Kristi Cahoon Kelly

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Kristi Cahoon Kelly

also known as Kristi Kelly

5.0
36 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

Credit repair Lawyer at Fairfax, VA
Practice Areas: Credit Repair, Consumer Protection, Class Action

3925 Chain Bridge Rd, Suite 202, Fairfax, VA

About Kristi

Biography

Reputable consumer law attorney focused on advocating for individuals in state & federal courts.

Ms. Kelly has successfully litigated several class action suits as an advocate of consumer rights.

Experienced credit repair attorney focused on advocating for individuals in state & federal court.

Experienced consumer protection attorney focused on advocating for individuals.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Credit Repair 55%

20 years

55%
Consumer Protection 30%

20 years

30%
Class Action 15%

17 years

15%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2018 2014
Gold Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 12 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2014

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 19 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2007

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 19 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Kelly | Guzzo, PLC

3925 Chain Bridge Rd, Suite 202, Fairfax, VA, 22030

kellyguzzo.com

Kristi Cahoon Kelly's Reviews

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Posted by Ryan | August 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Five Stars is not enough.

If Dwight Eisenhower, Douglas MacArthur, and Omar Bradley were all five star generals, then Kristi Kelly is a six star attorney. My parents sold their home five years ago, and their lender's clerical error led to a title issue that tanked their credit score. As they tried to resolve the issue the...mselves in the weeks following closing, the lender was bought by another company. The resulting transition issues meant that seemingly no one at the new company had info on my parents' dilemma or was empowered to correct it. We hired an attorney to resolve the issue. The attorney made an honest attempt to, calling several people at the new lender and sending letters. However, she made no progress. Four years went by, and the buyer's title insurance agent eventually sued my parents. At this point, I suggested we switch to Ms. Kelly given her credit reporting expertise. Ms. Kelly had a direct relationship with the lender's counsel. She picked up the phone, made one or two calls, and made the problems disappear. All my parents had to do was sign a settlement agreement and it was done: now their credit is restored, and they can finally obtain a mortgage for their dream retirement home. I strongly recommend Ms. Kelly. She was responsive, communicative, and obviously highly effective.

Posted by Sandy | June 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Absolutely Wonderful Lawyer

Kristi and her team were excellent in getting my student loan debt collection overturned. They were thoughtful, a pleasure to work with, skilled, and they fought on my behalf to win the case. They are a top notched law firm.

Posted by James | May 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Exceeded my expectations

I contacted Kristi Kelly when I was denied housing because of false information in my credit file. She and her team resolved my case to my satisfaction and with a result that far exceeded my expectations. I was impressed by her firm's professionalism and responsiveness when I had questions or concer...ns about my case.

Posted by anonymous | April 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Experienced consumer attorney respected by opposing counsel

Kristi Kelly agreed to take my consumer credit reporting case which was dragging on for many months and looked to be headed for trial. Within a week of attaching her name to the case, the parties had agreed to a settlement. She was known to opposing counsel and the judge and respected by them, and ...I think that made all the difference in the negotiations. Highly recommend.

Posted by Mark | January 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Best lawyer around. Helped with preditory loans I had.

Kristi and company helped me with numerous predatory loans etc that I had. When my wife became disabled and couldn't work, to survive we borrowed from some internet loan companies that were extremely high interest etc. These companies operated illegally in Virginia and Kristi helped me get rid of the...se loans and straighten out my credit etc. Basically Kristi gave me back financial stability and took an unbelievable amount of stress out of my life. She is so easy to talk to and compassionate but goes after these companies and gets results! I'm so blessed to have found Kristi to help me out. She's the best and I highly recommend her and her law firm.

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Kristi Cahoon Kelly's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Kristi
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Elizabeth Hanes

Consumer protection lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Kristi is a compassionate and experienced lawyer. She is well respected by attorneys working with her and against her."

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Leonard Bennett

Class action lawyer

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Andrew Guzzo

Class action lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Capital Region's Premier Lawyers, The Wall Street Journal

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Leaders in the Law, Virginia Lawyers Weekly

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Young Lawyers, Virginia's Legal Elite

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Partner, Kelly Guzzo, PLC

2010 - 2014

Shareholder, Surovell Isaacs Petersen & Levy, PLC

2006 - 2010

Attorney, Legal Services Of Northern Virginia

Associations

2018 - Present

Legal Aid Justice Center

Board of Directors

2018 - Present

National Consumer Law Center

Partners Council

2018 - Present

National Association of Consumer Advocates

Board of Directors

2013 - Present

Virginia Poverty Law Center

Board of Directors

2015 - 2018

National Association of Consumer Advocates

State Chair

2014 - 2018

Legal Aid Justice Center

Advisory Board- Northern Virginia

Sample of Legal Cases

Hundreds to Benefit From Payday Loan Settlement

Judgments Dismissed

Opinion Obtained in US Court of Appeals for The Fourth District

Opinion Granted

Credit Reporting Company to Pay $12M

Judgement Against Credit Reporting Company

Judge Reject Privilege Claim in Foreclosure Case

Opinion Obtained

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Education

2006

University of Richmond, The T. C. Williams School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2015

CLE Marathon Consumer Law

2015

Mortgage Training Conference Credit Reporting and Mortgage Mistakes

2014

Consumer Rights Litigation Conference Credit Reporting and Mortgage Mistakes

2014

Legal Aid Conference Fair Credit Reporting Act

Languages

English

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