California Lemon Law: Your Rights and Remedies

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Consultations by Phone, Zoom, or in Beverly Hills

By using phone, Zoom & email, we aim to make your lemon law legal experience safe and convenient. We can even arrange for a remote deposition.

For those who prefer to come in, we provide in-person appointments at our Beverly Hills, CA office.

Our team will answer your questions about the lemon law process. Contact California Lemon Law Lawyers® to discuss your potential claim: 310-268-7802 or lemon@kohenlaw.com.

What Sets This Firm Apart From Other California Lemon Law Firms

No upfront fees, and nothing out of pocket. When a consumer prevails, the manufacturer pays the attorney’s fees and costs — and this office advances court costs and litigation expenses while your case is pending.
California lemon law is all we do. Not a side practice, and not a general injury firm that also takes lemon cases.
Fourteen years of Song-Beverly claims — vehicle repurchases, replacements, and cash-and-keep settlements against major manufacturers.
Car owners represented statewide, by phone, Zoom and email — or in person at our Beverly Hills office.
English, Spanish, Farsi, Hebrew and Armenian spoken.
Five-star client reviews on Google, Avvo and Yelp.

This office has litigated more than 700 California lemon law cases and lost one trial. Past results depend on the vehicle, the repair history and the manufacturer, and no attorney can promise a particular outcome.

Our Reputation With Manufacturers and Their Lawyers

Because California lemon law is the only thing this office handles, manufacturers and their lawyers know we are prepared to take a case the distance when they will not do the right thing. You get the attention of an attorney who does this work every day, with no upfront fees.

Some firms rarely file suit, and manufacturers know which ones. Many of our clients came to us after another lawyer turned their case down. If that has happened to you, your file is still worth a second look — and that look costs you nothing out of pocket.

Helping California Consumers Since 2012

California Lemon Law Lawyers® has been handling California lemon law cases since 2012, and represents clients throughout the state.

If you are having problems with a vehicle you bought or leased under warranty, California Lemon Law Lawyers® can help you work out whether you have a claim.

What Does California’s Lemon Law Cover?

The Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act — what most people call California’s lemon law — protects vehicles still covered by the manufacturer’s warranty: cars, minivans, pickup trucks and SUVs, whether purchased or leased.

The Act’s consumer-goods protections can also reach other products sold with a warranty, such as appliances, laptops, tablets and phones. Some vehicles — motorcycles, boats and motorhomes among them — are treated differently under the statute, so ask rather than assume. Call or email us to find out whether yours qualifies: 310-268-7802 or lemon@kohenlaw.com.

When you buy a new car, you expect it to work. Sometimes it does not — and after enough failed repair visits, you start to wonder whether you bought a “lemon.” That is frustrating, stressful and expensive.

California’s lemon law exists for exactly that situation.

What Are Your Remedies Under California Lemon Law?

Where certain conditions are met, the manufacturer must either repurchase or replace the vehicle.

When a consumer prevails, the manufacturer also pays the attorney’s fees and costs, so you can be represented without spending money out of pocket or reducing your recovery.

Even where a repurchase is not available, some cases resolve through a cash settlement in which you keep the vehicle. Which outcome makes sense depends on your goals and on what your repair history actually shows.

California lemon law is more complicated than it looks, so call for a free case evaluation: 310-268-7802.

We Can Help With Your Lemon Vehicle

At California Lemon Law Lawyers®, we understand how stressful it is to buy a new vehicle and then find out it is a lemon.

We also understand that taking on a major auto manufacturer feels intimidating. It does not intimidate us.

Your initial consultation is by Zoom or phone, so we can learn about your case and tell you whether the lemon law may apply. If you hire us, we pursue the manufacturer.

Hire a California Lemon Law Attorney With No Out-of-Pocket Costs

When a consumer prevails, the manufacturer reimburses the attorney’s fees and legal costs, so you pay nothing out of pocket. We are paid only if we win.