Stockton – Lemon Law Attorney

Why Choose Krohn & Moss, Ltd.?

Under the local lemon law, you may be entitled to compensation if:

• Your vehicle has a substantial defect that affects its use, safety, or value.
• You’ve given the manufacturer a reasonable number of repair attempts, but they’ve failed to fix your car’s defect(s).
• Your vehicle has spent 30+ days in the shop for repairs under warranty.

If your car meets these conditions and you live in Stockton, our lemon law lawyers can help you file a claim. But first, we’ll negotiate with the manufacturer to get you the compensation you deserve as quickly as possible.

Why Choose Krohn & Moss, Ltd.?

At Krohn & Moss, Ltd. Consumer Law Center®, we concentrate our practice in helping California consumers navigate the Lemon Law claims process with confidence. Our team of experienced lemon law attorneys serving residents of Stockton has successfully handled over 10,000 cases in California alone. Nationally, we’ve prevailed in over 60,000 lemon law cases for frustrated consumers like you.

✅ No Upfront Fees – You don’t pay unless we win or settle your case. And a fee-shifting provision in the law forces the manufacturer to pay your attorney’s fees when we win.
✅ Proven Results – We have a strong track record of holding manufacturers accountable. Car companies have been litigating against us for years and are familiar with our attorneys. Furthermore, we settle approximately 99% of our cases.
✅ Dedicated Legal Support – We handle everything from gathering evidence to negotiating with automakers and taking a case to trial in the unlikely event a trial is required.

What Vehicles Are Covered Under the Lemon Law in Stockton?

Our lemon law attorneys practicing in Stockton can help with claims involving:

• New and used vehicles under warranty at the time of the first repair attempt
• Cars, trucks, SUVs, motorcycles, and electric vehicles
• Lease and purchase agreements
• Manufacturer defects, safety issues, and recurring mechanical failures

The law was designed to protect consumers from buying or leasing faulty vehicles. Thus, you must bring the vehicle in for repairs within 18 months or 18,000 miles of the original delivery date.

If you have a used vehicle or your problems started after 18 months or 18,000 miles, the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act protects you for the duration of your car’s warranty. Still, if you think you have a lemon, the sooner you take action, the greater your chances of a successful outcome.

Does the Lemon Law Cover Business Vehicles?

Many business owners rely on their vehicles for daily operations, but what happens when a commercial vehicle turns out to be defective? California Lemon Law extends protection to certain business-owned vehicles. Specifically, it covers vehicles registered to a business with fewer than five vehicles in its fleet.

If your business vehicle has been repeatedly repaired under warranty without success, you may be eligible for a refund or replacement. If you live in Stockton, our lemon law attorneys are here to help you navigate the claims process. If you have a legitimate claim, we can help you secure a refund or replacement vehicle.

Understanding Arbitration in Lemon Law Cases

California and federal law requires that consumers participate in informal dispute resolution prior to filing a lawsuit provided the program the automobile manufacturer has in place to arbitrate a claim meets very rigorous federal standards. We will counsel you as to whether you need to participate in arbitration with the automobile manufacturer and will handle the administrative process. We will also represent you at arbitration.If you’re satisfied with the arbitration decision, you can collect what you’re owed. If not, we’ll file a lawsuit to ensure that you’re fairly compensated for your lemon.

Civil Penalties Under California’s Lemon Law

If a car company knowingly refuses to follow California’s Lemon Law, it may have to pay civil penalties. These penalties are meant to punish manufacturers that ignore the law and can be up to two times the amount of your actual damages. That means if you win your case, you could receive up to three times what you paid for your vehicle, less a usage fee.

To collect civil penalties, we must show that the manufacturer intentionally ignored your lemon law rights. Our skilled lemon law attorneys will present the appropriate evidence in such cases to increase your payout.