Kristi Cahoon Kelly

About

Kristi Cahoon Kelly is a distinctly respected purchaser safety lawyer in Fairfax, Virginia, recognised for her know-how in customer regulation and dedication to representing vulnerable purchasers in federal and country courts. Kristi C. Kelly is a distinguished customer safety legal professional based totally in Fairfax, Virginia, with a sturdy dedication to advocating for the rights of the maximum inclined consumers within the area. She represents customers in federal and country courts in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia, focusing on cases regarding credit score reporting mistakes, employment background check mistakes, mortgage servicing issues, and abusive debt series practices. Recognized as a main professional in consumer regulation, Kristi has received numerous accolades for her paintings. In 2014, she changed into venerated as a "Leader within the Law" by using Virginia Lawyers Weekly, a prestigious award that acknowledges lawyers who excel of their subject. Her friends describe her as a fearless endorse who takes on difficult instances that others may additionally avoid, and consistently achieves a hit consequences for her clients. Specializing in consumer protection, Kristi has litigated masses of person and class motion cases towards a whole lot of entities, inclusive of banks, brokers, automobile dealers, on line creditors, debt collectors, credit card groups, credit score bureaus, and foreclosures rescue scammers. She has a tested song document of fulfillment, along with a first-rate 6,000 verdict in her first jury trial, as well as recuperating attorney fees from a foreclosures rescue scammer in 2010. In addition to her prison exercise, Kristi is a sought-after speaker on credit score reporting and loan servicing problems. She frequently provides at meetings and seminars hosted by organizations including the National Consumer Law Center, National Association of Consumer Advocates, and the Virginia Continuing Legal Education application. She also volunteers her time to provide prison help to underserved communities via numerous legal aid agencies. Kristis determination to the criminal profession was identified early in her career when she received the Nina R. Kestin award upon graduating from the University of Richmond T.C. Williams School of Law. She became honored for her terrific contributions to the college, network, and the prison profession. Kristi earned her undergraduate degree with honors from Dickinson College, where she excelled both academically and athletically as a 4-yr varsity football participant. Outside of her felony practice, Kristi resides in Oakton, Virginia, with her husband, Matt, and their three sons, Joey, Charlie, and Tommy.

Legal Issues

Consumer Law
Class Action
Foreclosure Defense
  • Class Actions
  • Credit Reports
  • Background Report Errors

Certificates

No Certifications

Languages
  • English
Accepted Jurisdictions
Maryland Jurdictions
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District of Columbia Jurdictions
District of Columbia
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Virginia Jurdictions
Virginia
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Experience
  • Partner
    Kelly Guzzo, PLC
    2014
  • Partner
    Surovell Isaacs Petersen & Levy, PLC
    2010
  • Housing and Consumer Law
    Legal Services of Northern Virginia
    2007
Education
University of Richmond School of Law Education School Logo
University of Richmond School of Law
J.D. | 2006
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Dickinson College Education School Logo
Dickinson College
B.A. (2003)
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Associations
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Professional Association
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
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Fairfax Bar Association Professional Association
Fairfax Bar Association
has membership
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Northern Virginia Women’s Lawyer Association Professional Association
Northern Virginia Women’s Lawyer Association
has membership
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National Association of Consumer Advocates Professional Association
National Association of Consumer Advocates
has membership
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Virginia Poverty Law Center, has membership Board of Directors Professional Association
Virginia Poverty Law Center, has membership Board of Directors
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Costs
  • Free Consultancy Service
Location

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