Total CFPB complaints
11
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 11 complaints
LAW OFFICE OF JOHN E. LINDNER P.A. — Debt Collector Complaint Profile
CFPB complaint profile across 2 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.
Complaints by issue type
What consumers report about LAW OFFICE OF JOHN E. LINDNER P.A.
- Attempts to collect debt not owed
Attempts to collect debt not owed
3 complaints
- Communication tactics
Communication tactics
3 complaints
- Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
2 complaints
- False statements or representation
False statements or representation
2 complaints
- Written notification about debt 1
Written notification about debt
1 complaints
D
Grade D · 59.1/100 composite
This collector has a poor complaint record with above-average complaints and below-average response rates.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about LAW OFFICE OF JOHN E. LINDNER P.A.?
LAW OFFICE OF JOHN E. LINDNER P.A. has accumulated 11 total CFPB complaints across 2 states, with 1 filed in the most recent 12 months against 10 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 9.1% 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 "Debt was paid", which aligns with FDCPA-regulated conduct and signals the operational area most likely to trigger regulator scrutiny. The company posts a 82% timely-response rate against a 50% 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 2 states, led by Maryland with 10 and District of Columbia with 1, which matches a multi-state collection footprint rather than a regional operation. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 59.1/100 places LAW OFFICE OF JOHN E. LINDNER P.A. 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
1
9.1% of total history
Stable →
States active
2
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
82%
Within CFPB SLA window
Consumer disputes
50%
After company response
Reputation grade
D
59.1/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How LAW OFFICE OF JOHN E. LINDNER P.A. performs on CFPB resolution-quality metrics versus a fleet average benchmark drawn from the full debt-collection vertical.
Timely response within SLA 81.8%
Vertical avg
CFPB requires companies to respond within 15 days for most complaints; 60 days for credit-reporting.
Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 100.0%
Vertical avg
Lower is better. The percentage of consumers who flagged the company's response as unsatisfactory.
State coverage breadth 3.6%
Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.
How does LAW OFFICE OF JOHN E. LINDNER P.A. compare to its peers?
LAW OFFICE OF JOHN E. … 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)
2016-12 2025-08
Top Consumer Issues
Attempts to collect debt not owed3 (%)
Communication tactics3 (%)
Written notification about debt1 (%)
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action2 (%)
False statements or representation2 (%)
Most common issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt was paid | 2 |
| Communication tactics | Threatened to take legal action | 2 |
| Written notification about debt | Didn't receive enough information to verify debt | 1 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged | 1 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt is not yours | 1 |
| False statements or representation | Impersonated attorney, law enforcement, or government official | 1 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Sued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit | 1 |
| Communication tactics | You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying | 1 |
| False statements or representation | Attempted to collect wrong amount | 1 |
Where do complaints against LAW OFFICE OF JOHN E. LINDNER P.A. come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against LAW OFFICE OF JOHN E. LINDNER P.A.. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against LAW OFFICE OF JOHN E. LINDNER P.A.
Across 2 states with at least one filing
- Maryland
Maryland
10 complaints
- District of Columbia 1
District of Columbia
1 complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common complaint against LAW OFFICE OF JOHN E. LINDNER P.A.? ▼
The most common issue consumers report about LAW OFFICE OF JOHN E. LINDNER P.A. is "Attempts to collect debt not owed", specifically "Debt was paid". This is based on 11 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Are complaints against LAW OFFICE OF JOHN E. LINDNER P.A. increasing or decreasing? ▼
Complaints against LAW OFFICE OF JOHN E. LINDNER P.A. have been stable. The company received 1 complaints in the last 12 months.
What is LAW OFFICE OF JOHN E. LINDNER P.A.'s reputation grade? ▼
LAW OFFICE OF JOHN E. LINDNER P.A. has a reputation grade of D (score: 59.1/100). This collector has a poor complaint record with above-average complaints and below-average response rates.
Does LAW OFFICE OF JOHN E. LINDNER P.A. respond to consumer complaints? ▼
LAW OFFICE OF JOHN E. LINDNER P.A. has a 82% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 50% of cases.
In how many states does LAW OFFICE OF JOHN E. LINDNER P.A. operate? ▼
LAW OFFICE OF JOHN E. LINDNER P.A. has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 2 states, with the most complaints from Maryland (10 complaints).
What can I do if LAW OFFICE OF JOHN E. LINDNER P.A. 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 LAW OFFICE OF JOHN E. LINDNER P.A. 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 |