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 11 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2014

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 18 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 george | December 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Simply the Best!!

I knew i found a highly reliable, well respected, and compassionate law firm before i even talked to Kristie. My first initial contact was with her office and speaking with her team. I remember thinking if Kristie is anything like her team then i knew i would be in good hands. Some on here have ...said how compassionate, understanding, and how knowledgeable she is and i can tell you that's exactly what you'll find at Kelly and Crandall law firm. Kristie was so easy to talk to and after talking for a short while it feels more like your talking to a friend whose there to help. I loved the fact of how compassionate and understanding she was to my situation. She explained things out step by step in detail and I learned a lot from her in a short time. The outcome was better than expected and allowed me to see a lot of light at the end of the tunnel. I cant thank them enough for all their help and support. I highly recommend her law firm for anyone in need of their services because they are simply the best.

Posted by anonymous | May 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Credit Repair

Awesome lawyer

Kristi and her team has been a tremendous help with getting my credit report fixed. It was a mess! My sisters' information was mixed with mines which prevented me from purchasing a house. It only took a year to get if fixed and settled with the credit bureaus.

Posted by Micheal Moore | March 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Credit Repair

Mrs. Kristi Kelly is the Woman!! Hands down!!

It all started when on my journey looking for my first home to purchase when I came across a stumbling block! One of the 3 bureaus had placed an incorrect judgement on my credit. I was searching for a place for almost a year and kept running across the same issue, landlords were telling me I had a pr...evious rental judgement on my credit that was conflicting me of further pursuing a home. I finally got fed up of the denials and dug a little deeper. I then went on a attorney search where I found the perfect lawyer! Mrs. Kristi Kelly and the Kelly and Crandall firm. Mrs. Kelly and her team were very friendly,eager, and determined to go to battle in my case for me. Keeping me up to date on everything that was going on and contacting me if anything differed was nothing but a gain of trust built with this law firm. Nit. Expecting the settleled amount I do nothing but thank and applaud her for everything, Now me and my three sons will be able to pursue the home I've always wanted my sons and family to have!! Not to mention Mrs. Kelly got the job done fast. Through this experience with Mrs. Kelly I will always have her and the Kelly&Crandall law firm as my first choice of representation in such matter. They are the most professional proficient Law firm I have ever experienced. Again The Moore family thanks you Mrs. Kristi Kelly YOU ARE THE BEST!!!!

Posted by Mica | May 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Best Lawyers Ever!!

Ms. Kelly is so passionate and such a caring individual. She completely sympathized with my story and took on my case. Not only did she tell me what she was going to do but she followed through with it. I recommend her highly to anyone who is in need of her assistance. It's great to know that there a...re still lawyers in the world with integrity and compassion. Thank you for all that you and your team did for me!!!

Posted by anonymous | January 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Consumer Protection

Kristi is the Best in Credit Repair/Litigation/Class Action

If you ever have the big companies take advantage of your financial misfortunes, the first person you want to call is Kristi C. Kelly. As a result of a divorce, I found myself in a financial quagmire. I ended up borrowing from online payday loans just to get by. My credit went into the doldrums and... the big companies had a field day reporting legitimate as well as inaccurate derogatory data in my credit report. I went online and searched for lawyers who specialized in consumer protection law. They were all enthusiastic about filing for bankruptcy - not holding the big boys accountable. The call I made to Kristi was the best decision I ever made as far as rehabilitating my financial health was concerned. Not only is she a superbly knowledgeable attorney, she has impeccable interpersonal skills. When I first met her in person in her VA office, I felt as through I had met a friend, family member, pastor at a church, etc. This is because you see honesty and integrity when you look at Kristi. She is friendly, respectful, professional, and generally a great attorney to work with. In a realistic society, someone with an atrocious credit report is not someone that you would expect many people to accord respect. Kristi makes you feel respected and important. She makes you feel like you can recover from your financial mess. She does exactly that by ferociously going after the big companies that took advantage of your financial woes to make money and push you deeper into credit problems. She settles cases out of court but she also wins cases in court, if need be. If you are in a situation like that, or you know someone who is, please call Kristi Kelley like yesterday!

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Kristi Cahoon Kelly's Lawyer Endorsements

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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

Young Lawyers, Virginia's Legal Elite

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

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

Mortgage Training Conference Credit Reporting and Mortgage Mistakes

2015

CLE Marathon Consumer Law

2014

Legal Aid Conference Fair Credit Reporting Act

2014

Consumer Rights Litigation Conference Credit Reporting and Mortgage Mistakes

Languages

English

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