Total CFPB complaints
27
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 27 complaints
Federated Law Group — Debt Collector Complaint Profile
CFPB complaint profile across 4 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.
Complaints by issue type
What consumers report about Federated Law Group
- Communication tactics
Communication tactics
5 complaints
- Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
3 complaints
- Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
2 complaints
- Taking/threatening an illegal action
Taking/threatening an illegal action
2 complaints
- Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly
2 complaints
- Improper contact or sharing of info 1
Improper contact or sharing of info
1 complaints
C
Grade C · 63.6/100 composite
This collector has an average complaint record with moderate complaint volumes and typical response rates.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about Federated Law Group?
Federated Law Group has accumulated 27 total CFPB complaints across 4 states, with 0 filed in the most recent 12 months against 27 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 0.0% 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 "Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed", narrowing to "Debt is not mine", which aligns with FDCPA-regulated conduct and signals the operational area most likely to trigger regulator scrutiny. The company posts a 85% timely-response rate against a 12% 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 4 states, led by Florida with 18 and Georgia with 7, which matches a multi-state collection footprint rather than a regional operation. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 63.6/100 places Federated Law Group in grade band C, 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
Stable →
States active
4
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
85%
Within CFPB SLA window
Consumer disputes
12%
After company response
Reputation grade
C
63.6/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How Federated Law Group performs on CFPB resolution-quality metrics versus a fleet average benchmark drawn from the full debt-collection vertical.
Timely response within SLA 85.2%
Vertical avg
CFPB requires companies to respond within 15 days for most complaints; 60 days for credit-reporting.
Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 23.5%
Vertical avg
Lower is better. The percentage of consumers who flagged the company's response as unsatisfactory.
State coverage breadth 7.1%
Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.
How does Federated Law Group compare to its peers?
Federated Law Group 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)
2013-09 2019-06
Top Consumer Issues
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed3 (%)
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action2 (%)
Taking/threatening an illegal action2 (%)
Communication tactics5 (%)
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly2 (%)
Improper contact or sharing of info1 (%)
Disclosure verification of debt1 (%)
Most common issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed | Debt is not mine | 3 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Threatened to sue you for very old debt | 2 |
| Taking/threatening an illegal action | Seized/Attempted to seize property | 2 |
| Communication tactics | Threatened to take legal action | 2 |
| Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly | Contacted your employer | 2 |
| Communication tactics | Frequent or repeated calls | 1 |
| Communication tactics | Called after sent written cease of comm | 1 |
| Improper contact or sharing of info | Contacted employer after asked not to | 1 |
| Communication tactics | You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying | 1 |
| Disclosure verification of debt | Not given enough info to verify debt | 1 |
Where do complaints against Federated Law Group come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against Federated Law Group. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against Federated Law Group
Across 4 states with at least one filing
- Florida
Florida
18 complaints
- Georgia 7
Georgia
7 complaints
- New Jersey 1
New Jersey
1 complaints
- Louisiana 1
Louisiana
1 complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common complaint against Federated Law Group? ▼
The most common issue consumers report about Federated Law Group is "Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed", specifically "Debt is not mine". This is based on 27 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Are complaints against Federated Law Group increasing or decreasing? ▼
Complaints against Federated Law Group have been stable. The company received 0 complaints in the last 12 months.
What is Federated Law Group's reputation grade? ▼
Federated Law Group has a reputation grade of C (score: 63.6/100). This collector has an average complaint record with moderate complaint volumes and typical response rates.
Does Federated Law Group respond to consumer complaints? ▼
Federated Law Group has a 85% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 12% of cases.
In how many states does Federated Law Group operate? ▼
Federated Law Group has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 4 states, with the most complaints from Florida (18 complaints).
What can I do if Federated Law Group 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 Federated Law Group 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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| Sources | the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database |