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If you bought or leased a defective vehicle in Orange County and the manufacturer can’t fix it, you may have a claim under California lemon law. We handle cases across the Orange County market from Anaheim to Irvine to San Clemente.
California lemon law applies in Orange County 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 Orange County dealership for the same problem multiple times and it still isn’t fixed, that’s the strongest indicator you may have a case.
Orange County consumer 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, the central civil filing venue for the OC Superior Court system. The OC court tends to move civil cases efficiently, and manufacturers’ counsel are familiar with the venue, as are we.
We represent consumers throughout Orange County, including Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Orange, Santa Ana, San Clemente, Tustin, and Yorba Linda. OC is one of California’s most affluent vehicle markets, with a disproportionate share of luxury cases involving Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Porsche, and Tesla.
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 OC luxury market. Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Porsche, Tesla, and others. We know the patterns and the defense playbooks for each.
No. We offer phone consultations and can review your documents remotely. Our main office is in Glendale, but Orange County clients regularly work with us remotely.
Orange County 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.
Yes. Luxury vehicles often have higher purchase prices, which means higher potential recoveries, and more complex systems that can produce harder-to-document defects. We have experience with luxury brands and the specific defense strategies manufacturers use for them.
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.
