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Incorrect information on your background check? Dispute it and get your job back!
Consumer Attorneys: We Help You Dispute Incorrect Background Checks and Correct Every Error.
Dispute Your Background Check: We formally dispute incorrect background check results on your behalf — under federal law, screening companies must respond and fix the error.
Correct Errors in Your Background Report: From false criminal records to mixed identities, we correct errors in your background report and make sure they stay corrected.
Zero Out-of-Pocket Cost: Fixing background check errors shouldn't cost you a dime — the company that made the mistake pays all legal fees and damages.
Sue the Background Check Company for Reporting Incorrect Information About You!
Denied a job or housing because of a background check? There may be errors on your background report — and you have the legal right to dispute them. Our legal team will review your background report, identify every error, and explain exactly how to dispute incorrect background check information under the FCRA — at no cost to you. Whether you need help fixing a background check error or correcting errors in your background report, we're here and ready to act.
REASONS FOR LITIGATION
Consumer Attorneys Is Ready to Help You Dispute and Correct Background Check Errors. Contact Us If You've Been Affected:
You were denied a job or housing because of incorrect information on your background check that doesn't belong to you.
You attempted to dispute your background check on your own, but the screening company ignored or rejected your request.
You need to correct errors in your background report — including outdated charges, expunged records, or someone else's criminal history.
You want to protect your rights under the FCRA and ensure that background check errors are permanently fixed across all reporting agencies.
Failed employment or housing background check? We can help you correct the errors on your report.
To dispute an incorrect background check and protect your consumer rights, filing an FCRA lawsuit is the most effective path forward. Simply submitting a dispute to the screening company can take weeks and is often ignored — legal action gets results. A successful lawsuit compels the reporting agency to correct errors in your background report, compensates you for financial losses and emotional distress, and requires the company to notify every party that received your inaccurate information. Fixing background check errors through the courts ensures they don't resurface on future reports.
HOW IT WORKS
Steps to Take When Disputing and Correcting Your Background Check
1
Step
GET YOUR BACKGROUND REPORT AND DENIAL LETTER
To understand what went wrong, request a copy of your background report. If you were denied a job or housing, ask the employer or landlord for a written denial letter. This documentation is the foundation of your dispute.
2
Step
SCHEDULE A FREE LEGAL REVIEW
Our experienced legal team will review your background report and denial notice, identify every incorrect or inaccurate entry, and assess what it will take to dispute the background check and correct errors in your background report — at no cost to you.
3
Step
WE FILE YOUR LAWSUIT
We file an FCRA lawsuit against the reporting agency responsible for the background check error. We demand full compensation for your losses and ensure your report is corrected with every agency that received the false information.
Simply disputing a background check on your own only addresses the problem on the surface — and offers no financial compensation. Consumer Attorneys goes further: we hold screening companies legally accountable, fix background check errors at the source, and make sure all parties are notified of the corrections. You deserve justice, not just a corrected report.
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ABOUT US
Consumer Attorneys: A Nationwide Consumer Protection Law Firm That Disputes and Corrects Background Check Errors
We are a team of attorneys, paralegals, and case managers dedicated to helping consumers dispute incorrect background check results and correct errors in background reports that are ruining careers and lives. We handle cases involving mixed identities, false criminal records, expunged charges, and outdated information — and we hold background check companies accountable under the FCRA. Whether you were denied a job, housing, or any other opportunity because of a background check error, we can help you fix it and recover the compensation you deserve.
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WHY CHOOSE US?
Consumer Attorneys gives you a helping hand
We have earned the respect and praise of judges, the lawyers we face in the courtroom and, most importantly, our clients by caring about their issues and coming up with innovative solutions to their consumer finance issues. Our team of experienced attorneys are dedicated to helping our clients understand and navigate every step of the case. While we are based in New York City, we represent the interests of consumers nationwide in both state and federal courts.
FREE LEGAL SUPPORT
You never pay us out of pocket. Our fees come directly from the background check company responsible for the error — when we win your case.
PROVEN SUCCESS IN DISPUTES
We have a strong track record of compelling reporting agencies to correct errors in background reports and compensating our clients for the harm those errors caused.
PASSIONATE CONSUMER ADVOCACY
We sue background check companies for reporting incorrect information and fight every case as if our own reputation is on the line — because yours is.
We understand the harm that big background reporting can do to innocent consumers. We also understand how difficult, expensive and emotionally draining it can be to untangle mistakes that weren't yours in the first place. Consumer Attorneys doesn't take a dime from its clients until we reach a settlement or a court decision in our clients’ favor.
Am I Entitled to Compensation for a Background Check Error?
If a screening company reported incorrect information on your background check and caused you harm, you may be entitled to significant compensation under the FCRA. This can include lost wages, emotional distress damages, and statutory damages — all paid by the company that made the mistake, not by you. Consumer Attorneys offers a free case evaluation to estimate what your background check dispute is worth. The sooner you act, the stronger your case.
YOU SHOULD KNOW THAT...
Someone else's criminal records or personal information may be incorrectly attached to your background report — a common error that requires immediate dispute.
Expunged records, arrests older than seven years, and sealed charges are errors in background reports that should never appear and can be corrected by law.
Incorrect convictions, wrong dates, or inaccurate case outcomes are the types of background check errors that cost people jobs every day — and give you the right to sue.
Don’t fight background check companies alone. The volume of complaints received by these companies means more damaging mistakes are often made during the dispute process. Let us know if our experienced and empathetic attorneys can help you get the justice you deserve.
Denied a Job Because of an Incorrect Background Check? Contact Us — We'll Review Your Report for Errors, Free of Charge.
You already know the consequences of false information in background reporting if you’re a victim of it. You can lose a job, be denied housing, or suddenly find yourself dropped by a company considering you for a role. Erroneous information in a background report can destroy your reputation in a moment.
Thousands of consumers have trusted Consumer Attorneys to dispute incorrect background check results and reclaim their careers. Here's what some of them have to say:
Jason
Washington
My LexisNexis report came back with an insurance claim from a company I didn’t even know. After my dispute didn’t work, I reached out to Consumer Attorneys for help. It turned out they had mistakenly added someone else’s claim to my report. Thanks to their expertise, we sued them for the error and for all the insurance denials I faced as a result. The compensation I received was fair, and I’m incredibly grateful for their support throughout the entire process.
Tori B
New York
All my ride share accounts were blocked due to Checkr reporting someone else information. The attorneys at Consumer Attorneys PLLC are exceptional in handling consumer protection cases. The paralegal staff was courteous and prompt in their responses, which made the entire stressful process much more bearable. I am profoundly grateful for their services. Thanks to their hard work, we sued Checkr and secured monetary compensation for the damages caused. I highly recommend them to anyone in need of expert legal assistance!
Josue S
Florida
Very awesome and helpful Lawyers firm! Helped me greatly in my lowest by achieving great outcomes. I couldn't have anyone else but consumers attorneys.
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