Consumer protection attorneys in Berrien County, MI
22 cities and 22 ZIP codes in Berrien 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 Berrien 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 Berrien County
- Baroda
- Benton harbor
- Berrien center
- Berrien springs
- Bridgman
- Buchanan
- Coloma
- Eau claire
- Galien
- Grand beach
- Harbert
- Lakeside
- New troy
- Niles
- Saint joseph
- Sawyer
- Sodus
- Stevensville
- Three oaks
- Union pier
- Watervliet
- Zcta 491hh
Your rights against debt collectors in Berrien County, MI
- Berrien County covers 22 cities and towns and 22 ZIP codes, including Baroda, Benton harbor, Berrien center.
State law on top of the FDCPA
People in Berrien County, MI are protected by the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and by Michigan's own Michigan Regulation of Collection Practices Act (MCL 445.251 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)). Berrien County, MI is on Eastern (Central in four western Upper Peninsula counties) time — note the exact time of every early or late call. Log calls for free.
Small claims court
Michigan small claims courts commonly hear cases up to about $7,000. FDCPA claims can also be filed in federal court, where the law lets you recover attorney's fees. Your local court is the Berrien County court. Limits change, so confirm with the court clerk before filing.
Where to complain
File with the CFPB and the Michigan 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
- Michigan Regulation of Collection Practices Act (MCL 445.251 et seq.) — look up the official text
- Michigan 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 Berrien 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.