Consumer protection attorneys in Kent County, RI
6 cities and 8 ZIP codes in Kent 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 Kent 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 Kent County
Your rights against debt collectors in Kent County, RI
- Kent County covers 6 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes, including Coventry, East greenwich, Greene.
State law on top of the FDCPA
Rhode island relies mainly on the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. § 1692), plus its general consumer-protection law. An attorney can tell you whether a state claim adds to your case.
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)). Kent County, RI is on Eastern time — note the exact time of every early or late call. Log calls for free.
Small claims court
Rhode island small claims courts commonly hear cases up to about $2,500. FDCPA claims can also be filed in federal court, where the law lets you recover attorney's fees. Your local court is the Kent County court. Limits change, so confirm with the court clerk before filing.
Where to complain
File with the CFPB and the Rhode island 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
- Rhode island 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 Kent 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.