Consumer protection attorneys · California & Illinois
When banks and credit bureaus get it wrong, she makes them answer for it.
Stephanie Tatar is the consumer attorney the U.S. Senate called to testify on payment-app fraud. She sues banks, credit bureaus, loan servicers and background check companies on behalf of people harmed by identity theft, payment fraud and false reporting.
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U.S. Senate
Invited witness on payment-app fraud, 2024
$2.9 million
Jury verdict for false credit reporting
Top 2.5%
of attorneys, named Super Lawyers® Rising Star
8 years
Super Lawyers® selections, 2013–2026
Cases we take in California and Illinois
Bank refused to refund a Zelle, Venmo or wire scam?
She testified on this before the Senate in 2024. Federal law may require your bank to repay you.
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Wrong information wrecking your credit, and the bureaus won’t fix it?
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Someone opened accounts in your name, and now you’re stuck with the debt?
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Lost a job or an apartment over a background check that got it wrong?
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Deceived by a lender, servicer or business, and lost money because of it?
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When the Senate investigated Zelle scams, it called Stephanie Tatar.
“If these systems are so sophisticated, how can they allow this fraud to continue? ... Consumer rights and remedies [must] keep pace with financial innovation.”
On May 21, 2024, she told the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations how banks and payment apps deny fraud victims’ refund claims. She handles those same claims for clients.
Results
$2.9M
Jury verdict: false credit reporting
Los Angeles jury verdict against Specialized Loan Servicing (SLS) for reporting false information on a client’s credit.
Credit bureaus
Fair Credit Reporting Act claims against credit reporting agencies, and the banks and servicers that report false information to them.
Debt collectors
Claims against collectors who harass consumers or report debts that aren’t owed.
Car dealers
Consumer Legal Remedies Act claims over hidden accident, flood and salvage history.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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We handle it from the demand letter through trial if needed. In most cases you won’t owe attorney’s fees or costs. If you don’t recover, neither do we.
About Stephanie Tatar
Stephanie Tatar has represented consumers since graduating cum laude from DePaul University College of Law. She built her litigation and appellate experience at firms in Chicago and Los Angeles, then served as Director of Litigation at a Southern California firm before founding Tatar Law Firm. She has taken on debt collectors, credit reporting agencies, creditors, manufacturers and car dealers.
Testified before the U.S. Senate (2024)
Super Lawyers® Rising Star, top 2.5%
Licensed in California & Illinois
Gives free consumer seminars to community groups
Member, National Association of Consumer Advocates
Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association
In clients’ words
“Exceptional lawyer! Stephanie was upfront and honest on all matters related to my case. She was very quick to return calls and emails. She was empathetic and took the time to explain the complex process of my case. Most importantly, she successfully resolved the case to my complete satisfaction.”
Kyran B.
“I could not have been put in better hands! Stephanie Tatar saw that I was always informed and part of the process. She worked very hard to advocate for my rights and was able to get quick results.”
Berenice A.
“My highest recommendation. Very patient and calm. Knowledgeable and kind. A rare mixture of business, a passion for her craft and a great people person.”
Christopher S.
Testimonials do not guarantee, warrant or predict the outcome of your legal matter.
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