Total CFPB complaints
198
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 198 complaints
Kohn Law Firm S.C. — Debt Collector Complaint Profile
CFPB complaint profile across 7 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.
Complaints by issue type
What consumers report about Kohn Law Firm S.C.
- Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
52 complaints
- False statements or representation 17
False statements or representation
17 complaints
- Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 16
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly
16 complaints
- Disclosure verification of debt 13
Disclosure verification of debt
13 complaints
- Written notification about debt 13
Written notification about debt
13 complaints
- Attempts to collect debt not owed 12
Attempts to collect debt not owed
12 complaints
D
Grade D · 53.5/100 composite
This collector has a poor complaint record with above-average complaints and below-average response rates.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about Kohn Law Firm S.C.?
Kohn Law Firm S.C. has accumulated 198 total CFPB complaints across 7 states, with 36 filed in the most recent 12 months against 162 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 18.2% 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 "Took or threatened to take negative or legal action", narrowing to "Threatened to sue you for very old debt", 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 38% 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 7 states, led by Wisconsin with 110 and Illinois with 83, which matches a multi-state collection footprint rather than a regional operation. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 53.5/100 places Kohn Law Firm S.C. in grade band D, a tier reached by blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rates, and issue severity into a single comparable metric.
Complaint Summary
Last 12 months
36
18.2% of total history
Falling ↓
States active
7
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
97%
Within CFPB SLA window
Consumer disputes
38%
After company response
Reputation grade
D
53.5/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How Kohn Law Firm S.C. performs on CFPB resolution-quality metrics versus a fleet average benchmark drawn from the full debt-collection vertical.
Timely response within SLA 97.5%
Vertical avg
CFPB requires companies to respond within 15 days for most complaints; 60 days for credit-reporting.
Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 75.6%
Vertical avg
Lower is better. The percentage of consumers who flagged the company's response as unsatisfactory.
State coverage breadth 12.5%
Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.
How does Kohn Law Firm S.C. compare to its peers?
Kohn Law Firm S.C. 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)
2024-02 2026-03
Top Consumer Issues
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action52 (%)
False statements or representation17 (%)
Disclosure verification of debt13 (%)
Written notification about debt13 (%)
Attempts to collect debt not owed12 (%)
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly16 (%)
Most common issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened to sue you for very old debt
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Threatened to sue you for very old debt | 23 |
| False statements or representation | Attempted to collect wrong amount | 17 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Sued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit | 15 |
| Disclosure verification of debt | Not given enough info to verify debt | 13 |
| Written notification about debt | Didn't receive enough information to verify debt | 13 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt is not yours | 12 |
| Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly | Talked to a third-party about your debt | 9 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged | 7 |
| Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly | Contacted your employer | 7 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Collected or attempted to collect exempt funds | 7 |
Where do complaints against Kohn Law Firm S.C. come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against Kohn Law Firm S.C.. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against Kohn Law Firm S.C.
Across 7 states with at least one filing
- Wisconsin
Wisconsin
110 complaints
- Illinois
Illinois
83 complaints
- Virginia 1
Virginia
1 complaints
- Arizona 1
Arizona
1 complaints
- Colorado 1
Colorado
1 complaints
- Michigan 1
Michigan
1 complaints
- Texas 1
Texas
1 complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common complaint against Kohn Law Firm S.C.? ▼
The most common issue consumers report about Kohn Law Firm S.C. is "Took or threatened to take negative or legal action", specifically "Threatened to sue you for very old debt". This is based on 198 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Are complaints against Kohn Law Firm S.C. increasing or decreasing? ▼
Complaints against Kohn Law Firm S.C. are falling. The company received 36 complaints in the last 12 months, showing improvement over prior periods.
What is Kohn Law Firm S.C.'s reputation grade? ▼
Kohn Law Firm S.C. has a reputation grade of D (score: 53.5/100). This collector has a poor complaint record with above-average complaints and below-average response rates.
Does Kohn Law Firm S.C. respond to consumer complaints? ▼
Kohn Law Firm S.C. has a 97% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 38% of cases.
In how many states does Kohn Law Firm S.C. operate? ▼
Kohn Law Firm S.C. has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 7 states, with the most complaints from Wisconsin (110 complaints).
What can I do if Kohn Law Firm S.C. 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 Kohn Law Firm S.C. 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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