At the San Fernando Valley Law Offices of The Leventhal Law Group, I provide personal attention in matters related to debt collectors and debt collection agencies who violate the FDCPA and the Rosenthal Act. I serve clients throughout Los Angeles and Ventura. Including, Woodland Hills, Encino, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Northridge, Santa Clarita, Glendale, Burbank, and Pasadena.

The Leventhal Law Group

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21550 Oxnard Street

3rd Floor

Warner Center Towers

Woodland Hills, CA 91367

Phone: 818-347-5800

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Abusive Language from Debt Collectors is Illegal

California and Federal Law Punishes Debt Collectors That Treat You Improperly

When creditors and/or debt collectors call you regarding a debt, you should be treated respectfully. In fact, federal statutes in the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and California state statutes in the Rosenthal Act state that debt collectors cannot use abusive, profane, and vulgar language when trying to collect a debt.

Cursing, Demeaning Language, Racist Remarks, or Profanity is Not Okay

Although it my be a debt collector’s job to call you and try to get you to pay a debt that they think you owe, their interaction and tone should be respectful and professional. The FDPCA rules say that harassment by debt collectors and abusive tactics are illegal, including the use of:

Profanity (swear words)
Vulgarities
Demeaning statements (such as calling you a “deadbeat” or “loser”)
Racist remarks
Threats

I am a California Lawyer Who Sues Debt Collectors to Get You Money

For every violation of Fair Debt Collection Practice Act, a debt collector may be required to pay a $1000 penalty. In some legal actions, debt collectors have paid thousand of dollars to victims of debt collection abuse due to multiple violations to the same consumer. If your rights under the law have been violated, I can file a lawsuit to get you compensation you deserve. If I take your case, you will not pay any attorney fees up-front as I take cases on contingency - meaning if there is no monetary compensation to you, you pay no attorney fees. To learn more about suing debt collectors via a free consultation, call my Los Angeles area law office at 818-347-5800.

Save Any Abusive Messages or Letters from Debt Collectors

The more proof you have against debt collectors abusive ways can help your case and can drastically increase the amount of money that can be awarded to you. Saving any voicemails that contain improper language or an abusive tone is important. A written record of such calls is also good to keep, and I have provided easy to use forms to write down debt collector interactions.

Schedule a Free, No-Risk Consultation with a Los Angeles Lawyer

Don’t let an abusive debt collector get away with breaking law by swearing or using improper language directed at you when speaking with you on the phone, left for you in voicemail, or on any written letters. You can take legal action by filing a lawsuit to get money from debt collectors that have broken the law. Call today to learn about your rights and options against improper treatment from debt collectors. My Los Angeles law office is conveniently located at the west end of the San Fernando Valley, near the Ventura freeway. To schedule a free consultation about abusive debt collectors email me or call 818-347-5800.