California Lemon Law Group, Inc.

California Lemon Law Experts

California Lemon Law Attorney: Santa Ana

California Lemon Law Group, Inc.

At California Lemon Law Group, we deliver top-tier statewide legal services to assist Santa Ana-area consumers stuck with defective vehicles at no cost. Our lemon law attorney processes the vast majority of claims completely remotely, saving you from a trip to a physical office.

in-person Consultations are By appointment only

Our California Lemon Law attorney specializes in applying the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act to force manufacturers to pay out cash settlements or complete vehicle buybacks, taking the burden of a defective vehicle completely off your shoulders. It is deeply stressful to lose access to your family vehicle or daily transportation because an automaker built a flawed product. If you have had to disrupt your schedule for repeated, unsuccessful repair attempts at the dealership’s service center, the law is entirely on your side.

If you have purchased or leased a brand new vehicle that has been subject to four or more repairs under the original manufacturer’s warranty for the exact same problem, you may be entitled to relief under the lemon law. This financial compensation may be in the form of a full repurchase, a replacement, or a “cash and keep” settlement.

We represent clients at absolutely no cost. The California Lemon Law is a very specialized area of the law and we are extremely experienced with all aspects of the statute. In addition, unlike some law firms, we charge absolutely nothing to our clients and there are no hidden fees!

What Qualifies as a Lemon Car in California?

Under the California Lemon Law, if your vehicle has a “substantial defect” and continues to have the same defect after a “reasonable number” of repair attempts for the exact same problem, it can be considered a lemon. A reasonable number of repair attempts is four or more repair attempts by the manufacturer or its authorized dealers for problems that substantially impair the use, value, or safety of the vehicle.

Examples of Substantial Safety-related Defects

  • Intersection Gearbox Slipping: The car jerks, lurches, or shifts badly when you’re pulling away from a stop. This signals a chronic transmission failure.
  • Surface Street Engine Stalling: The engine cuts out while driving, sometimes right after the check engine light comes on.
  • Suburban Sensor Overload: Backup cameras, blind-spot alerts, or parking sensors stop working when you need them most. Problems like these are deep-seated electrical wiring system shortages.
  • Keyless Entry & Ignition Short Circuits: The smart key or push-button start works one day and fails the next, leaving you stuck in an unsafe place or at the wrong time. This may also support a lemon law claim because it affects the vehicle’s use and reliability.

Our services are ALWAYS free to consumers! Once you submit your information to our firm, we provide a free case evaluation within 24 hours in most cases. If we agree to represent you, we will settle the claim as quickly and efficiently as possible, while obtaining the best possible result for you. Each case is different and each automobile manufacturer handles these types of cases differently.

We have worked with the same attorneys representing the automobile manufacturers over the years and we have an excellent working relationship with all of them.

The best evidence in making a lemon law claim in California is the repair order and subsequent repair invoice  provided to you by the repairing dealership.

FAQs About Filing a Lemon Law Claim

Our firm’s core philosophy is settling disputes outside the courtroom whenever possible. On the occasions when litigation can’t be avoided, Orange County civil matters are handled at the Central Justice Center at 700 Civic Center Drive West in Santa Ana. Even then, our goal remains a swift, negotiated resolution.

Formal meetings can absolutely happen, but your case may not even require an in-person meeting. Video, email, and phone consultations let clients handle everything from start to finish without setting foot inside an office. We built the process this way so busy schedules never become a barrier to good representation.

California’s lemon law shields consumers from paying legal costs out of pocket. The manufacturer is required by statute to pay attorney fees and case costs, so we advance everything upfront and are paid by the manufacturer if we win. You’ll never see an hourly bill, and nothing is subtracted from your buyback or settlement check. We also start every case with a complimentary evaluation of your vehicle’s repair history.

Why You Should Choose Us to Represent YOU


Unlike the majority of the lemon law firms in California, The California Lemon Law Group does not charge a retainer or contingency fee to the consumer.

PLUS…

  • We deal with the stress so you don’t have to.
  • Our wealth of knowledge in California Lemon Law.
  • Your calls and emails are always answered in a timely manner.
  • We’ve successfully settled more than 10,000 lemon law cases.
  • We value your time as much as we value our own.
  • All cases are resolved with the highest ethical standards.
  • We strive to get you a quick and fair resolution.
  • We have a longstanding relationship with all of the attorneys who represent the automobile manufacturers.

Call us for a free Lemon Law case evaluation

If you believe that you have a lemon vehicle, contact us so that we can begin your lemon law case right away.
We Work for YOU; Not for the Automobile Manufacturers.

Can’t come to us? We’ll come to you at no cost, or we can evaluate your case by phone or email.

Call us at 855-595-3666

California Residents ONLY.
Year restrictions apply: Model years 2022 – 2026 Only!