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NACDL: Partnering for Justice on Criminal Background Checks

It is not an exaggeration to state that when it comes to navigating life after an encounter with the criminal legal system, consumer justice is criminal justice. For criminal defense lawyers, it may not be immediately apparent, but ensuring justice for criminal defendants also requires truth, accuracy and accountability in the criminal history reports that […]

Background Check October 22, 2025
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Fix Accurint Report Errors for Good. Legal Rights Explained.

Your Accurint report can quietly shape your financial and professional future without you ever seeing it. In fact, most people don’t even know they have an Accurint report until something goes wrong – like being denied a job, housing, or insurance because of a mysterious “background report.”  And Accurint reports, like all background check reports, […]

Background Check October 21, 2025
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Revealed: The Secret to Winning an Experian Lawsuit

An Experian lawsuit isn’t about being litigious, it’s about leveling the playing field. Experian and the other credit bureaus hold massive power over ordinary people’s lives, yet their systems are deeply flawed. When they fail, you pay the price. Imagine finally getting pre-approved for a mortgage, you’ve picked out the house, maybe even walked through […]

Credit Reporting Errors October 20, 2025
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Factual Data Credit Inquiry? Why It’s On Your Credit Report

Never heard of Factual Data or a tri merge credit report? Most people haven’t- until it shows up unexpectedly and leaves them baffled. If you’ve noticed a Factual Data credit inquiry on your credit report, don’t panic. While seeing Factual Data might make you do a double take, it’s usually good news, a step toward […]

Credit Reporting Errors October 17, 2025
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How Long Do Things Stay on Your Credit Report? 5 Negatives

Ever stare at your credit report and feel like it’s holding a grudge? You’re not alone – millions of consumers wonder the same thing: how long do things stay on your credit report?  At Consumer Justice Law Firm, we’ve helped clients who thought their credit history was like that one ex who just won’t stop […]

Credit Reporting Errors October 16, 2025
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Discrimination in the Workplace – Frequently Asked Questions

Nobody should have to swallow unfair treatment just to keep food on the table. The law is on your side, and resources exist to help you fight back. If you’re researching discrimination in the workplace, then clearly something at work feels off. Maybe your boss keeps “joking” about your accent. Maybe you’re getting passed over […]

Employment Discrimination October 15, 2025
One applicant stands out for the wrong reason- errors on a Checkr background check.

Checkr Background Checks: 10 Things You Need to Know Now!

The Checkr background check should be just another step toward employment – not an obstacle. But it doesn’t always work that way. Fear not though! A Checkr background check isn’t a moral judgment or a test of character. It’s simply a verification process that helps employers make confident decisions during the hiring process. The goal […]

Background Check October 14, 2025
A man holds a FRAUD sign, conveying the need for a consumer fraud lawyer.

Top 10 Frauds and Scams a Consumer Fraud Lawyer Helps With

Being alert for consumer frauds and scams is exhausting, and falling victim is brutal. But there are real ways to claw your way out- with the help of a consumer fraud lawyer. Scammers are basically the mosquitoes of modern life: despised, persistent, bringing unwanted things, and always buzzing around looking for their next victim. Only […]

Identity Theft Recovery October 13, 2025
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Fight Expired Bankruptcies Still Listed On A Credit Report

Expired bankruptcies still listed on your credit can make it feel like you’re chained to the past forever. But you’re not. Though it was a long-haul, the clean slate from a bankruptcy helped our client build back her financial health over time. But years later, when her credit report still showed the bankruptcy that should […]

Credit Reporting Errors October 10, 2025