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23277 Ventura Blvd.
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(888) 366-4080
(818) 224-7691
Fax: (818) 225-9042
E-Mail Us
Map & Directions
The Law Office of Robert L. Starr helps people throughout Southern California, serving the greater Los Angeles area, including areas of the San Fernando Valley: Woodland Hills, Canoga Park, Chatsworth, Northridge Encino- the Santa Clarita Valley: Valencia, Newhall, Canyon Country - Northern Los Angeles: Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, and the West-side of Los Angleles: Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Culver City and Hollywood.
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FCRA - Credit Reporting Laws
Los Angeles Lawyers Helping Fix Unfair Errors on Your Credit Report
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) addresses issues of abuse in credit reporting, prohibiting the use of derogatory or incorrect information submitted to credit reporting agencies such as Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. These abuses can include false reports of default and late payments. Often, a debt collector will improperly report you to a credit reporting agency to try to get you to cooperate and pay a debt.
At the Law Office of Robert L. Starr, located in Los Angeles County, we’ve been able fix errors on credit reports and file lawsuits against collection agencies and creditors that improperly affected your credit report and caused you financial damage and emotional stress.
Don’t let these false accusations and errors hurt your credit score and keep you from getting the loan you need or the job to which you’ve applied.
Common Credit Report Errors
- Credit reporting agency or creditor mistakes
- Multiple listing of the same debt
- Identify theft
- Confusion as a result of people with similar names or Social Security numbers
- Failure to update debt status after they were discharged by bankruptcy
- Lingering debts not properly removed after winning a collections-related lawsuit
Why Your Credit Report is Important
- Applications for credit, insurance, and rentals
- Employment - hiring, promotion, reassignment or retention
- Court orders, including grand jury subpoenas
- Child support payment determinations
- Account review by banks and other companies
- Law enforcement access - investigations by government agencies
Fixing Credit Report Errors
You are entitled to one free credit report every year, and if you find mistakes on your report you should immediately contact the credit reporting agencies and creditors to resolve the errors. Keep all copies of your correspondence. If they do not take appropriate action, your should seek legal help. Don’t sacrifice your financial future due to a careless error or an unfair situation.
Recovering Damages from a Credit Report Error
In most cases you are entitled to recover actual damages you’ve suffered from a credit report error, but if violations of the FCRA were wilful or negligent, punitive (punishment) monetary damages can be granted against the violator as well as attorney fees and court costs.
Contact Us for a Free Consultation about Your Damages
Contact an experienced Los Angeles consumer rights attorney to learn about what can be done. We can discuss what has happened and determine if you have a case against a creditor, bill collection company, or credit reporting agency. Our office is located in Los Angeles County just off the 101 freeway and open weekdays from 9 am until 6 pm; evening and weekend meetings can be arranged upon request. Call 818.224.7691 or 888.366.4080 or E-Mail our office.
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