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Washington DC Lemon Law Attorney

What is a lemon?

If your consumer product or appliance was sold to you or leased after January 1, 1987 and has a defect that substantially impairs its functionality, it is considered a "lemon" under state and federal law. Under Washington DC law, if a new motor vehicle does not conform to all warranties during the first 18,000 miles of operation or during the two year period following the initial purchase, whichever comes first, the consumer needs to report the defect to the manufacturer. It must require multiple repairs while under the manufacturer's factory warranty to qualify under state and federal Lemon Law and all repairs need to be made by the manufacturer, dealership, or other qualified diagnostic center deemed appropriate under the warranty.

It is not uncommon for a person to believe lemon laws only apply to motor vehicles. In reality, Lemon Law applies to all types of consumer products under federal law in accordance with The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, even if the state does not recognize them. Under federal law, used vehicles are also covered if you have a manufacturer's warranty, original or extended. These products include, but are not limited to, cars, trucks, SUVs, motorcycles, RVs/motor homes, boats, computers, and home appliances. There are certain specifications the product must meet, such as costing $25 or more and having a written warranty.

If you are unsure about whether your property is a lemon by legal standards, contact The National Lemon Law Center, where you can be sure you will find the answers you are looking for.

Washington DC Lemon Law Legal Aid

A Washington DC lemon law attorney at The National Lemon Law Center can go over the details of your lemon law case and determine the best course of action. Do not continue to schedule repairs for something that you know is not going to end up fixed for good. You deserve compensation. In some cases, you may be entitled to a full refund or a replacement vehicle. It is important that you speak with an experienced lemon law attorney, not just any general lawyer, to go over your case.

Your vehicle, product, or appliance should not be causing you so much trouble. We can help you take control of the situation. We will meet with you and go over everything with you, including any concerns you may have, during your free consultation. You have nothing to lose but the lemon, so what are you waiting for?

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Contact a Washington DC lemon law attorney today to how we can help you eliminate a lemon from your life and receive compensation for the loss and damages you experienced. We’ve helped over 19,000 consumers and recovered over $70 million.

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    "I think highly of their services and would recommend them for any lemon law case."
    In 2013, I leased a high-end car, but immediately discovered a number of problems, especially sudden braking or sudden acceleration. After taking the car to various authorized dealerships, none were able to fix the problem. The manufacturer was unwilling to admit that a problem existed. After talking with a number of attorneys, I was impressed that Alex concentrated on lemon-law cases. I sent Alex all of my detailed records, he gave me a likely timeframe, and he was able to get the manufacturer to take the car back within that time-frame. I think highly of his services and would recommend him in such lemon-law cases.
    Wes
    "I was screwed on a new car and they helped get a refund!"
    I got screwed on a new car. After fighting the dealership on my own for 6 months and getting nowhere, Alex was able to get me a refund within a reasonable amount of time (about six months, without court). I will use him again if I have to.
    Jordan R.
    "National Lemon Law Center provided me excellent service during the entire process."
    My initial hearing with the State Attorney General was dismissed, and I decided to give it one more try through an attorney.I initially contacted the firm in early February 2013. They responded in three days requesting for documents necessary to review the case. Once I sent them the documents, they responded within a week to let me know that they will take the case. by mid-March, they let me know that they are working with the car company. Yesterday (4/16/13), I went out to my local dealership for them to buyback my car. They paid for the remaining balance of my loan, and paid me the difference in check.Throughout the whole process, Mr. Simanovsky directly communicated with me through either by phone or e-mail to let me know what was going on, which I found to be very pleasantly surprising.This was the kind of service that you always hope for, but not normally expected to receive.
    Thomas B.

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