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Consumer protection attorneys in Hillsborough County, FL
19 cities and 47 ZIP codes in Hillsborough County. 1 attorney listing here so far.
Before you pay an attorney retainer
Want the calls in Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough County
- Tampa(1)
- Apollo beach
- Brandon
- Carrollwood
- Dover
- Gibsonton
- Lithia
- Lutz
- Odessa
- Plant city
- Riverview
- Ruskin
- Seffner
- Sun city center
- Thonotosassa
- Valrico
- Wimauma
- Zcta 335hh
- Zcta 336hh
Your rights against debt collectors in Hillsborough County, FL
- Hillsborough County covers 19 cities and towns and 47 ZIP codes, including Tampa, Apollo beach, Brandon.
State law on top of the FDCPA
People in Hillsborough County, FL are protected by the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and by Florida's own Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (Fla. Stat. § 559.55 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)). Hillsborough County, FL is on Eastern (Central in the western Panhandle) time — note the exact time of every early or late call. Log calls for free.
Small claims court
Florida small claims courts commonly hear cases up to about $8,000. FDCPA claims can also be filed in federal court, where the law lets you recover attorney's fees. Your local court is the Hillsborough County court. Limits change, so confirm with the court clerk before filing.
Where to complain
File with the CFPB and the Florida 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
- Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (Fla. Stat. § 559.55 et seq.) — look up the official text
- Florida 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 Hillsborough 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.