Total CFPB complaints
31
All-time across CCDB intake
This data comes from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database and reflects consumer complaints, not proven violations.
2026 CFPB data Public-data reference. FDCPA reference 31 complaints
Emmett L. Goodman, Jr., LLC — Debt Collector Complaint Profile
CFPB complaint profile across 1 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.
Complaints by issue type
What consumers report about Emmett L. Goodman, Jr., LLC
- Attempts to collect debt not owed
Attempts to collect debt not owed
9 complaints
- Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
8 complaints
- False statements or representation
False statements or representation
5 complaints
- Written notification about debt 3
Written notification about debt
3 complaints
- Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 3
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
3 complaints
B
Grade B · 70.0/100 composite
This collector has a good complaint record with relatively few complaints and responsive customer service.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about Emmett L. Goodman, Jr., LLC?
Emmett L. Goodman, Jr., LLC has accumulated 31 total CFPB complaints across 1 states, with 0 filed in the most recent 12 months against 31 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 0.0% 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 "False statements or representation", narrowing to "Attempted to collect wrong amount", which aligns with FDCPA-regulated conduct and signals the operational area most likely to trigger regulator scrutiny. The company posts a 97% timely-response rate against a 0% consumer-dispute-after-response rate, a pairing that calibrates how well its complaint-resolution workflow holds up once a consumer pushes back.
Complaints have been recorded across 1 states, led by Georgia with 30, which matches a multi-state collection footprint rather than a regional operation. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 70.0/100 places Emmett L. Goodman, Jr., LLC in grade band B, a tier reached by blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rates, and issue severity into a single comparable metric.
Complaint Summary
Last 12 months
0
0.0% of total history
Falling ↓
States active
1
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
97%
Within CFPB SLA window
Consumer disputes
0%
After company response
Reputation grade
B
70.0/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How Emmett L. Goodman, Jr., LLC performs on CFPB resolution-quality metrics versus a fleet average benchmark drawn from the full debt-collection vertical.
Timely response within SLA 96.8%
Vertical avg
CFPB requires companies to respond within 15 days for most complaints; 60 days for credit-reporting.
Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 0.0%
Vertical avg
Lower is better. The percentage of consumers who flagged the company's response as unsatisfactory.
State coverage breadth 1.8%
Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.
How does Emmett L. Goodman, Jr., LLC compare to its peers?
Emmett L. Goodman, Jr.… National average
Complaints (last 12 mo)lower is better
Timely-response ratehigher is better
Consumer-dispute ratelower is better
Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Complaints reflect consumer reports, not proven violations.
Complaint Trend (24 months)
2016-06 2024-03
Top Consumer Issues
False statements or representation5 (%)
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action8 (%)
Attempts to collect debt not owed9 (%)
Written notification about debt3 (%)
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed3 (%)
Most common issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Know Your Rights
If this company is contacting you, you have rights under the FDCPA. They must stop contacting you if you send a written cease-communication request. You can also request written validation of the debt within 30 days.
Issue Detail Breakdown
| Issue | Sub-Issue | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| False statements or representation | Attempted to collect wrong amount | 5 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Threatened to sue you for very old debt | 4 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt is not yours | 4 |
| Written notification about debt | Didn't receive notice of right to dispute | 3 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt was paid | 3 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Seized or attempted to seize your property | 2 |
| Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed | Debt is not mine | 2 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt was result of identity theft | 2 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Sued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit | 2 |
| Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed | Debt was paid | 1 |
Where do complaints against Emmett L. Goodman, Jr., LLC come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against Emmett L. Goodman, Jr., LLC. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against Emmett L. Goodman, Jr., LLC
Across 1 states with at least one filing
- Georgia
Georgia
30 complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common complaint against Emmett L. Goodman, Jr., LLC? ▼
The most common issue consumers report about Emmett L. Goodman, Jr., LLC is "False statements or representation", specifically "Attempted to collect wrong amount". This is based on 31 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Are complaints against Emmett L. Goodman, Jr., LLC increasing or decreasing? ▼
Complaints against Emmett L. Goodman, Jr., LLC are falling. The company received 0 complaints in the last 12 months, showing improvement over prior periods.
What is Emmett L. Goodman, Jr., LLC's reputation grade? ▼
Emmett L. Goodman, Jr., LLC has a reputation grade of B (score: 70.0/100). This collector has a good complaint record with relatively few complaints and responsive customer service.
Does Emmett L. Goodman, Jr., LLC respond to consumer complaints? ▼
Emmett L. Goodman, Jr., LLC has a 97% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 0% of cases.
In how many states does Emmett L. Goodman, Jr., LLC operate? ▼
Emmett L. Goodman, Jr., LLC has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 1 states, with the most complaints from Georgia (30 complaints).
What can I do if Emmett L. Goodman, Jr., LLC is contacting me? ▼
Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), you have the right to request written debt validation within 30 days of first contact. You can also send a cease-communication letter to stop calls. If Emmett L. Goodman, Jr., LLC violates the FDCPA, you may be able to sue for damages up to $1,000 plus attorney fees.
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Data sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCollector Editorial
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