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.
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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

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Cline APC, A California Lemon Law Legal Group4.9
Based on 82 reviews
Matthew B.
Thank you to Cline APC for helping us with our defective vehicle. The firm was very professional, helpful and informative. Whenever we had a question or just wanted to see how the case was coming along, they were responsive every single time we reached out. Mark Johnson and Shawnee Cummings were the main two that we dealt with and they were awesome. Even after our case settled and we had some questions about purchasing another vehicle, Mark didn't even hesitate to take the time to look into a few of our choices and give us insight on them.
Thank you so much to all who were involved in getting our case settled, we greatly appreciate all the hard work you put into making this happen.
Sincerely,
Matt and Tobbi Baker
Lionel A.
Celine APC was very professional and communicated with me while out of town what steps and process we had to do to settle my case. Especially Diana she kept me informed all the way through I highly recommend this Law Firm I was satisfied with the hospitality and professionalism.
Kim Z.
I wanted to share my short story with you before I talk about my experience with Cline APC.
**** I prayed to my angels to help me get rid of an Auto loan with terrible interest because I could not afford to pay it anymore. The majority of the money for six years was going to interest and I was sick of it. Few days later, I was on YouTube one day watching a music video when a ad popped up with a woman talking about lemon law cars and how if u have ever experienced a faulty engine or battery to consider checking to see if Qualify for a lemon law case. I was skeptical at first, Because I have never heard of this law before but then I remembered that my Hyundai Kona electric was having battery issues . Although Hyundai replaced the battery , I had to have a rental car for about 60 days before they could ever replace it. So I wasn’t sure if I even had a case. But, Something about the woman in that video made me watch the entire 5 minute ad . Usually, you just hit skip but something about her kept me interested. Anyways, I applied and contacted several businesses which all turned me away before I stumbled upon Cline APC frequently ask questions webpage... It Was going to be my last and final try before giving up well so glad I didn’t give up. I gave him a call and he delivered on what he said he was going to do. The lemon law claim took a lot longer than expected Almost a year So please prepare yourself in advance to avoid stressing but it was successful and Everyone was respectful and efficient. I received every penny back I have ever put into the car And Hyundai paid my car, loan! Amazing how things work. I am grateful for Cline and his team of lawyers they I really did work hard on my case and I would recommend them to Anyone in the future. Best of All, my prayers were answered. The angels knew Cline was the only one that could get the job done ✔️ and he sure did. So even if you don’t know if you have a Give them a try You will regret it if you don’t at least try.
Ashraf R.
Brian took my case when 2 other firms thought my case was challenging given the nature of the defect. Brian was very receptive and understanding of my concerns as he relates to a similar personal issue he once had. Mark Cline was assigned to the case and we went to arbitration. I can't speak enough of Mark's work. Simply put, he is amazing. A rockstar.

The car was re-purchased.

If you have a lemon law issue, don't call any other firm.
Response from the owner:On behalf of Mark, and the entire team, thank you. You were a pleasure to work for and a great client!
Rahul M.
When I first start researching Lemon Law, I found Cline APC's website provide excellent information on the CA lemon law, paperwork to prepare, and steps to take to start a claim.

When I knew I had case, I was able to submit by paperwork and was able to schedule a call with Mr. Cline within a day. He gave me a very detailed break down of the process and what to expect.

I decided to move forward and the process was straightforward and the team continued to keep be informed. I had the pleasure to work with Mark and Eric as well ,and they both took a great deal of time to explain the situation and next steps. Lisa and Diana kept me informed and answered emails and calls in a timely fashion as well.

I ultimately got by car bought back with minimal deductions. It was great overall experience. I hope I don't have a lemon in the future but would be more than happy to work with Cline APC again.
Jenny E.
Finding an Attorney is a frustrating process. It took me four long months of intense interviews only to be turned away, but somehow I was able to talk to the right people who referred me to the right team.  And that is, Cline APC. I did a lot of prep work on my own with evidence which made the process go faster. But I couldn't have been more pleased  when I found out the level of experience Brian Cline had... but most importantly his knowledge and connections with such cases like mine. I received updates on my case; and whenever I inquired they got back with me  immediately.  Moreover, Cline APC. delivery exactly what they anticipated too.  I couldn't have been more satisfied with the whole process.
Howell H.
Cline APC provided me top notch representation for my lemon law case. They are true professionals, notably Brian and Shawnee. I was actually outside of the state of California for the entire time that this case was litigating and did not need to meet them physically, just several phone calls and lots of emails back and forth. If you own a potential lemon, definitely call Brian for your free consultation. By the time I called Brian, I was getting absolutely nowhere with the manufacturer: they never returned my calls and my car had been in the shop for over 6 weeks (with no estimated fix date in sight). I was extremely frustrated and did not have anything to lose at that point. The initial phone call with Brian gave me lots of clarification on my situation including the arbitration process and payment/expenses compensation. I decided to go with Cline APC at that point and it was the absolutely right choice. One thing to keep in mind: take detailed notes. The more detailed notes you keep, the easier you make it for everyone. So if you're reading this now and you haven't started - write everything down, keep all your email correspondence, make a detailed timeline of events, etc. Something else I'll mention is it took far longer than their initial estimate of 30-90 days to settle... the case took well over a year to settle and for me to receive my settlement check. Much of it was due to the pandemic but a lot of it was also due to back and forth delays between the courts and manufacturer.
Josh G.
I had a great experience with Cline APC. Got me full buyback on my Jeep Wrangler 4Xe. FCA, the manufacturer was a nightmare and Cline APC negotiated a great deal to make me whole.
Roxanne W.
Brian and the associates at Cline APC, took my case and helped me get a settlement without paying them any money upfront. They were very professional and handled everything in a timely manner. Thank you so much to Brian and his staff, they did an awesome job!
Idyllium S.
Cline APC did an amazing job for us once again. This was our second lemon law case, different vehicle. They are knowledgable, communicative, and settled our case for far more than we had hoped for. Would recommend them to anyone with a lemon law issue!
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Contact Our Attorneys

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.