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Do I Need a Consumer Protection Attorney? 5 Things to Know

Identity theft fraud, illegal debt collection harassment, credit report errors and background check errors can affect your employment, finances, and living situation. These kinds of problems can be persistent and often won’t resolve without professional intervention. At Consumer Justice Law Firm, our trusted and experienced consumer protection attorneys fight to correct errors, stop abuse, and […]

News June 09, 2025
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Stephanie Stephens Brings Landmark Class Action Lawsuit Against the AAA

Stephanie Stephens takes a stand on behalf of consumers everywhere. Press Release Phoenix, AZ – Stephanie Stephens, represented by the Consumer Justice Law Firm and Klein & Sheridan, has filed a class action lawsuit against the American Arbitration Association (AAA) in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. The lawsuit alleges that […]

News June 06, 2025
A swirl of electric blue light with the words "Data Breach" appears in between two rows of empty desks in an office setting. The Consumer Justice Law firm logo appears in the lower left corner. The image conveys the threat of a data breach and implies that an identity theft lawyer can help with recovery.

Identity Theft Lawyer Intel- What to Do After a Data Breach

Data breaches are more common than ever and they’re not just tech problems anymore- they’re personal. When your personal identifying information gets exposed, it opens the door to serious problems like identity theft, credit report errors, and even fraud that can follow you for years. Whether your data was leaked in a corporate breach, hacked […]

Identity Theft Recovery June 06, 2025
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Harmful Employment Background Check Errors & Social Security

When the System Gets It Wrong – You Pay the Price. You’ve landed an interview. Maybe even received a verbal offer. Then… nothing. Or worse, you’re told something in your background disqualifies you. Only one problem: it’s not even true. Employment background check errors, particularly those involving Social Security numbers, are more common and more […]

Background Check June 03, 2025
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How Employment Discrimination Lawyers Help Make You Unstoppable

Discrimination at work can leave lasting damage professionally, financially, and emotionally. You might be showing up early, delivering results, and still find yourself mistreated or pushed out because of something unrelated to your work, experience, or skill- like your age, race, or disability. If you’re like most people in this situation, you’re left wondering what […]

Employment Discrimination May 30, 2025
A cell phone held by someone in a very dark room shows that a call is incoming. The image conveys the intensity of receiving harassing debt collection phone calls and the sense of foreboding and stress that accompanies them. Working with a debt collector harassment attorney helps alleviate these problems.

6 Criteria for Debt Collector Harassment Attorneys

Having a debt sent to collections is easily one of the most stressful consumer situations most people encounter. From constant phone calls and false claims to straight up abuse and threats, it is a situation that rapidly leads to chronic anxiety and a financial tailspin. To help people know where to get help from a […]

Debt Collection Harassment May 29, 2025
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Yes! You Should Dispute Charges on Billing Statements to Protect Your Credit.

Mistakes in your monthly billing statements are frustrating and potentially overwhelming. But the good news is, there are federal laws designed to protect you, ways to dispute charges, and legal help is just a click away. At Consumer Justice Law Firm, our team of dedicated consumer protection attorneys can help you understand your rights and […]

Credit Reporting Errors May 28, 2025
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Shocking Denials: Top 5 Tenant Background Check Errors

Applying for a rental should be straightforward. But for many tenants, errors in their rental background check make it anything but. The truth is, tenant background check errors impact far more renters than most assume, and they can result in lost housing opportunities, financial hardship, a tarnished reputation, and unnecessary stress.  Landlords and property managers […]

Background Check May 23, 2025
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Should I Hire a Lawyer for Identity Theft? Get the Truth!

Identity theft can flip your life upside down. And when you’ve been hit hard, you’re usually left wondering, “Should I hire a lawyer for identity theft?” Truthfully, the answer isn’t necessarily the same for everyone. Identity theft victims have different levels of comfort, financial and credit savvy, awareness of their rights, and the ability to […]

Identity Theft Recovery May 21, 2025