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 11 reviews | Consumer Protection

Posted by Mark | October 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Consumer Protection

You Need Mercy and Relief, Kristi is there for you

If you are reading this, you are likely under crippling financial stress and need help. If you call Kristi, she will get you back to normal. She has a record of beating back unscrupulous creditors and knows consumer law and procedure better than any attorney with whom I've ever consulted. She is a ki...nd person and a skilled lawyer who will understand your predicament and find the solution to make you whole once again. Don't hesitate, call her now, do it for yourself and your loved ones, you are a human being deserving of a normal life! The initial consultation alone will provide the relief of knowing there are options that will set you free.

Posted by anonymous | July 01, 2022 | Consumer Protection

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 Andrea | June 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Consumer Protection

Kristi C. Kelly: Knowledgeable, Honest, Effective, and Kind

When I saw a number of false identities, addresses, and accounts on my credit report, I tried everything within my power to remove them, but my efforts were to no avail. The timing couldn’t have been worse, because I was in the process of buying a new home and the fraudulent activity was tanking my c...redit score. Fortunately, I found Kristi Kelly, Esq. and her talented team at Kelly & Guzzo PLC. They were knowledgeable, honest, and effective. When I was anxious; they were calm and steadily working on my case. Ms. Kelly even called me herself when I was particularly worried. She told me a story that got me laughing and envisioning a positive outcome. I’m happy to report that Ms. Kelly and her team helped remove all of the identity fraud activity on my credit report and they secured an excellent settlement for me. I’m truly grateful for finding Ms. Kelly and her gifted team of consumer lawyers. They stepped in and helped when I was at a complete for loss for what to do next.

Posted by George | January 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Consumer Protection

Exemplary service

Attorney Kelly is a dedicated, knowledgeable compassionate fighter and champion for the rights of those like me seeking redress from lenders who apply excessive fees and interest rates to their loans. In my case, I incurred a loan from a jeweler-pawn broker on my ring and the jeweler charged a burden...some and excessive rate of interest. Attorney Kelly was able to secure resolution of my case in a professional and expedient manner whereby I regained possession of my ring. While she acknowledged not having done a pawn broker case before, she handled it like a pro. I would highly recommend her for any professional consumer debt legal services you might need.

Posted by Stephanie | October 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Consumer Protection

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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