Is Roach & Murtha Attorneys at Law, P.C. on Your Credit Report?
Short answer: Roach & Murtha Attorneys at Law, P.C. (Roach & Murtha Attorneys at Law, P.C.) is a real, legitimate collection law firm based in Farmingdale, NY. It is not a scam — but a legitimate collector can still report a debt that is inaccurate, unverified, past the statute of limitations, or not even yours. You have the right to demand proof before you pay a cent.
Who Is Roach & Murtha Attorneys at Law, P.C.?
Roach & Murtha Attorneys at Law, P.C. is a collection law firm that pursues consumer accounts through legal channels, including demand letters and, in some cases, lawsuits, headquartered in Farmingdale, NY. It is licensed to operate as a debt collection agency in New York City under license number 2025270-DCA, a public record maintained by the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs (predecessor to DCWP).
You may also see this company on your report or in letters as: Roach & Murtha Attorneys at Law, P.C..
What most people don't know about Roach & Murtha Attorneys at Law, P.C.:
Roach & Murtha Attorneys at Law, P.C. holds an active New York City debt-collection license (No. 2025270-DCA) on file with the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs (predecessor to DCWP), listing its address of record in Farmingdale, NY. That license status is a verifiable starting point: if a caller claims to represent Roach & Murtha Attorneys at Law, P.C. but cannot confirm this license or provide written validation of the specific debt, that is a red flag worth documenting before you pay anything.
Why Is Roach & Murtha Attorneys at Law, P.C. on My Credit Report?
Roach & Murtha Attorneys at Law, P.C. typically collects retail and credit card accounts, small-balance judgments. A collection like this usually lands on your report because:
- ✅ An original account (a retail and credit card accounts, for example) went unpaid and was charged off.
- ✅ The account was placed with Roach & Murtha Attorneys at Law, P.C. to collect on behalf of the original creditor.
- ✅ Roach & Murtha Attorneys at Law, P.C. furnished the account to one or more of the three credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion).
Important: a collection account on its own does not prove you owe the debt or that the amount is correct. That's where your rights come in.
Your Rights When Roach & Murtha Attorneys at Law, P.C. Contacts You
Federal law — the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) — gives you powerful tools. Here is the playbook we use at Crowned Credit.
1. Debt Validation (FDCPA §809)
Within 30 days of first contact, send Roach & Murtha Attorneys at Law, P.C. a written debt-validation letter. They must prove the debt is yours, the amount is correct, and they have the legal right to collect. If they can't, they must stop collecting and it should come off your report.
2. Dispute With the Bureaus (FCRA §611)
You can dispute the Roach & Murtha Attorneys at Law, P.C. tradeline directly with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. The bureaus have 30 days to investigate. If the account can't be verified, the law requires it be deleted or corrected.
3. Cease-and-Desist
You can demand in writing that Roach & Murtha Attorneys at Law, P.C. stop contacting you. They can still report and sue, but they must stop calls and letters — useful for stopping harassment while you build your case.
4. Pay-for-Delete (in writing only)
If the debt is valid and yours, you may negotiate to pay in exchange for deletion of the tradeline. Never pay on a verbal promise — get the pay-for-delete agreement in writing first.
5. Statute of Limitations
Every state has a time limit on how long a collector can sue you for a debt. If the debt is "time-barred," Roach & Murtha Attorneys at Law, P.C. can still ask for payment but generally cannot win a lawsuit — and making a payment can dangerously restart the clock.
6. Protection From Harassment
The FDCPA bars Roach & Murtha Attorneys at Law, P.C. from calling at unreasonable hours, threatening you, or lying. Every violation is potential leverage — and may entitle you to damages.
How Crowned Credit Helps With Roach & Murtha Attorneys at Law, P.C.
We don't send cookie-cutter form letters. We investigate the specific account, assert every applicable right, and work it with all three bureaus and the collector directly.
Review & Validate
We pull all three bureau reports, find every error on the Roach & Murtha Attorneys at Law, P.C. entry, and demand full debt validation.
Dispute & Escalate
Hand-packed disputes go to the bureaus and the collector. When they fail to investigate properly, we escalate to the CFPB and, where warranted, attorneys.
Track & Build
We monitor deletions in real time and coach you on rebuilding once inaccurate items are addressed.
See our transparent pricing — no long-term contracts.
Roach & Murtha Attorneys at Law, P.C. — Frequently Asked Questions
Is Roach & Murtha Attorneys at Law, P.C. a scam or a legitimate company?
Roach & Murtha Attorneys at Law, P.C. is a real, registered collection law firm headquartered in Farmingdale, NY. It is a legitimate business — but "legitimate company" does not mean the specific debt it's reporting is accurate, validated, or even yours. Scammers do sometimes impersonate well-known collectors like Roach & Murtha Attorneys at Law, P.C., so always demand written validation before paying anything.
Why is Roach & Murtha Attorneys at Law, P.C. on my credit report?
Roach & Murtha Attorneys at Law, P.C. is a collection law firm that pursues consumer accounts through legal channels, including demand letters and, in some cases, lawsuits, headquartered in Farmingdale, NY. It is licensed to operate as a debt collection agency in New York City under license number 2025270-DCA, a public record maintained by the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs (predecessor to DCWP). It most commonly collects retail and credit card accounts, small-balance judgments. It likely appeared after an original account went unpaid and was placed with them for collection. Roach & Murtha Attorneys at Law, P.C. holds an active New York City debt-collection license (No. 2025270-DCA) on file with the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs (predecessor to DCWP), listing its address of record in Farmingdale, NY. That license status is a verifiable starting point: if a caller claims to represent Roach & Murtha Attorneys at Law, P.C. but cannot confirm this license or provide written validation of the specific debt, that is a red flag worth documenting before you pay anything.
Can Roach & Murtha Attorneys at Law, P.C. be removed from my credit report?
Yes — inaccurate, unverifiable, or improperly reported Roach & Murtha Attorneys at Law, P.C. collection accounts can be removed. Under the FCRA, the credit bureaus must investigate your dispute, and if Roach & Murtha Attorneys at Law, P.C. cannot verify the debt, it must come off your report. Crowned Credit reviews the account for errors, demands debt validation, and disputes it with all three bureaus.
Should I pay Roach & Murtha Attorneys at Law, P.C. or dispute it first?
Do not pay before you validate. Once you confirm a collection is yours, accurate, and within the statute of limitations, you may consider a pay-for-delete agreement in writing. But paying an unverified or time-barred debt can restart the clock and lock in a negative entry. Get a free assessment before you send any money to Roach & Murtha Attorneys at Law, P.C..
How long can Roach & Murtha Attorneys at Law, P.C. report this debt?
Most negative collection accounts can remain on your credit report for up to seven years from the original delinquency date — not from when Roach & Murtha Attorneys at Law, P.C. acquired or began collecting it. If the account is being "re-aged" to look newer, that is a reporting violation you can dispute.
Will Roach & Murtha Attorneys at Law, P.C. sue me?
Some collectors and debt buyers do file lawsuits, especially before the statute of limitations expires. If you are served, do not ignore it. Validate the debt, check whether it is time-barred in your state, and get help. Because this type of entity is more likely to litigate, acting early matters.
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