Business Details
23 Years
experience
Your Trusted Lemon Law Attorneys in California
At Johnson & Buxton, we bring over 20 years of combined legal expertise to consumers navigating California's lemon law. Our attorneys, Derek Johnson and Jonathan Buxton, previously represented automakers in lemon law cases, granting us unique insights into manufacturer defense strategies. We leverage this experience to advocate for clients across California, from Ventura to Los Angeles and beyond, ensuring they receive fair compensation for defective vehicles.Our practice focuses exclusively on lemon law, covering domestic and international brands, including electric vehicles. We operate on a contingency basismanufacturers cover legal fees if we winand prioritize transparent communication, keeping clients informed at every stage. Recognized for our success in complex cases, we offer personalized service, thorough case evaluations, and a commitment to maximizing client recoveries without upfront costs.
Services
Lemon Law Claims
Vehicle Buyback Assistance
EV Lemon Cases
Used Car Lemon Disputes
Manufacturer Negotiations
Lawsuit Representation
Case Evaluation
Certified Pre-Owned Claims
Transmission Defects
Battery Failure Claims
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of combined lemon law experience previously spent defending automakers.
- Our team implements strategies based on insider knowledge of manufacturer defense tactics.
- We provide personalized service with direct communication from lead attorneys.
- We guarantee no upfront costsmanufacturers pay legal fees if we win.
- We serve clients across California with physical offices from Ventura to San Diego.
What people say
Extremely responsive
Highly recommend
Efficient and professional
No out-of-pocket costs
Exceeded expectations
Services
Lemon Law Claims
We represent California consumers in lemon law cases against manufacturers for defective vehicles. Our attorneys handle claims involving repeated repair attempts for critical issues like engine failures, transmission problems, and electrical system malfunctions. Clients receive personalized guidance through the legal process with no upfront costs, as manufacturers cover legal fees upon successful resolution.
Electric Vehicle Claims
Specialized representation for electric vehicle owners facing battery degradation, Autopilot failures, and charging system defects. We navigate unique challenges in EV lemon cases, including Tesla's limited service network and software-related issues. Our contingency-based approach ensures accessible legal recourse for owners of high-tech vehicles requiring complex diagnostics.
Used Car Protection
We assist consumers with lemon claims for used vehicles still under manufacturer warranties. This includes certified pre-owned models and leased vehicles experiencing persistent defects. Our legal strategies address unique challenges in used car claims, ensuring protection under California's broad lemon law provisions regardless of vehicle age or ownership status.
Manufacturer Buybacks
We specialize in securing buyback agreements requiring manufacturers to refund vehicle payments, registration fees, and related expenses. Our attorneys handle negotiations with major automakers, leveraging experience in repurchase valuation calculations including mileage deductions. Clients receive comprehensive guidance through the buyback process from initial claim to vehicle return.
Trial Representation
While most cases settle pre-trial, we prepare every case for litigation to maximize client leverage. Our attorneys have extensive experience in automotive defect litigation, including complex transmission cases and class action strategies. We maintain a 98% success rate in trial-ready preparations due to our thorough documentation and insider understanding of manufacturer defense tactics.
People
Derek Johnson
Attorney
With over a decade of lemon law experience previously spent defending automakers, Derek Johnson now specializes in consumer representation. His insider knowledge of manufacturer defense strategies has secured hundreds of successful buybacks for clients across California.
Jonathan Buxton
Attorney
Jonathan Buxton combines technical automotive understanding with legal expertise, having represented clients in over 500 lemon law cases. His background working with manufacturer engineering teams provides unique insights into defect documentation and valuation negotiations.
Questions
What qualifies as a lemon vehicle in California?
A vehicle with repeated repair attempts for the same defect (two for safety issues, four for other problems) or out-of-service periods exceeding 30 days during warranty coverage.
Does the lemon law cover used vehicles?
Yes, if the vehicle remains under the original or extended manufacturer warranty or is a certified pre-owned vehicle.
What are typical lemon law remedies?
Manufacturers must either repurchase the vehicle with full refund of payments and fees, or provide a replacement vehicle under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act.
Are Tesla and electric vehicle claims different?
While the legal framework remains the same, our attorneys specialize in EV-specific issues like battery degradation and software malfunctions that require technical experts for proper documentation.
How long do lemon law cases take?
Most cases resolve in 60-90 days through manufacturer negotiations, though litigation-bound cases may take 6-12 months to reach trial readiness while maintaining settlement opportunities.
