Fresno Lemon Law Attorney
Yes, we help Fresno drivers get rid of defective vehicles. If your car, truck, or SUV keeps going back to the dealership for the same problem, the California Lemon Law may entitle you to a refund, a replacement vehicle, or cash compensation. And the manufacturer pays your legal fees when you win.
Lemon Law Help serves the entire Central Valley, and we handle everything by phone, email, and mail, so you never need to visit an office. Start with a free case review today and find out exactly what your claim could be worth.
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- Why Choose Our Fresno Lemon Law Attorneys?
- Who Is Eligible To File a Lemon Law Claim in Fresno?
- Understanding Your Rights Under the Song-Beverly Act
- Common Defects in Fresno Lemon Vehicles
- Types of Compensation You Can Recover Under California’s Lemon Law
- How the Lemon Law Process Works for Fresno Clients
- How Our Fresno Lemon Law Attorneys Can Help You
- Frequently Asked Questions About Fresno Lemon Law Cases
- Stuck With a Lemon? Talk to a Fresno Lemon Law Lawyer Today
Why Choose Our Fresno Lemon Law Attorneys?
Because it costs you nothing out of pocket, and our practice focuses on defective vehicle claims. We represent Fresno drivers on contingency, which means no fee unless you win. Under Cal. Civ. Code sec. 1794(d), the manufacturer pays your attorney fees and costs when your claim succeeds, not you.
Our firm has recovered more than $75 million for California drivers and earned 4.4 stars from 195 Google reviews. Our firm is led by managing attorney Roger Kirnos, California State Bar No. 283163. We negotiate with manufacturers’ defense counsel regularly, and we know how they value and settle these claims.
If you’ve been comparing every lemon law attorney in Fresno, CA, you don’t need a downtown office, you need a team that wins. We handle claims by phone, email, and secure document upload, serving the whole Valley without asking you to drive anywhere. Sound too good to be true? It isn’t. Fee shifting exists so ordinary drivers can afford real representation.
Who Is Eligible To File a Lemon Law Claim in Fresno?
The California Lemon Law, formally the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act (Cal. Civ. Code sec. 1790 et seq.), protects Fresno drivers whose vehicles keep breaking under warranty. If the manufacturer can’t repair your car after a reasonable number of attempts, it must buy back or replace your vehicle. Many drivers instead negotiate a cash settlement and keep the car.
The law covers cars, trucks, and SUVs bought or leased from a licensed California dealer with a manufacturer’s warranty. Where you live doesn’t change your rights. A Fresno driver has exactly the same protection as someone in Los Angeles, and the same right to a refund, a replacement, or cash.
What counts as a reasonable number of repair attempts? There’s no single magic number. It depends on how dangerous the defect is and how long your vehicle has sat at the dealership. Our California Lemon Law Guide explains the qualification rules in plain English, and our lemon law FAQ answers the questions we hear most.
Understanding Your Rights Under the Song-Beverly Act
California’s Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act is one of the nation’s strongest consumer protection laws. It requires manufacturers to stand by their products while still under warranty.
If your car continues to break down after a reasonable number of repair attempts, the automaker must either replace the vehicle, repurchase it, or offer a cash settlement. These protections apply to both new and certified pre-owned vehicles.
Under the state’s lemon law presumption, a vehicle may qualify as a lemon if any of the following occurs within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles after purchase or lease:
- Four failed repair attempts: The manufacturer has attempted to fix the same warranty-backed issue four or more times without success.
- Two failed safety repair attempts: The manufacturer has made at least two unsuccessful repair attempts to address a defect that could cause death or serious injury.
- More than 30 total days in the shop: The vehicle has spent more than 30 days in a repair shop for warranty-covered issues, even if those days are not consecutive.
You may still have a valid lemon law claim if your situation doesn’t meet these exact criteria. The presumption rule simply makes it easier to prove that your vehicle is a lemon.
Common Defects in Fresno Lemon Vehicles
Fresno summers are brutal on vehicles. Cooling systems, air conditioning, and electronics all work harder in Central Valley heat than almost anywhere else in California, and that extra stress exposes factory defects fast. The most common lemon complaints in hot Central Valley conditions involve engines, transmissions, A/C systems, and electrical components.
- Engine overheating, coolant leaks, and premature engine failure
- Air conditioning that blows warm or quits in stop and go traffic
- Electrical faults, dead infotainment screens, and battery drain
- Transmission slipping, jerking, hesitation, and shuddering
- Stalling, excessive oil consumption, and repeat check engine lights
Trucks and SUVs do serious work in the Valley, towing, hauling, and covering long commute and farm miles, and those workloads surface drivetrain defects quickly. Has your pickup spent more time at the dealership than in your driveway? That’s exactly the pattern this law was written for. See our Ford lemon law page for the truck and SUV defects we handle most.
