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If your car keeps failing in Fresno and the manufacturer can’t make it right, you may have a claim under California lemon law. We handle cases across the Central Valley.
California lemon law applies in Fresno the same way it applies anywhere in the state. If you bought or leased a car with a serious problem the manufacturer can’t fix after enough chances, you may be entitled to a full refund, a replacement vehicle, or a cash settlement.
The defect must be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty and must substantially affect how you drive the car, what it’s worth, or whether it’s safe. More problems qualify than people realize. Recurring engine, transmission, electrical, brake, and warning light issues can all meet the threshold.
If your car has been back to a Fresno-area dealership for the same problem multiple times and it still isn’t fixed, that’s the strongest indicator you may have a case.
Fresno consumer cases are filed in the Fresno County Superior Court. Unlimited civil cases are typically heard at the B.F. Sisk Courthouse in downtown Fresno, the central civil filing venue for the Fresno Superior Court system. We file in the appropriate venue and handle the case from there, regardless of where in the Central Valley you live.
We represent consumers throughout Fresno County and the broader Central Valley, including Fresno, Clovis, Sanger, Selma, Reedley, Kerman, Fowler, Kingsburg, and Coalinga. The Central Valley market is heavily tilted toward trucks, SUVs, and work vehicles used for agricultural, commercial, or long-distance commuting. Those use patterns can affect both the defect patterns we see and the math on buyback recoveries.
To get the most out of your first conversation, gather what you can. Don’t wait until you have everything — we’ll help you fill the gaps.
Every repair order. From every dealership visit. The single most important document.
Purchase or lease contract. The agreement you signed for the vehicle.
Vehicle registration. Current registration for the vehicle.
A valid driver’s license. For identity and standing.
Written communication. Any emails or letters with the manufacturer.
Diagnostic reports. If a shop gave you any.
Focused exclusively on automotive law. Lemon law, dealer fraud, and automotive class actions are all we do. Our focus is evident in our results.
20 years against manufacturers and dealers. They have strong legal teams, but we’ve been outmatching them for two decades, and they know it.
$400M+ recovered across 6,000+ cases. Manufacturers don’t pay fairly without a fight, and we know how to make them.
In-house inspection capability. The Margarian Garage lets us physically inspect and document your defect before we file, giving us evidence most firms simply don’t have.
Central Valley representation. Fresno consumers often have fewer options for specialized automotive consumer law representation than larger metros. We handle Central Valley cases regularly, and you don’t need to be near our office to work with us.
No. We offer phone consultations and review documents remotely. Fresno and Central Valley clients work with us regularly without traveling.
Fresno lemon law cases are typically filed at the B.F. Sisk Courthouse in downtown Fresno, which handles unlimited civil matters for the Fresno Superior Court system.
Timelines vary based on the manufacturer, the defect, your repair history, and whether the case resolves through negotiation or goes to court. We’ll give you an honest assessment based on your case.
California lemon law generally applies to vehicles purchased or leased primarily for personal, family, or household use. Some commercial vehicle use may also qualify under specific conditions. If you’re unsure whether your truck qualifies, that’s exactly the kind of question to bring to a consultation.
If your vehicle keeps failing and the manufacturer isn’t making it right, our attorneys are here to help. A free case review is easy, and it could change everything. Call (818) 553-1000.
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is evaluated on its individual merits. Outcomes vary based on the manufacturer, defect, repair history, and case posture. Attorney fees in qualifying lemon law cases are paid separately by the manufacturer upon a successful outcome under the California Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act.
