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Butler and Associates, PA complaints
Consumers have filed 55 complaints about Butler and Associates, PA since 2016, 8 of them in the last 12 months (-27% on the year before). It answered 0% on time and closed 4% with relief for the customer. The most common problem is took or threatened to take negative or legal action.
Rated once a company has 25+ complaints in 12 months. How it works
- Complaints on record
- 55
- Last 12 months
- 8
- Answered on time
- 0%
- Closed with relief
- 4%
- Last 30 days
- 0
- Rank
- #791 of 1,963
Since July 2016
-27% vs the year before
Industry: 96.5%
Typical debt collector: 24%
Newest: Jul 21, 2026
Most complained-about debt collectors
Butler and Associates, PA complaints by month
The busiest month was August 2019 (3 complaints). Complaints in the last 12 months are down 27% on the year before. Complaints rise with a company's size and with news, so compare trends rather than totals.
How Butler and Associates, PA answered all time
- Closed with monetary relief11.8%
- Closed with non-monetary relief11.8%
- Closed with explanation4480%
- Untimely response916.4%
"Closed with explanation" means the company replied but gave no money back and changed nothing. What each answer means
Top Butler and Associates, PA problems
Inside "Took or threatened to take negative or legal action"
- Sued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit 9
- Seized or attempted to seize your property 3
- Threatened to sue you for very old debt 2
- Collected or attempted to collect exempt funds 2
- Sued you in a state where you do not live or did not sign for the debt 1
- Threatened to arrest you or take you to jail if you do not pay 1
Where Butler and Associates, PA complaints come from
Most complaints: Kansas (40), Missouri (5), Florida (2), Texas (2), Colorado (1).
Butler and Associates, PA compared with other debt collectors
| # | Company | Score | 12 months | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green SquareDebt collection | 10 | 25 | F |
| 2 | EMoneyUSADebt collection | 53 | 25 | C |
| 3 | Mullooly Jeffrey Rooney & FlynnDebt collection | 56 | 25 | C |
| 4 | Credit World ServicesDebt collection | 47 | 25 | D |
| 5 | Keynote ConsultingDebt collection | 10 | 25 | F |
| 6 | Augusta Collection AgencyDebt collection | 10 | 25 | F |
| 7 | Advance Bureau of CollectionsDebt collection | 19 | 25 | F |
| 8 | Butler and Associates, PADebt collection | - | 8 | - |
Compare side by side: Butler and Associates, PA vs Green Square · Butler and Associates, PA vs EMoneyUSA · Butler and Associates, PA vs Mullooly Jeffrey Rooney & Flynn · Butler and Associates, PA vs Credit World Services
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Full log| Received | About | Issue | Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | Debt collection | False statements or representationAttempted to collect wrong amount | No timely reply |
| Jun 28, 2026 | Debt collection | Took or threatened to take negative or legal actionSued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit | No timely reply |
| Jun 14, 2026 | Debt collection | Took or threatened to take negative or legal actionSued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit | No timely reply |
| May 20, 2026 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | No timely reply |
| May 2, 2026 | Debt collection | False statements or representationIndicated you were committing crime by not paying debt | No timely reply |
| Feb 22, 2026 | Debt collection | Communication tacticsYou told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying | No timely reply |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt was paid | No timely reply |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Debt collection | Took or threatened to take negative or legal actionSued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit | No timely reply |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Debt collection | False statements or representationAttempted to collect wrong amount | No timely reply |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Debt collection | Attempts to collect debt not owedDebt is not yours | Explained |
| Jul 17, 2025 | Debt collection | Took or threatened to take negative or legal actionSued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit | Explained |
| Jun 30, 2025 | Debt collection | Communication tacticsUsed obscene, profane, or other abusive language | Explained |
Questions about Butler and Associates, PA
How many complaints does Butler and Associates, PA have?
Butler and Associates, PA has 55 complaints on record since July 2016, including 8 in the last 12 months and 0 in the last 30 days. That makes it number 1,571 of every company by complaints this year.
Does Butler and Associates, PA respond to complaints?
Yes. Butler and Associates, PA answered 0% of its complaints on time (within 15 days) and closed 4% with relief - money back or a fix. The rest were mostly closed with an explanation only.
What do people complain about most with Butler and Associates, PA?
The most common problems are took or threatened to take negative or legal action (18), false statements or representation (13), attempts to collect debt not owed (11).
Is Butler and Associates, PA legit?
Butler and Associates, PA is a real company with a public complaint record: consumers have complained about it 55 times and it answers through the official complaint process. Whether it is right for you depends on the details - see is Butler and Associates, PA legit? for the signals, red flags and how to protect yourself.
Are complaints about Butler and Associates, PA going up or down?
Down. There were 8 complaints in the last 12 months against 11 in the 12 before (-27%). See every month.
How do I file a complaint against Butler and Associates, PA?
Complain to Butler and Associates, PA in writing first and keep a copy. If it isn't fixed, file an official complaint with the federal consumer financial regulator - the company must answer, usually within 15 days. Our step-by-step guide: how to file a complaint against a company. Then share your experience here so others know.
Where do most Butler and Associates, PA complaints come from?
Most come from Kansas (40), Missouri (5), Florida (2). Big states file more complaints, so the map shows complaints per 100,000 people.
Complaint records are public consumer complaints filed with U.S. regulators, checked (newest received Nov 15, 2026). Complaints are consumers' own accounts and are not verified; counts grow with a company's size. How the data works
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