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
norman N.
I was very impressed with helping us get what we deserve in 2016 I bought a Ford focus at 72,000 miles the transmission went out and then come to find out that my warranty has expired at 60,000 which I thought they had given me the hundred thousand mile warranty but there is many many more things wrong with the vehicle my check engine light was on maybe 6 or seven times there is a gas problem with the gas tank some kind of part that they needed to order kicked him three months why I drove around smelling like gas in the car stuttering all the time my case was a little bit tougher because I didn’t have a lot of paperwork or A lot of proof so he took an extra long time two years if you want a good attorney make sure you go to Brian Klein the best lawyer for vehicles ever don’t forget to mention Shawnee Cummings in all of the staff I would I definitely would rate all the staff the five star thank you so much
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
R K.
Chances are, if you are reading reviews of Lemon Law attorneys, it’s because you have a problem with your car, you have already read about California’s Lemon Law, you are pretty sure you qualify and now, it’s time to find an attorney. I did the same, but let me tell you what you do not yet know: car manufacturers don’t care for the law, they do not care if your case has merit and they certainly do not care about you. They are going to fight you, any offer they make you will be without enforceable provisions and, more to the point, they will try everything to torture your attorney into dropping your case. So let me give you a recommendation to make your life easier and potentially lead to a very successful outcome: Hire the Cline Law Group. Period. Brian Cline and his attorneys do not back down, they are fighters, they put you the client first, they know the law, they know the BS tricks the manufactures use and they are in it to win it. In my case, they did all of the above and won me a very favorable victory, for which I am most grateful.
M A.
I highly recommend Cline APC if you have issues with your new car,
althea W.
My beautiful 2021 Bronco, which I bought used, was a total lemon. Less than 10,000 miles and still under the original warranty when I bought it. After Ford denied a buyback, a friend recommended Cline APC. The process was long, but they always kept me informed.

Eric Natenstead was even able to ensure Ford honored their verbal agreement to the buyback after the law quietly changed in October 2024, making used cars ineligible under the lemon law-even if they meet the three/original warranty requirements.

And when I goofed on which method I preferred for receiving my payment, print at home versus a physical check, Cline APC quickly helped me to resolve the problem I had inadvertently caused with my credit.

Cline APC worked hard to make sure Ford did right by me.
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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.