• Over 98% Success Rate In Lemon Law Cases

  • Over $70 Million Recovered For Our Clients

  • No Out Of Pocket Expense

  • The Auto Manufacturer Pays Our Legal Fees, Not You

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A History of Results

Wirtz Law has successfully obtained recoveries for our clients in excess of $70 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, the Plaintiff 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

The Plaintiffs bought a used 2011 Dodge Durango to be their primary family vehicle, to be used to drive to and from work and shuttle…

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Los Angeles 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 $70 Million for California consumers like you, but we can also use our years of experience practicing in the 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 Los Angeles to work for you.

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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. The experienced Los Angeles lemon law attorneys at Wirtz Law APC are here to help. We bring years of experience and have recovered over $70 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 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 lemon attorneys on our team has tried more cases to jury verdict in some years 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.

How To Hire the Best Lemon Lawyer in Los Angeles

California lemon law protects the rights of those who unknowingly buy a defective vehicle the manufacturer can’t repair. Knowing this, automakers work hard to avoid paying compensation to lemon vehicle owners and to minimize the size of the offers they make. With an experienced Los Angeles lemon lawyer on your side, you can fight back, protect your rights, and secure the full and fair compensation you deserve.

Finding the best lemon law attorney in Los Angeles can be challenging - especially when you’re already dealing with the frustration of a defective vehicle. Here’s what to look for to make sure you hire the best Los Angeles lemon lawyer available:

The best lemon lawyer in Los Angeles will provide a free consultation.

The best lemon law attorneys offer no-cost, no-obligation consultations. You can speak directly to the attorney and ask questions without paying out of pocket and without an obligation to hire that lawyer. During the conversation, you can determine whether the attorney answers your questions in a way you understand. You can choose a lawyer confidently after you’ve had a helpful, reliable conversation.

The best lemon law attorney in Los Angeles will always keep you up to date on your case.

Court cases can move slowly, and lemon law claims are no exception. Whether it’s news about a response from an automaker, the filing of an important piece of paperwork, or simply a report that the other side is delaying, the best lemon law attorneys provide regular updates. Top Los Angeles lemon lawyers also respond promptly when you reach out - so you’ll know that when you ask, you’ll get an answer.

The best lemon lawyers in Los Angeles demand maximum settlement damages for you.

California lemon law entitles you to a refund of what you paid for your vehicle, less a mileage offset amount for the use of the vehicle before the first defect manifested. You are also entitled to incidental and consequential damages resulting from your care and custody of the vehicle that are related to the defects. And, if the automaker willfully failed to buy back your lemon, then you are also entitled to civil penalty damages up to two times your actual damages. The best law firms seek to recover all of your damages and do not settle for a cash settlement where you keep you defective vehicle.

The best lemon lawyers in Los Angeles have the litigation experience needed to win a jury trial.

Most lemon law claims don’t go to trial. Instead, they’re settled out of court between the automaker and the vehicle owner, with the help of each side’s attorneys. The best lemon law attorneys, however, have the experience to know that any case might go to court. That’s why they prepare each case from the start as if they’ll need to fight and win at trial. These attorneys have prevailed in court on previous cases, and they apply this experience and knowledge to build the strongest possible case for each client from day one.

The best lemon law attorneys in Los Angeles make the auto manufacturer pay for your legal fees.

Did you know that California’s lemon law requires the automaker to pay your attorney’s fees if you win your case? Experienced Los Angeles lemon law attorneys know - and they hold the automaker accountable for this responsibility. This means that you can work with the best lawyers on your lemon law claim without worrying about a high price tag.

The best lemon law firm in Los Angeles handles all makes and models.

Whether you have an EV, hybrid, SUV, diesel, sedan, truck, gas vehicle or whether you have a luxury or economical vehicle, the best law firms have experience with all makes and models, no matter what you own. If the vehicle is new or certified used and it has substantially impairing defect, then the best law firms will have the experience you need. Based on all these factors, your best decision will be to hire the team at Wirtz Law APC, which has the skills, qualifications, experience, and expertise to win your case and get you maximum damages.

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