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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Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by John J | March 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best experience EVER!

I was hitting a brick wall with all 3 credit agencies, spent almost 2 years calling and emailing working to fix error after error. The credit agencies were reckless, and unwilling to fix the damage they kept creating. I went on Google to see if I could find a lawyer to help me, and there are no...t many in our area and those that are have the worst attitudes before you even explain your case. I called attorneys in Maryland, New York, Texas, Arkansas, Seattle, and Los Angeles and almost agreed to be represented by a team half way across the country who didn’t care about me or the case they just wanted to settle for a fast dollar and get the next case. Luckily I found Kristi Kelly and made the call, and my god she “ had me at hello” She is funny, sincere, knowledgeable, professional, and straightforward. The conversation was about 45 minutes and all the stress I had for the last 2 years felt easier to carry, I sent over my documents and she confirmed what I needed to here “ I have a case “ Kristi and her amazing team stayed in contact with me, helping me organize everything. They filed in court and a few months later we’re able to get a settlement agreement that after reviewing everything was better then we had hoped for! I won’t be able to sue these companies again again per the agreement, but if I had to my only team would be “ Kristy Kelly, Casey Nash, Abby Kersh, Olga Marcias, Pat McNichol, Natalie Cahoon “, and many others behind the scenes I didn’t get to personally work with. They are the Dream Team!

Posted by anonymous | November 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Fighter

I want to thank Kristi C. Kelly and the rest of counsel for their hard work and determination. They managed to sort out and expose the unfair treatment being done to me. I was charged thousands of dollars in interest on a mortgage that I did not hold, with continued work and dedication to prove that ...I did nothing wrong. I was facing foreclosure due to all the false accusations. During this Stressful time , Kristi Assured me to stay diligent and positive, and the wonderful Team saved my Home! What a blessing she is! I would recommend Kristi Cahoon Kelly over and over again, time and time again! Thank You!

Posted by anonymous | July 01, 2022 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent Service

This attorney was able to get me a substantial amount of money from a payday lending company that treated me unfair at no cost. Kelly, I will forever be grateful for the service you provided and for it being completed in a timely manner with no hassle.

Posted by Kevin | December 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Kristi Kelly of Kelly Guzzo PLC is Exceptional!

To anyone considering enlisting the legal experts of Kelly Guzzo, PLC, I could not recommend Ms. Kristi C. Kelly and her team more strongly. Just over a year ago, Kristi took on my case to help me negotiate a settlement with a creditor organization. Her insights, approach, successful implementation t...hereof (working within the judicial machinery governing the process of vacating improper judgements, etc.) eventually produced a favorable settlement agreement at a fair and reasonable price for my wife and me. Every step of the way, Kristi Kelly was there to keenly listen to my concerns, effectively express them to the counterparty's legal counsel, and elicit from the other side a win-win outcome that left all parties involved satisfied that the prior dispute had been thoroughly resolved. In closing, the Kelly Guzzo, PLC firm brought a favorable end to a difficult chapter in my life, and enabled a fresh start and a hopeful path forward for my family. May God bless the good people of Kelly Guzzo, PLC - they went above and beyond, and for that my wife and I are forever grateful. Sincerely, Kevin R. Easley

Posted by Stephanie | October 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Quality Service

Noting the dedication and diligence Kelly and her team put forth to see me through to a successful end as result of a former creditor's unlawful practice via my loan agreement according to the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act and Virginia's usury laws, their results were absolutely ...gratifying!!! You answered all of my questions and quickly subsided my concerns with every update you kept me informed. I cannot thank you enough for how you successfully brought an end to that creditor's practice and held them fully accountable for damages. Thank you all for your impeccable care, matchless service, and great diligence throughout this entire process. Words cannot express how grateful I am! The difference you've made for my family is life changing!! If there's anyone needing an attorney to help serve them fair justice, I'd be the first to say you and your team are perfect for the job. I highly recommend your service to anyone! Best wishes and continued success to you all!!!

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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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