CALIFORNIA’S PREMIER
LEMON LAW LAWYERS

We’re highly specialized in the process of the lemon law in California, and we bring years of experience to the courtroom. Don’t resign yourself to losses from your bad vehicle – seek fair compensation with our aggressive, battle-tested team of lemon law attorneys.

The California Lemon Law

Sometimes a car is just a lemon, no matter how many times it’s repaired or serviced. As lemon law lawyers, it’s our job to ensure you’re compensated for vehicles that don’t meet functionality standards. We’ll determine if your faulty vehicle meets the California lemon law qualifications - then fight for fair repayment.

No Out-of-Pocket Fees

Taking a lemon law case to trial shouldn’t cost you a dime - as long as your car meets the criteria. According to our California lemon law, the manufacturer is required to pay all of your attorney fees, costs and expenses if you win the case. At Cline APC, we believe consumers should never have to pay any out-of-pocket costs to fight for justice.

Lemon Law Buyback

If your vehicle qualifies for a lemon law buyback, the manufacturer will refund your down payment, car payments, loan payoff, registration fees, and any other related out-of-pocket costs. Our number one goal is to make the California lemon law buyback process quick, painless, and comprehensive for consumers.

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California Lemon Law Qualifications

A vehicle can be deemed a lemon in California if:

  • The vehicle has a defect that impairs its use, value, or safety.
  • The vehicle cannot be repaired by the manufacturer with a reasonable number of attempts.
  • The vehicle has been taken to the repair facility for two, or more, repair attempts.
  • Regardless of the number of repair attempts, if the vehicle has been out of service for repairs a cumulative total of 30 or more days.
  • The defect was not the result of unauthorized use.

Experienced and Proven Californian Lemon Law Lawyers

The lemon law lawyers of Cline APC help Californians obtain refunds for faulty car, motorcycle, boat, or RV purchases and repairs. We’ve carried out lemon law cases against every major auto, RV, and boating manufacturer. We are not afraid to go up against the giants.

The California lemon law applies to motorcycles, boats, RVs, trucks, and vans. Whether your defective vehicle is new or used, purchased or leased, we’re here for you. We’ll navigate the complexities of the lemon law and the California court system.

We’ve proven our success time and time again, and can do it for you, too.

Understanding California's Lemon Law

California’s lemon law was created by citizens for citizens. You can find it in California’s Civil Code as the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, section 1790, et seq.

The California lemon law was designed to defend citizens against corporations that would take advantage of consumers. When your new or used vehicle is proven to be a lemon, the law requires manufacturers to repurchase or replace your vehicle if it cannot be repaired within a reasonable number of repair attempts. They must cover your attorney fees and court costs upon resolution.

That’s why we never charge any hidden fees or out-of-pocket costs. Other firms might, but our California lemon law firm doesn’t believe in reaching for your hard-earned dollars. We’ll let the manufacturer take care of the payments.

Protect your Lemon Law Rights

The auto industry is big business. It is represented by some of the largest law firms in California. These firms created a cottage industry out of helping manufactures avoid repurchasing defective new and used car lemons.It is essential your lemon law case is handled by trial attorneys who have a consistent and proven track record of success against the big auto companies. Our lemon law attorneys aggressively approach each lemon law matter with a singular goal in mind; to make the manufacturer take back your new or used car lemon and refund your money or issue a replacement vehicle.

Stand up against Big Manufactuers

Have you been sold a faulty vehicle? Don’t let the big auto industry walk all over your rights.
 

Our trial attorneys have a consistent, proven track record of going up against “unbeatable” manufacturers. We won’t quit until you have a new car parked in your driveway or have been issued a fair refund.

Brian Cline

Managing Attorney

THE FOUNDER OF CLINE APC

 Mr. Brian K. Cline has been practicing law in California since 2006. With a strong ethical code and dedication to consumer justice, Brian has obtained lemon law recoveries against all major manufacturers across California, including but not limited to: Ford; GM and all of its brands, Cadillac, Chevy, GMC; FCA and all of its brands, Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler; Toyota and Lexus; Nissan and Infiniti; Kia, Hyundai; Mercedes; BMW; Mazda; Yamaha; Honda and Acura; Subaru; Winnebago; Forest River MotorHomes; and more

