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If your car keeps failing in Irvine and the manufacturer can’t make it right, you may have a claim under California lemon law. We handle cases across South Orange County.
California lemon law applies in Irvine 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 an Irvine-area dealership for the same problem multiple times and it still isn’t fixed, that’s the strongest indicator you may have a case.
Irvine is part of Orange County, so cases are filed in the Orange County Superior Court. Unlimited civil cases are heard at the Central Justice Center at 700 Civic Center Drive in Santa Ana, a short drive from most of Irvine. We file in the appropriate venue and handle the case from there.
We represent consumers throughout Irvine and the surrounding South Orange County communities, including Tustin, Newport Beach, Newport Coast, Costa Mesa, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Hills, Laguna Beach, Aliso Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, Coto de Caza, and Ladera Ranch. Irvine has one of the highest household incomes in California, with corresponding concentrations of luxury vehicles, leases, and CPO purchases that can produce larger refund and settlement values.
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.
Experience with the South OC luxury market. Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Porsche, Lexus, Tesla, and others. We know the patterns and the defense playbooks for each.
No. We offer phone consultations and review documents remotely. Irvine clients work with us regularly without traveling.
Irvine lemon law cases are typically filed at the Central Justice Center in Santa Ana, which handles unlimited civil matters for the OC 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.
The process is the same. The math can be different because higher-value vehicles can produce larger refunds on qualifying cases. Luxury vehicles also tend to have more complex systems, which can produce harder-to-document defects that benefit from in-house inspection.
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.
