Consumer protection attorneys in Contra Costa County, CA
28 cities and 35 ZIP codes in Contra Costa County. No attorney listings here yet — we only publish listings we can source from public bar records.
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Want the calls in Contra Costa County to stop? Start with a written letter.
Under the federal FDCPA (15 U.S.C. § 1692c(c)), once a debt collector receives your written request to stop contacting you, it must generally stop, with limited exceptions. You can send that request yourself, without a lawyer. We help you write it in a few minutes.
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Cities in Contra Costa County
- Concord
- Richmond
- Antioch
- Brentwood
- Danville
- Oakley
- Alamo
- Bethel island
- Black hawk
- Byron
- Clayton
- Crockett
- El cerrito
- El sobrante
- Hercules
- Lafayette
- Moraga
- Orinda
- Pacheco
- Pinole
- Pleasant hill
- Port costa
- Rodeo
- San pablo
- San ramon
- Shore acres
- Walnut creek
- Zcta 948hh
Your rights against debt collectors in Contra Costa County, CA
- Contra Costa County covers 28 cities and towns and 35 ZIP codes, including Concord, Richmond, Antioch.
State law on top of the FDCPA
People in Contra Costa County, CA are protected by the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and by California's own Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (Cal. Civ. Code § 1788 et seq.). State laws can cover original creditors too, not just collection agencies.
Legal calling hours here
Collectors may not call before 8:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m. your local time (§ 1692c(a)(1)). Contra Costa County, CA is on Pacific time — note the exact time of every early or late call. Log calls for free.
Small claims court
California small claims courts commonly hear cases up to about $12,500. FDCPA claims can also be filed in federal court, where the law lets you recover attorney's fees. Your local court is the Contra Costa County court. Limits change, so confirm with the court clerk before filing.
Where to complain
File with the CFPB and the California Attorney General. See our complaint guide.
Sources you can check
- Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 1692–1692p (Cornell Legal Information Institute)
- Regulation F, 12 C.F.R. Part 1006 (CFPB)
- FTC debt collection FAQs
- Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (Cal. Civ. Code § 1788 et seq.) — look up the official text
- California Attorney General (National Association of Attorneys General)
Last reviewed: by the StopAndDesist editorial team. General information, not legal advice.
Being contacted by a collector in Contra Costa County?
You can require a collector to stop contacting you in writing, today, without hiring an attorney first. Keep a record of every call while you do it.