against Cawley & Bergmann, LLP are falling. The company received 27 complaints in the last 12 months, showing improvement over prior periods.

What is Cawley & Bergmann, LLP's reputation grade? ▼

Cawley & Bergmann, LLP has a reputation grade of D (score: 57.4/100), PlainCollector's composite letter grade blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rate, and complaint trend.

Does Cawley & Bergmann, LLP respond to consumer complaints? ▼

Cawley & Bergmann, LLP has a 92% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 15% of cases.

In how many states does Cawley & Bergmann, LLP operate? ▼

Cawley & Bergmann, LLP has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 35 states, with the most complaints from California (27 complaints).

Data sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCollector Editorial

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