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

Excellent
Cline APC, A California Lemon Law Legal Group4.9
Based on 82 reviews
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!
Erik N.
I can't recommend Cline APC enough. After dealing with General Motors and their "customer specialists" for more than a year, I called Cline APC and their team immediately put me at ease.

Throughout the entire process I always felt that they had my best interest at heart, and it was reassuring to have a team of such knowledgeable professionals on my side.

Highly recommend this team!
Response from the owner:Thank you very much. We were happy to help.
william M.
Brian and his team took on a difficult case against a stubborn and unscrupulous dealer. The team was outstanding in communicating the case with me and keeping me updated on the proceedings, which resulted in the vehicle being returned to the dealer and the complete recovery of my funds. If you think you have a lemon law case do not hesitate to contact Brian, I honestly don't think you could find any better representation.
Response from the owner:William, thank you for the kind words. We were happy to help.
R O.
Best law firm to work with. Everyone was very professional, kind, caring and helpful. I had a Hyundai Elantra 2022 with engine broke down in the middle of Halloween night on the freeway. The car was in the dealership for almost 4 months to get repaired . Mr. Cline team helped me with my case. It took about 5 months and I received greater amount of settlement than I expect. Thank you for everything.
Daniel T.
Attorney Cline is very professional and responsive. Never once did I doubt I was in the best possible hands. I'd recommend Attorney Cline for any lemon law legal matter.
Josh L.
Simply the best! I've used them twice!
Response from the owner:Thank you Josh. Everyone at the office was happy to help.
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.
Jose P.
The smoothness and professionalism with which Eric, Diana and the extended Cline APC team handled my case truly exceeded my expectations. I especially appreciated Eric’s genuine enthusiasm, thoroughness and proactive phone calls. He really helped me to stay updated and answered all my questions along the way!

Thank you all for making this process so painless to go through. I’ve never had to litigate a lemon buy back before, but, I definitely know who to go to now if I should ever run into a similar challenge again going forward!
Larry S.
Brian, Mark, and the team were excellent all the way through this complicated and messy lemon law matter. They were always responsive and stuck with this even when the manufacturer delayed and challenged the matter. Ultimately this was successful do to their work and the strength of the case. I am certain that Cline was the right choice for our family and highly recommend the firm!

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hilary C.
Cline APC is professional, efficient and extremely knowledgeable about the exact nature of the law! Not only that, they go above and beyond to reach a settlement for their clients, beyond what is expected! They show a true understanding of the needs of their clients, apply the law, and reach the best possible scenario, as required by law. I don't think they have ever lost a case, in my opinion! Always a win-win with Cline APC. Most importantly, we have new friends!
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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.