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

CFPB complaint data Grade D 68 complaints

Couch Lambert LLC - Debt Collector Complaint Profile

CFPB complaint profile across 12 states, reputation grade D.

Complaints by issue type

What consumers report about Couch Lambert LLC

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

Data updated July 2026

D

Grade D · 55.1/100 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: Couch Lambert LLC ranks ahead of 25% of the 5,283 collectors PlainCollector grades - 75% keep a cleaner CFPB record, on 68 all-time complaints and a 100% timely-response rate.

25th pct
reputation rank of 5,283 graded collectors
68
CFPB complaints, all-time
100%
answered inside the CFPB window
13
in the last 12 months (stable)

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 Couch Lambert LLC?

Couch Lambert LLC has accumulated 68 total CFPB complaints across 12 states, with 13 filed in the most recent 12 months against 55 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 19.1% of the full complaint history, a stable pattern that indicates a mature dispute profile with predictable monthly volumes.

The dominant consumer grievance logged with the CFPB is "Attempts to collect debt not owed", narrowing to "Didn't receive enough information to verify debt". The company posts a 100% timely-response rate.

Complaints have been recorded across 12 states, led by Louisiana with 16 and Texas with 12. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 55.1/100 places Couch Lambert LLC in grade band D.

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Complaint Summary

Total CFPB complaints

68

low-volume (CCDB)

Last 12 months

13

19.1% of all-time complaints

Stable →

States active

12

regional footprint

Timely response rate

100%

excellent band

Reputation grade

D

55.1/100 composite

How does Couch Lambert LLC's reputation rank nationally?

Reputation score vs. every graded collector

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

55 Bottom 25% higher than 25% 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

Couch Lambert LLC versus the debt-collection vertical average.

Timely response within SLA 100.0%
Vertical avg

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

State coverage breadth 21.4%

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

How does Couch Lambert LLC compare to its peers?

How does Couch Lambert LLC compare? Versus a similar-volume peer and the national average, drawn from 10 collectors with a comparable complaint count
Couch Lambert LLC National average
Complaints (last 12 mo)lower is better
13
8
268
Timely-response ratehigher is better
100%
99%
91%
Consumer-dispute ratelower is better
0%
35%
19%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

Complaint Trend (24 months)

2022-10 2026-03

Issue Detail Breakdown

Issue Sub-Issue Complaints
Attempts to collect debt not owed - 23
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action - 19
Written notification about debt - 16
False statements or representation - 9
Communication tactics - 1

Where do complaints against Couch Lambert LLC come from?

Couch Lambert LLC's own per-state count, not a national baseline.

Top states by complaints against Couch Lambert LLC

Across 12 states with at least one filing

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What to do if Couch Lambert LLC contacts you

A grade of D signals how Couch Lambert LLC'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 Couch Lambert LLC and not an impostor before paying anything. Verify a collector
  • Know your FDCPA rights, you can stop calls and report harassment. Your rights
  • See how Couch Lambert LLC ranks against every other collector by complaint record. Browse rankings

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 Couch Lambert LLC? ▼

The most common issue consumers report about Couch Lambert LLC is "Attempts to collect debt not owed", specifically "Didn't receive enough information to verify debt". This is based on 68 complaints filed with the CFPB.

Are complaints against Couch Lambert LLC increasing or decreasing? ▼

Complaints against Couch Lambert LLC have been stable. The company received 13 complaints in the last 12 months.

What is Couch Lambert LLC's reputation grade? ▼

Couch Lambert LLC has a reputation grade of D (score: 55.1/100), PlainCollector's composite letter grade blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rate, and complaint trend.

Does Couch Lambert LLC respond to consumer complaints? ▼

Couch Lambert LLC has a 100% timely response rate to CFPB complaints.

In how many states does Couch Lambert LLC operate? ▼

Couch Lambert LLC has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 12 states, with the most complaints from Louisiana (16 complaints).

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

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