Consumer protection attorneys in Prince Georges County, MD
31 cities and 34 ZIP codes in Prince Georges 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 Prince Georges 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 Prince Georges County
- Bowie
- Accokeek
- Adelphi
- Aquasco
- Beltsville
- Bladensburg
- Brandywine
- Brentwood
- Capital heights
- Cheltenham
- Clinton
- College park
- District heights
- Fort washington
- Glenn dale
- Greenbelt
- Hyattsville
- Landover
- Landover hills
- Lanham
- Laurel
- Mitchellville
- Montpelier
- Mount rainier
- Oxon hill
- Riverdale
- Suitland
- Temple hills
- Upper marlboro
- West hyattsville
- Zcta 20762
Your rights against debt collectors in Prince Georges County, MD
- Prince Georges County covers 31 cities and towns and 34 ZIP codes, including Bowie, Accokeek, Adelphi.
State law on top of the FDCPA
People in Prince Georges County, MD are protected by the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and by Maryland's own Maryland Consumer Debt Collection Act (Md. Code, Com. Law § 14-201 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)). Prince Georges County, MD is on Eastern time — note the exact time of every early or late call. Log calls for free.
Small claims court
Maryland small claims courts commonly hear cases up to about $5,000. FDCPA claims can also be filed in federal court, where the law lets you recover attorney's fees. Your local court is the Prince Georges County court. Limits change, so confirm with the court clerk before filing.
Where to complain
File with the CFPB and the Maryland 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
- Maryland Consumer Debt Collection Act (Md. Code, Com. Law § 14-201 et seq.) — look up the official text
- Maryland 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 Prince Georges 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.