• No Out Of Pocket Expense

  • The Auto Manufacturer Pays Our Legal Fees, Not You

  • Over 97% Success Rate In Lemon Law Cases

  • Over $50 Million Recovered For Our Clients

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A History of Results

Wirtz Law has successfully obtained recoveries for our clients in excess of $50 million.

$632,141.03

Our client, the plaintiff, purchased a brand new 2014 Focus for $40,007, including add-ons and financing. Within three days, the transmission began to slip and…

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$204,824.91

Our client, Sam P. purchased a new 2010 BMW X5, as a premium luxury SUV to enjoy in his retirement and to use for safe…

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$130,373.37

Matthew J. and Marisa J. bought a used 2011 Dodge Durango to be their primary family vehicle, to be used to drive to and from…

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Southern California Lemon Law Attorney

As a consumer, you expect to receive a vehicle you and your family can rely on for running everyday errands, commuting to work, or taking road trips. It is unfair to be left with a vehicle you cannot feel safe in. Although basic maintenance and repairs are expected, taking your car in for ongoing issues is problematic.

Thankfully, California lemon laws are there to protect vehicle owners. And the lemon law attorneys at Wirtz Law APC are here to protect you. Not only have we recovered over $50 million for California consumers like you, but we can also use our years of experience practicing in the San Diego and Los Angeles area to help tip the scales in your favor. We don't just know lemon law, we know the Southern California area, along with its judges and procedures. Just as every case is unique, every county is different, and we will put our knowledge of the judges, clerks and courts of San Diego and Los Angeles to work for you.

California Lawyers Fight to Protect Consumers

Nothing is more aggravating than when you buy or lease a new or used vehicle, which turns out to be a lemon. A car may be a "lemon" if it is purchased or leased in California as new or used and if the dealership has made as little as two unsuccessful attempts to repair your car's defects under warranty.

The lemon law provides a remedy when a vehicle fails to meet basic reliability standards. Although California courts don't require vehicle owners to hire an attorney to bring a case forward, facing automobile manufacturers will be arduous. However, you don't have to do it alone. The experienced Los Angeles and San Diego lemon law attorneys at Wirtz Law APC are here to help. We bring years of experience and have recovered over $50 million for California consumers like you.

How many repair attempts are enough?

In California, a reasonable number of attempts can be as few as two times, but the more attempts made to keep the vehicle defect free makes it more likely that your vehicle is a lemon.

In addition, a vehicle can qualify as a lemon if it has been in the repair shop for more than 30 days total. These 30 days may not need to occur all at once.

The following list contains examples of covered defects, but it is not exhaustive. If you do not see your particular issue listed, you may still have a case on your hands. The next best step is to speak with an experienced San Diego and Los Angeles lemon law attorney to discuss your situation.

Typical Vehicle Defects include:

  • Airbag defects
  • Brake problems
  • Defective seat belts
  • Engine malfunctions
  • Electrical problems
  • Exhaust system defects
  • Faulty coolant systems or dashboard lights
  • Fuel system problems
  • Navigation malfunctions
  • Power equipment defects
  • Power steering issues
  • Suspension and transmission problems
  • Leaks of coolant, fluid, and oil

Experienced Trial Attorneys

The attorneys on our team try more cases to jury verdict in a year than most attorneys attempt in a career. Over the past several years, Wirtz Law has recovered millions for California consumers like you. As seasoned lawyers in jury trials, arbitration and mediation, our extensive trial experience produces unmatched results that enable you to maximize your recovery. Our goal is to recover more than just a buyback for you. We seek to recover both actual damages and civil penalties (up to two times your actual damages) against automakers.

Three key questions

When a vehicle is leased, three key questions apply in a lemon law case:

  • Did the vehicle have a defect or defects that substantially impaired the use, value or safety of the vehicle?
  • Did the person who leased the vehicle give the manufacturer a reasonable number of attempts to fix the problem?
  • Did the vehicle continue to have defects after a reasonable number of repair attempts?

If the answers to these questions are yes, your vehicle may be lemon and you may have a California lemon law claim. Like vehicle owners, you can expect a refund or replacement vehicle if you win your lawsuit.

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San Diego, CA 92122
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Los Angeles, CA 90024

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Laguna Beach, CA 92651

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