Jim Turner
Debt Relief Law Center
Orlando, FL
23 cities and 43 ZIP codes in Orange County. 1 attorney listing here so far.
Before you pay an attorney retainer
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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Debt Relief Law Center
Orlando, FL
People in Orange 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.
Collectors may not call before 8:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m. your local time (§ 1692c(a)(1)). Orange 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.
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 Orange County court. Limits change, so confirm with the court clerk before filing.
File with the CFPB and the Florida Attorney General. See our complaint guide.
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Last reviewed: by the StopAndDesist editorial team. General information, not legal advice.
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.