Total CFPB complaints
15
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 15 complaints
Pittenger Law Group, LLC. — Debt Collector Complaint Profile
CFPB complaint profile across 3 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.
Complaints by issue type
What consumers report about Pittenger Law Group, LLC.
- Attempts to collect debt not owed
Attempts to collect debt not owed
6 complaints
- Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
3 complaints
- Written notification about debt 2
Written notification about debt
2 complaints
- Taking/threatening an illegal action 2
Taking/threatening an illegal action
2 complaints
- Communication tactics 1
Communication tactics
1 complaints
D
Grade D · 54.9/100 composite
This collector has a poor complaint record with above-average complaints and below-average response rates.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about Pittenger Law Group, LLC.?
Pittenger Law Group, LLC. has accumulated 15 total CFPB complaints across 3 states, with 0 filed in the most recent 12 months against 15 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 "Attempts to collect debt not owed", narrowing to "Debt was result of identity theft", which aligns with FDCPA-regulated conduct and signals the operational area most likely to trigger regulator scrutiny. The company posts a 40% 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 3 states, led by Missouri with 9 and Kansas with 5, which matches a multi-state collection footprint rather than a regional operation. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 54.9/100 places Pittenger Law Group, LLC. 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
0
0.0% of total history
Falling ↓
States active
3
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
40%
Within CFPB SLA window
Consumer disputes
0%
After company response
Reputation grade
D
54.9/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How Pittenger Law Group, LLC. performs on CFPB resolution-quality metrics versus a fleet average benchmark drawn from the full debt-collection vertical.
Timely response within SLA 40.0%
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 5.4%
Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.
How does Pittenger Law Group, LLC. compare to its peers?
Pittenger Law Group, L… 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)
2014-01 2025-01
Top Consumer Issues
Attempts to collect debt not owed6 (%)
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action3 (%)
Written notification about debt2 (%)
Taking/threatening an illegal action2 (%)
Communication tactics1 (%)
Most common issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
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 result of identity theft | 2 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Sued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit | 2 |
| Written notification about debt | Didn't receive enough information to verify debt | 2 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt was paid | 2 |
| Taking/threatening an illegal action | Threatened to sue on too old debt | 1 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt was already discharged in bankruptcy and is no longer owed | 1 |
| Taking/threatening an illegal action | Seized/Attempted to seize property | 1 |
| Communication tactics | Frequent or repeated calls | 1 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt is not yours | 1 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Threatened to sue you for very old debt | 1 |
Where do complaints against Pittenger Law Group, LLC. come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against Pittenger Law Group, LLC.. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against Pittenger Law Group, LLC.
Across 3 states with at least one filing
- Missouri
Missouri
9 complaints
- Kansas
Kansas
5 complaints
- Michigan 1
Michigan
1 complaints
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common complaint against Pittenger Law Group, LLC.? ▼
The most common issue consumers report about Pittenger Law Group, LLC. is "Attempts to collect debt not owed", specifically "Debt was result of identity theft". This is based on 15 complaints filed with the CFPB.
Are complaints against Pittenger Law Group, LLC. increasing or decreasing? ▼
Complaints against Pittenger Law Group, LLC. are falling. The company received 0 complaints in the last 12 months, showing improvement over prior periods.
What is Pittenger Law Group, LLC.'s reputation grade? ▼
Pittenger Law Group, LLC. has a reputation grade of D (score: 54.9/100). This collector has a poor complaint record with above-average complaints and below-average response rates.
Does Pittenger Law Group, LLC. respond to consumer complaints? ▼
Pittenger Law Group, LLC. has a 40% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 0% of cases.
In how many states does Pittenger Law Group, LLC. operate? ▼
Pittenger Law Group, LLC. has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 3 states, with the most complaints from Missouri (9 complaints).
What can I do if Pittenger Law Group, 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 Pittenger Law Group, LLC. violates the FDCPA, you may be able to sue for damages up to $1,000 plus attorney fees.
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| Sources | the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database |