Cline APC, A California Lemon Law Legal Group
Excellent
4.9
Based on 69 reviews
Kumar R.
Kumar R.
Chris & L.
Chris & L.
They were very professional and courteous throughout the process. In the end, we got a full refund from the manufacturer. Thank you Brian and Shawnee.
Selena V.
Selena V.
I can not express in words enough how much Brian and his team went above and beyond to make my Lemon Auto case easy! Every person I spoke to at the office was extremely helpful and understanding. They kept me well informed and made sure to verify all of my wishes before making any decisions on my behalf. I was also told in the beginning this could possibly take 10 months to a year. Brian and the team had this closed and check in my hand in just 6 months! I am truly grateful to the team and wish them all the blessings! Highly recommend!!!
Response from the owner: You are very welcome Ms. Vasquez. My team was happy to work for such a great client!
Carnell Chappelle J.
Carnell Chappelle J.
Having spent the past 3 years, trying to work the issues I was having with my vehicle, I reached out to the Cline law group for their advise and assistance. The Cline team quickly took a look at my case and got the ball rolling. They took their time to walk me through what to expect along with making sure they got every detail of my case correct. Their attention to detail was spot on along with their quick responses to my questions. At no point did I ever feel that I was over promised and under delivered. If you are looking for a creditable law group to take on your case, the Cline team is the professionals that you want on your side.
Bells W.
Bells W.
I ended up leasing a lemon from Mercedes in May of 2020 and the car was basically unsafe to drive. I'm very grateful that I reached out to Brian's office, he was willing to help and only took my case once he was almost certain it would have a good outcome. Once I signed with him, I was confident that I was in very good hands. My case was immediately given attention and it never stopped from there. Every email I sent and every call was returned promptly and status was given in a timely manner. No matter the issue, Brian's team was there, ready to answer, and made the entire process flawlessly smooth. This team has great communication and they were constantly updating me step by step on the case and which I really appreciate.In the end of it all his team made me a whole lot of money from a great settlement in just eight months. Thank you Amy, Shawnee, Mark, Brian, and the rest of the team for working so diligently on my case. I am extremely satisfied with this firm's work and if anyone were to ask me for a lemon lawyer, Mr. Cline would be my recommendation.
Bonnie L.
Bonnie L.
I purchased a new vehicle in preparation of 3 major surgeries and multiple medical tests I would be undergoing, so transportation would not be a challenge I faced as well. Unfortunately, the vehicle I purchased quickly proved to be a Lemon and the dealership simply sent me away. My initial contact with a Lemon Law Attorney saw my case rejected without reason, so I searched further and found Brian Cline's firm. From the very first contact and consistently throughout the entire process, each person I spoke with was kind, thoughtful, professional and thorough. They graciously answered my multitude of questions (this being my 1st Lemon Law experience) and saw the case to a successful conclusion. I would (and have) referred others to this firm for help. Mark Johnson was my primary point of contact and handled my case like I was family and I am grateful for their kindness and professionalism in a very difficult situation. Thank you very much to each and every person in this firm who helped resolve my case! You can be sure the qualities listed are consistent throughout the firm!
R Z
R Z
I engaged Cline APC to represent me and my claim against FCA. I was represented by Attorney Nia Perkins and my case was settled amicably prior to my scheduled court date. While I hope to never be in need of another "Lemon Law" legal team, Cline APC will be the first call I make if I ever do.
Susan G
Susan G
Brian and Mark did a wonderful job in handling the return of my Chevrolet Volt. They were both professional and resolved the claim in a timely manner.Very happy with their work.Definitely a 5 star service!!
Richard H.
Richard H.
Jerry C.
Jerry C.
I had a great experience with Brian Cline and his team. My Jaguar Ipace AC was broken for over a year and my car was in the shop for over 8 months. Jaguar was doing nothing for me. I called Brian and his team at Cline APC. Everything was handled quickly and they got me a very generous and unexpected payout from Jaguar as my car was a lemon. I did not pay a cent for legal fees, but they treated me like I was paying by the hour. Couldn't have been happier with everything.
Response from the owner: Thank you for the kind words. We were happy to help and honored you selected my office.
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Cline APC is a statewide lemon law firm. We handle cases from San Diego and Los Angeles to the Central Valley of Fresno and Bakersfield, as well as the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento. We’ll even take cases from farther north like Napa and Sonoma Valleys up to the northern border.

If you think your new or used car might be a lemon, call us at 888-982-6915 or contact us online. We will respond shortly to review your case’s qualifications. Don’t worry – all of our legal consultations are free.

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    Our Locations

    Serving all of San Diego County. Office Appointments or We Come to You.

    La Jolla Office

    Address

    7855 Ivanhoe Avenue, Suite 400
    La Jolla, California, 92037

    Phone Number

    888-982-6915

    Poway Office

    Address

    14280 Danielson Street,
    Poway, CA 92064

    Phone Number
    858-373-9337

    CALIFORNIA’S PREMIER
    LEMON LAW LAWYERS

    We’re highly specialized in the process of the lemon law in California, and we bring years of experience to the courtroom. Don’t resign yourself to losses from your bad vehicle – seek fair compensation with our aggressive, battle-tested team of lemon law attorneys.