Consumer Law Author

Natalie Gutierrez

Natalie Gutierrez is a highly experienced attorney with a focus on consumer protection and class actions. She has represented clients in numerous high-profile cases and is known for building practical strategies for large-scale consumer disputes.

Credentials

J.D., University of Washington

12+ yearsConsumer ProtectionClass Actions

Assigned posts

Articles by Natalie Gutierrez

Does Having an Apartment Build Credit? How It WorksHow to Pay Off Payday Loans: Your Rights and OptionsDo Debt Validation Letters Really Work? What Happens NextHow to Cancel a Pending Transaction: Know Your RightsWhat Does Next Closing Date Mean on a Credit Card?What Happens If You Return a Leased Car Within 30 Days?How to Get Out of an Upside-Down Car Loan: OptionsCan You Consolidate Car Loans? Options and RisksHow to Fix My Credit to Buy a House: Steps and TimelineAre Debt Collectors Legal? Your Rights Under the FDCPAWhat Is a Debt Settlement Program and Is It Worth It?Does Every Credit Card Have a Grace Period?When Should You File for Bankruptcy? Signs to KnowWhy Fraud Alerts Help Fix Credit Report InaccuraciesHow to Unfreeze Your Credit at All 3 Credit BureausHow to Get Out of a OneMain Financial Loan: OptionsHow Long Does a Pre Authorization Take to Cancel Itself?Can You Build Credit Before 18? Here's HowWhat Does It Mean When Your Car Is Totaled?Does Klarna Pull Credit? Soft vs. Hard Checks ExplainedHow Does Renters Insurance Work? Coverage and ClaimsAre Debt Relief Programs Worth It? Costs and RisksWhen Does Medical Debt Fall Off Your Credit Report?Can I Increase My HELOC Limit? Requirements and CostsHow to Remove a Foreclosure From Your Credit ReportHow to Check Your Credit Score Without Lowering ItDoes Refinancing a Car Cost Money? Fees to KnowCan I Get a Loan To Pay Off My Credit Cards?How Does Cosigning for a Car Work? Risks & ObligationsHow Do Debt Relief Companies Work: Fees, Risks, and Scams