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Lemon Law Attorneys in Clovis, NM

Clovis drivers whose new cars or trucks keep failing under warranty may qualify under New Mexico’s lemon law. An attorney who handles lemon law claims for Clovis residents will review your repair records for free.

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How we match your Clovis lemon law case

When you submit a Clovis lemon law matter, we route it through a national network of independent partner firms and put it in front of the one that fits best — based on the kind of case it is, what it is likely to involve, where it has to be handled, and who has capacity to take it on now.

  1. Case type

    A lemon law matter needs someone who handles lemon law work day to day, not a generalist. Practice area is the first filter.

  2. Size and complexity

    Some firms are built for catastrophic injury and multi-party litigation; others resolve straightforward claims quickly. We weigh what your matter is likely to involve against how each firm actually works.

  3. Jurisdiction and licensing

    Your matter is decided under New Mexico law, so it goes to an attorney licensed in New Mexico who regularly appears where your case would be heard.

  4. Capacity and fit

    Availability, conflicts of interest and language all matter. If the best-fit firm cannot take your case, we route it to the next one that can — or tell you plainly when no one in the network is the right answer.

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Lemon Law cases in Clovis

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Clovis drivers put hard miles on trucks and SUVs across US 60/84 and US 70, hauling for dairy, farm, and rail work, so a new vehicle with a persistent defect is more than an inconvenience. New Mexico's lemon law covers newer vehicles still under the manufacturer's warranty and generally requires giving the dealer or manufacturer a fair chance to repair before a refund or replacement is owed. If informal steps and any manufacturer arbitration program fail, suit can be brought in the Ninth Judicial District Court in Curry County. DearLegal matches you with a New Mexico-licensed attorney who handles lemon law cases in Clovis, with a free review.

  • Lemon law suits by Clovis buyers are filed in the Ninth Judicial District Court in Curry County when a claim cannot be resolved with the manufacturer.
  • New Mexico's lemon law generally applies to newer vehicles within the warranty period, so repair orders and dates are the core of the case.
  • Buying a vehicle across the line in Texas can mean Texas lemon law procedures apply instead of New Mexico's.

New Mexico lemon law rules at a glance

Clovis cases run under New Mexico law. The full walkthrough — timeline, when to call, case types, and what a recovery can include — is on the New Mexico page.

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State Lemon Law Citation

Motor Vehicle

New Mexico Motor Vehicle Quality Assurance Act, NMSA § 57-16A-1 to § 57-16A-9

Coverage Period / Mileage

2 years

2 years or 24,000 miles, whichever first (new vehicles)

Presumption Trigger

4 repairs

4 or more repair attempts for the same defect, or 30 cumulative days out of service

Federal Backup

Magnuson-Moss

Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, 15 U.S.C. § 2301 et seq.; NM Unfair Practices Act (NMSA § 57-12-10)

Statute of Limitations

6 months

6 months after expiration of the warranty (NMSA § 57-16A-7); 4 years for UCC breach of warranty under NMSA § 55-2-725

Typical attorney fee

Fee-shifting

Fee-shifting — if you win, the other side pays your attorney’s fees

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How much do Clovis lemon law attorneys cost?

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Fee modelManufacturer Pays Fees
Attorney feepaid by the other side if you win
Your recoverykept in full
Case reviewFree

Illustrative only. Your fee terms are set in a written agreement with your attorney and may include costs and expenses regardless of outcome.

In New Mexico lemon law cases the law can shift your attorney’s fees to the other side — you keep your recovery.

New Mexico’s Lemon Law (NMSA § 57-16A-6), the Unfair Practices Act (NMSA § 57-12-10, with treble damages), and the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. § 2310(d)(2)) are all fee-shifting — the manufacturer pays the prevailing consumer’s reasonable attorney fees on top of the recovery. Most New Mexico lemon law attorneys take cases with no fee deducted from the consumer’s refund or replacement.

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Clovis lemon law questions, answered

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Generally, a defect that substantially impairs use or value and is not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts, or a vehicle out of service for repairs for an extended period. The problem must show up while the vehicle is covered by the manufacturer's warranty. An attorney can review your repair history against the statute's requirements.
The obligation for a refund or replacement generally runs to the manufacturer, not the local dealership, though the dealer performs the repairs that build your record. Manufacturers often require you to use an arbitration program first. An attorney can handle the notice and arbitration steps so nothing is waived.
New Mexico sets deadlines that vary, and lemon law claims are further limited by how long the vehicle remains under warranty, so waiting can eliminate the remedy. Keep every repair order, invoice, and written communication. A New Mexico attorney can confirm your exact deadline based on your purchase and repair dates.
Under NMSA § 57-16A-3, a vehicle is presumed a lemon if, within 2 years or 24,000 miles, the manufacturer cannot repair a nonconformity after 4 attempts, or the vehicle has been out of service for 30 cumulative days.
New Mexico’s Lemon Law applies only to new vehicles. The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and NM UCC implied warranty of merchantability protect used buyers with a written warranty.

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