California's #1 Lemon Law Firm
California's #1 Lemon Law Attorneys
Get Your Money Back Fast
Defective car? We pursue a full refund, replacement vehicle, or cash settlement under California's Song-Beverly Act. No fees unless we win.
California's Song-Beverly Act requires the manufacturer to pay your attorney fees when your claim succeeds — so quality representation costs you nothing out of pocket.
How California Lemon Law Works
Three simple steps to get the compensation you deserve
Free Consultation
Tell us about your vehicle problems. We'll evaluate your case at no cost.
We Handle Everything
Our experienced attorneys negotiate with manufacturers on your behalf.
Get Compensated
Receive a refund, replacement, or cash settlement. No fee unless we win.
Estimate your buyback in 30 seconds
California's Song-Beverly Act runs your refund through a specific formula: purchase price minus a mileage offset, plus finance charges and incidental damages. Punch in your numbers and see what the manufacturer should owe — including civil penalty exposure under §1794(c).
- Mileage offset formula (§1793.2(d)(2)(C))
- Civil penalty up to 2× damages (§1794(c))
- The 18-month / 18,000-mile presumption
- Buyback vs replacement choice
- What dealers and manufacturers don't tell you
Why Choose Lion Lemon?
A California law firm focused exclusively on lemon law — so you never pay a fee unless we win.
How You Pay Nothing
The Song-Beverly Act puts the cost on the manufacturer
Under California Civil Code §1794(d), a manufacturer that loses must pay your attorney fees — not you.
What You Can Recover
If your vehicle qualifies as a lemon, California's Song-Beverly Act gives you three possible paths.
Vehicle Buyback
A refund of your purchase price and finance charges, minus a statutory mileage offset for the miles you drove before the first repair.
Replacement Vehicle
A comparable new vehicle from the same manufacturer, with the manufacturer covering taxes, registration, and related transfer costs.
Civil Penalty
Where a manufacturer willfully violates the Act, Civil Code §1794(c) allows a civil penalty of up to two times your actual damages.
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