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
lghtskinhoney
lghtskinhoney
At a time when no one in the Bay Area wanted to hear me out about my case I was so distraught and I was racking my brain about what to do about my car when I saw that Brian was in San Diego I got a little discouraged but I took a chance! Brian kept his word on everything, his staff was always polite and responsive, and there was always someone there to answer whenever I called. Thanks B and Shawnee!
Response from the owner: Thank you very much. We were honored you chose us to help.
Roxanne W.
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!
Leslie W.
Leslie W.
I have had the distinct pleasure of working primarily with Mark Johnson. Since California coverage of lemon law for used vehicles was changed in the past year, we were unsure of how this might be resolved; however, Mr. Johnson was diligent, timely and thorough in his process and was able to bring my case to a very satisfactory disposition, In addition, he is a delight to work with. The office staff were also very good about communicating along the way. I am very grateful to all of them for their help in resolving my issue. I would not hesitate to recommend Mr. Johnson and Mr. Cline to any of my friends who could use their services
Response from the owner: Thank you very much for the kind words. On behalf of Mark and the entire team, we were very happy to help.
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.
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!
Peter I.
Peter I.
Brian and his team were excellent throughout my lemon law process. It took a little longer than I initially thought it would( 7 months) but mainly because Hyundai were stalling the case and playing hardball even though my case was a homerun. John was my point of contact for the last few months and he really was prompt, kind and professional. Camille and Nia were similarly very helpful early in my case. I would highly recommend using this law firm if you feel you have a lemon law case. Thank you Cline APC.
Robert K.
Robert K.
A lemon lawsuit is never a pleasant thing, but it makes all the difference to work with a lawyer and legal staff that know what they're talking about, know what they're doing, and perform with a high level of professionalism. Brian Cline and Cline APC were great to work with. They explained everything clearly, provided great advice, and got us the settlement we hoped for. Brian is very intelligent and capable, and I can't recommend him and his team highly enough.
Andrew M.
Andrew M.
Brian Cline and his team did a stellar job. Wish I could give more stars.After our first conversation, I knew they were the right team to represent me with my Camaro lemon. They were professional, answered all of my questions, and fought hard to get me an amazing settlement.Thanks again to Brian Cline, Jeffrey Moses, and the whole team forgoing beyond my expectations.Highly recommended.
Jacqueline M.
Jacqueline M.
AMAZING experience working with Brian Cline! Brian is knowledgeable and will go the extra mile to fight for you and your rights! I am fortunate to have found him to assist me in the buy back of my vehicle. It happened faster than I had expected and I was awarded more than I imagined! If you want an ethical, professional and pleasant attorney to represent you in your case, Brian is your person!
Response from the owner: Thank Jacqueline, I was happy to help.
TODD H.
TODD H.
Knowledgeable team from the top down...Highly recommend!
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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.