Consumer protection attorneys in Putnam County, IL
7 cities and 7 ZIP codes in Putnam County. No attorney listings here yet — we only publish listings we can source from public bar records.
Before you pay an attorney retainer
Want the calls in Putnam 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 Putnam County
Your rights against debt collectors in Putnam County, IL
- Putnam County covers 7 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes, including Granville, Hennepin, Magnolia.
State law on top of the FDCPA
People in Putnam County, IL are protected by the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and by Illinois's own Illinois Collection Agency Act (225 ILCS 425). 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)). Putnam County, IL is on Central time — note the exact time of every early or late call. Log calls for free.
Small claims court
Illinois small claims courts commonly hear cases up to about $10,000. FDCPA claims can also be filed in federal court, where the law lets you recover attorney's fees. Your local court is the Putnam County court. Limits change, so confirm with the court clerk before filing.
Where to complain
File with the CFPB and the Illinois 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
- Illinois Collection Agency Act (225 ILCS 425) — look up the official text
- Illinois 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 Putnam 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.