This data comes from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database and reflects consumer complaints, not proven violations.

CFPB complaint data Grade D 115 complaints

Shermeta Law Group, PLLC - Debt Collector Complaint Profile

CFPB complaint profile across 6 states, reputation grade D.

Complaints by issue type

What consumers report about Shermeta Law Group, PLLC

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

Data updated July 2026

D

Grade D · 58.1/100 composite

This collector has a poor complaint record with above-average complaints and below-average response rates.

Based on consumer-filed CFPB complaints, not proven violations or a court finding of wrongdoing.

The verdict

A reputation grade of D: Shermeta Law Group, PLLC ranks ahead of 35% of the 5,283 collectors PlainCollector grades - 65% keep a cleaner CFPB record, on 115 all-time complaints and a 100% timely-response rate.

35th pct
reputation rank of 5,283 graded collectors
115
CFPB complaints, all-time
100%
answered inside the CFPB window
11
in the last 12 months (falling)

Grades are relative: every collector is ranked against the others, so an A reflects a cleaner record than peers, not a clean bill of conduct. A complaint is a consumer filing, not a proven violation.

What do CFPB complaints reveal about Shermeta Law Group, PLLC?

Shermeta Law Group, PLLC has accumulated 115 total CFPB complaints across 6 states, with 11 filed in the most recent 12 months against 104 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 9.6% 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 "Attempted to collect wrong amount". The company posts a 100% timely-response rate against a 30% consumer-dispute-after-response rate.

Complaints have been recorded across 6 states, led by Michigan with 91 and Ohio with 20. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 58.1/100 places Shermeta Law Group, PLLC in grade band D.

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Complaint Summary

Total CFPB complaints

115

mid-volume (CCDB)

Last 12 months

11

9.6% of all-time complaints

Falling ↓

States active

6

regional footprint

Timely response rate

100%

excellent band

Consumer disputes

30%

high (vertical avg ~19%)

Reputation grade

D

58.1/100 composite

How does Shermeta Law Group, PLLC's reputation rank nationally?

Reputation score vs. every graded collector

PlainCollector composite reputation score (0–100, higher = cleaner CFPB record)

58 35th percentile higher than 35% of 5,283 graded collectors

0–10: 0 graded collectors (0%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3 graded collectors (0%). Below this entry. 20–30: 29 graded collectors (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 160 graded collectors (3%). Below this entry. 40–50: 583 graded collectors (11%). Below this entry. 50–60: 1,469 graded collectors (28%). This entry sits in this band. 60–70: 1,364 graded collectors (26%). Above this entry. 70–80: 871 graded collectors (16%). Above this entry. 80–90: 660 graded collectors (12%). Above this entry. 90–100: 144 graded collectors (3%). Above this entry. This collector 0 100 every graded collector, bucketed by value

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Source PlainCollector composite of CFPB Consumer Complaint Database · 2013–2026

Response-quality profile

Shermeta Law Group, PLLC versus the debt-collection vertical average.

Timely response within SLA 100.0%
Vertical avg

CFPB requires companies to respond within 15 days for most complaints; 60 days for credit-reporting.

Consumer dispute rate (post-response) 30.0%
Vertical avg

Lower is better. The percentage of consumers who flagged the company's response as unsatisfactory.

State coverage breadth 10.7%

Share of US states + territories with at least one filed complaint against this collector.

How does Shermeta Law Group, PLLC compare to its peers?

How does Shermeta Law Group, PLLC compare? Versus a similar-volume peer and the national average, drawn from 10 collectors with a comparable complaint count
Shermeta Law Group, PL… National average
Complaints (last 12 mo)lower is better
11
10
268
Timely-response ratehigher is better
100%
64%
91%
Consumer-dispute ratelower is better
30%
31%
19%

Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

Complaint Trend (24 months)

2018-05 2021-07

Issue Detail Breakdown

Issue Sub-Issue Complaints
Attempts to collect debt not owed - 27
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action - 21
False statements or representation - 21
Written notification about debt - 15
Communication tactics - 9
Disclosure verification of debt - 7
Taking/threatening an illegal action - 6
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed - 4
Improper contact or sharing of info - 3
Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly - 2

Where do complaints against Shermeta Law Group, PLLC come from?

Shermeta Law Group, PLLC's own per-state count, not a national baseline.

Top states by complaints against Shermeta Law Group, PLLC

Across 6 states with at least one filing

complaints
Source CFPB Consumer Complaint Database

What to do if Shermeta Law Group, PLLC contacts you

A grade of D signals how Shermeta Law Group, PLLC's CFPB record compares to peers, here is how to act on it.

  • Demand written debt validation within 30 days of first contact, collectors must prove the debt is yours. Validation letter
  • Confirm the caller is really Shermeta Law Group, PLLC and not an impostor before paying anything. Verify a collector
  • Know your FDCPA rights, you can stop calls and report harassment. Your rights
  • See how Shermeta Law Group, PLLC ranks against every other collector by complaint record. Browse rankings

Complaint counts and grades reflect the public CFPB record, not a regulator's finding of wrongdoing or legal advice. For your specific situation, consult a licensed attorney.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common complaint against Shermeta Law Group, PLLC? ▼

The most common issue consumers report about Shermeta Law Group, PLLC is "Attempts to collect debt not owed", specifically "Attempted to collect wrong amount". This is based on 115 complaints filed with the CFPB.

Are complaints against Shermeta Law Group, PLLC increasing or decreasing? ▼

Complaints against Shermeta Law Group, PLLC are falling. The company received 11 complaints in the last 12 months, showing improvement over prior periods.

What is Shermeta Law Group, PLLC's reputation grade? ▼

Shermeta Law Group, PLLC has a reputation grade of D (score: 58.1/100), PlainCollector's composite letter grade blending complaint volume, response timeliness, dispute rate, and complaint trend.

Does Shermeta Law Group, PLLC respond to consumer complaints? ▼

Shermeta Law Group, PLLC has a 100% timely response rate to CFPB complaints. Consumers disputed the company's response in 30% of cases.

In how many states does Shermeta Law Group, PLLC operate? ▼

Shermeta Law Group, PLLC has received CFPB complaints from consumers in 6 states, with the most complaints from Michigan (91 complaints).

Data sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCollector Editorial

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