Total CFPB complaints
113
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 113 complaints
Shermeta Law Group, PLLC — Debt Collector Complaint Profile
CFPB complaint profile across 6 states. Updated as new federal complaint data lands in the upstream Consumer Complaint Database.
Complaints by issue type
What consumers report about Shermeta Law Group, PLLC
- Attempts to collect debt not owed
Attempts to collect debt not owed
24 complaints
- False statements or representation
False statements or representation
15 complaints
- Written notification about debt
Written notification about debt
15 complaints
- Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
10 complaints
- Communication tactics 6
Communication tactics
6 complaints
- Disclosure verification of debt 6
Disclosure verification of debt
6 complaints
D
Grade D · 58.1/100 composite
This collector has a poor complaint record with above-average complaints and below-average response rates.
What do CFPB complaints reveal about Shermeta Law Group, PLLC?
Shermeta Law Group, PLLC has accumulated 113 total CFPB complaints across 6 states, with 14 filed in the most recent 12 months against 99 historical complaints before that window. The trailing-12-month volume represents 12.4% 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 "False statements or representation", narrowing to "Attempted to collect wrong amount", which aligns with FDCPA-regulated conduct and signals the operational area most likely to trigger regulator scrutiny. The company posts a 100% timely-response rate against a 30% 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 6 states, led by Michigan with 91 and Ohio with 18, which matches a multi-state collection footprint rather than a regional operation. Normalized against the full CFPB collector database, the reputation score of 58.1/100 places Shermeta Law Group, PLLC 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
14
12.4% of total history
Falling ↓
States active
6
Distinct state filings
Timely response rate
100%
Within CFPB SLA window
Consumer disputes
30%
After company response
Reputation grade
D
58.1/100 composite
Response-quality profile
How Shermeta Law Group, PLLC performs on CFPB resolution-quality metrics versus a fleet average benchmark drawn from the full debt-collection vertical.
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) 60.0%
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?
Shermeta Law Group, PL… 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)
2022-06 2026-02
Top Consumer Issues
False statements or representation15 (%)
Attempts to collect debt not owed24 (%)
Written notification about debt15 (%)
Communication tactics6 (%)
Disclosure verification of debt6 (%)
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action10 (%)
Most common issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
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 |
|---|---|---|
| False statements or representation | Attempted to collect wrong amount | 15 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt is not yours | 11 |
| Written notification about debt | Didn't receive enough information to verify debt | 9 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt was paid | 8 |
| Written notification about debt | Didn't receive notice of right to dispute | 6 |
| Communication tactics | Threatened to take legal action | 6 |
| Disclosure verification of debt | Not given enough info to verify debt | 6 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Threatened to sue you for very old debt | 5 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | Debt was already discharged in bankruptcy and is no longer owed | 5 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | Collected or attempted to collect exempt funds | 5 |
Where do complaints against Shermeta Law Group, PLLC come from?
The states where consumers have filed the most CFPB complaints against Shermeta Law Group, PLLC. Every figure is the company's own complaint count in that state — not a national baseline.
Top states by complaints against Shermeta Law Group, PLLC
Across 6 states with at least one filing
- Michigan
Michigan
91 complaints
- Ohio 18
Ohio
18 complaints
- Indiana 1
Indiana
1 complaints
- California 1
California
1 complaints
- South Carolina 1
South Carolina
1 complaints
- Tennessee 1
Tennessee
1 complaints
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 "False statements or representation", specifically "Attempted to collect wrong amount". This is based on 113 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 14 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). This collector has a poor complaint record with above-average complaints and below-average response rates.
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).
What can I do if Shermeta Law Group, PLLC 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 Shermeta Law Group, PLLC 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 |