Types of Compensation You Can Recover Under California's Lemon Law
If your car qualifies as a lemon, the manufacturer is responsible for making things right by offering one of the following forms of relief:
- Buyback: The manufacturer may purchase your vehicle and reimburse you for the payments you’ve made on it, minus a slight mileage offset.
- Replacement: The manufacturer may take back the defective vehicle and provide a comparable new vehicle at no additional cost.
- Settlement: If you choose to keep your car, the manufacturer may compensate you in cash for the loss in value caused by the defect.
Additionally, you may be entitled to compensation for any out-of-pocket expenses you incurred due to the defect. These damages may include towing fees, rental car costs, and repair-related costs. Depending on the circumstances, your case may also qualify for civil penalties worth two to three times your actual damages.
California’s lemon law also requires the manufacturer to pay your attorney’s fees. That means you pay nothing to pursue your claim, and you keep 100 percent of what we recover for you.
Our firm is committed to maximizing all available forms of compensation. The manufacturer may try to offer less than you deserve, and we don’t back down.
How the Lemon Law Process Works for Fresno Clients
Each lemon law case in Fresno looks slightly different, but most follow these general steps:
- Free case review: We’ll discuss what’s been happening with your vehicle, explain your rights, and outline your next steps.
- Investigation and document review: Our lemon law attorneys in Fresno will collect and analyze your purchase or lease agreement, warranty, and repair orders to support your case.
- Demand to the manufacturer: Once we have built your claim, we’ll send a formal demand letter to the automaker.
- Negotiation: We’ll communicate with the manufacturer on your behalf and negotiate for full compensation.
- Lawsuit and trial: If the manufacturer refuses to pay what you deserve, we’ll file a lawsuit and represent you before a judge and jury.
No matter how your case unfolds, we’re prepared to go the distance to fight for a fair resolution—even if that means taking your case to trial.
How Our Fresno Lemon Law Attorneys Can Help You
Working with our California lemon law attorneys can give you a significant advantage in your fight for compensation. Our team can handle every legal detail while you focus on moving forward. When you turn to us for help, we’ll evaluate your case’s strength, organize your documents, file paperwork, and pursue the full recovery you’re entitled to under the law.
As Fresno-based attorneys, we possess in-depth knowledge of the local court system and the surrounding area’s dealerships. We pair that familiarity with our extensive insight into California’s lemon law to build stronger cases, anticipate tactics, and seek the best possible results.
We help drivers throughout Fresno County and the wider Central Valley, not just the city itself. The California Lemon Law is a statewide statute, and we handle claims remotely, so your zip code never limits your case. If you’re anywhere nearby, we can represent you.
Plenty of drivers find us by searching for a lemon law attorney near me. Wherever you are in the region, we can help, including in:
- Clovis
- Madera
- Visalia
- Selma
- Sanger
- Hanford
- The wider Central Valley
Live elsewhere in California? Browse our areas we serve page to find your region.
Frequently Asked Questions About Fresno Lemon Law Cases
We answer common questions from people facing lemon law claims in Fresno below.
Do I need to live in Fresno to work with you?
No. We represent drivers across California, and we handle everything remotely by phone, email, and secure document upload. Fresno residents, Clovis commuters, and drivers anywhere in the Central Valley get the same service and the same results. Your location never limits your rights under the California Lemon Law or our ability to take your case.
Does my car qualify under the California Lemon Law?
Yes, in many cases. If you bought or leased your vehicle from a licensed California dealer, it came with a manufacturer’s warranty, and the dealership couldn’t fix the same defect after a reasonable number of attempts, you likely qualify. The fastest way to know for sure is a free case review, which costs you nothing.
How much does a Fresno lemon law attorney cost?
Nothing out of pocket. We handle Fresno lemon law claims on contingency, so there is no fee unless you win. When you do win, California Civil Code section 1794(d) requires the manufacturer to pay your attorney fees and costs on top of your recovery. You will never get a bill from us for a consultation or a phone call.
Can I file a claim if I bought my car outside Fresno?
Yes. The California Lemon Law covers vehicles bought or leased from a licensed dealer anywhere in the state, so a car purchased in Bakersfield, Sacramento, or Los Angeles still qualifies even though you live in Fresno. What matters is that the sale happened in California and the vehicle came with a warranty.
What if My Warranty Expired?
You may still have a valid claim if the defect first appeared while your vehicle was under the manufacturer’s original warranty. However, lemon law claims have a time limit—you cannot take action more than one year after your warranty expires. Our attorneys can review your warranty and repair history to determine whether you’re eligible for relief.
Stuck With a Lemon ?Talk to a Fresno Lemon Law Lawyer Today
If your new vehicle keeps breaking down, it’s time to take action. Lemon Law Help is here to hold the manufacturer accountable and pursue the recovery you’re entitled to. Contact us online or call 833-208-8181 to start moving forward with a free case review.
