Joseph P. Doyle
Attorney Joseph P. Doyle
Naperville, IL
Debt ReliefDebt Collection Rights
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Debt collector lawyers and consumer protection attorneys in Groveland, IL
If a collection agency is calling you in Groveland, you have two paths: send a written cease and desist yourself, or bring in a local attorney. Both are below. Every attorney listing links to the public record we sourced it from.
Before you pay an attorney retainer
Want the calls in Groveland 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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Kelli Ellen Gordon
Feldman Wasser
Springfield, IL — 1307 S 7th St, Springfield, IL 62703-2460
Debt Collection
Harrer Law, P.C.
Chicago, IL
Debt Collection DefenseFDCPA
Abby L. Sgro
Law Offices of Abby Sgro
Springfield, IL — One West Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701
Debt CollectionFamily LitigationCriminal Defense
Wells Law – Chicago
Chicago, IL
Debt Collection AbuseFDCPAConsumer Rights
Steven E. Stern
Naperville, IL — 50 S. Main Street, Ste. 200, Naperville, IL 60540
Debt CollectionBusinessForeclosure
ZIP codes in Groveland
Your rights against debt collectors in Groveland, IL
- Groveland is in Tazewell County, Illinois.
- 1 ZIP code serve Groveland; nearby communities include Armington, Deer creek, Delavan.
State law on top of the FDCPA
People in Groveland, 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)). Groveland, 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 Tazewell 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.
Nearby in Tazewell County
- Armington
- Deer creek
- Delavan
- East peoria
- Green valley
- Hopedale
- Mackinaw
- Minier
- Morton
- Pekin
- South pekin
- Sunnyland
Harassed by a debt collector in Groveland?
Under FDCPA §1692c(c), a written cease and desist requires a collector to stop contacting you. Log the calls first — a dated record is what gives the letter weight.