Who Is Kimball, Tirey & St. John? Why Are They Calling Me?
Most commonly for attempts to collect debt not owed
Contact Kimball, Tirey & St. John
- Address to send a debt validation letter
- Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP 7676 Hazard Center Drive, Suite 900 San Diego, CA 92108
- Phone
- 1-800-338-6039
- Official website
- https://www.kts-law.com
As of 2026-08-07 — verify before mailing anything important, since collectors do change addresses.
Kimball, Tirey & St. John is a California-based law firm that acts as a debt collector on behalf of landlords and property management companies, pursuing unpaid rent, lease-break fees, and eviction-related debts through collection letters and unlawful detainer filings. If the firm is contacting you about a rental debt, send a written validation request in writing, and if you’re facing an eviction filing alongside the collection notice, address both simultaneously.
Has Kimball, Tirey & St. John been the subject of regulatory action?
Yes. In August 2016, California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris announced a $252,000 settlement with privatized military housing contractors Lincoln Military Property Management LP and San Diego Family Housing LLC, along with their eviction law firm, Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP, over the unlawful eviction of 18 servicemembers and their families from military housing in San Diego and Orange counties. The state alleged the evictions violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and California’s Military and Veterans Code, which require a court-appointed attorney before a default judgment can be entered against an absent servicemember, and prohibit false statements in debt collection. The settlement required $200,000 in civil penalties plus $52,000 in debt relief for the affected families. If you’re an active-duty servicemember or military family member facing collection or eviction action, the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act and related servicemember protections may apply to your situation.
Questions & Answers
Is Kimball, Tirey & St. John a legitimate debt collector?
Kimball, Tirey & St. John shows up in the CFPB consumer complaint database, which tracks real complaints filed against real companies — so it is a legitimate, registered entity, not a scam name. That doesn't mean every call claiming to be from them is real; scammers impersonate real collectors. Verify what they're collecting before paying anything — see what to do the first time a collector contacts you.
— US Debt Compass Editorial Team
How do I stop Kimball, Tirey & St. John from calling me?
Under the FDCPA, you can send Kimball, Tirey & St. John a written cease-and-desist letter and they must stop contacting you except to confirm they've received it or to notify you of specific legal action. This doesn't erase the debt — it only stops the calls. See the cease-and-desist letter glossary entry for how to send one.
— US Debt Compass Editorial Team
How do I dispute a debt with Kimball, Tirey & St. John?
Send a written debt validation request to Kimball, Tirey & St. John's dispute address within 30 days of first contact — they must then verify the debt before continuing collection. See the contact details above for the current mailing address.
— US Debt Compass Editorial Team
Is Kimball, Tirey & St. John on my credit report?
If Kimball, Tirey & St. John is collecting on an account, it can appear on your credit report as a collection tradeline, separate from the original creditor's listing. Check your credit report directly to confirm, and see the credit report dispute guide if anything about the listing looks wrong.
— US Debt Compass Editorial Team