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Lemon Law Attorneys in Philadelphia, PA

New car from a Philadelphia dealer that’s spent more days in service than on the road? A Pennsylvania-licensed lemon law attorney who handles Philadelphia claims will review your repair history for free.

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How we match your Philadelphia lemon law case

When you submit a Philadelphia 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 Pennsylvania law, so it goes to an attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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.

Every partner reviews your case for free. Injury and workers’ compensation matters are handled on contingency — no fee unless you win. Other matters are quoted upfront, before you commit to anything.

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Lemon Law cases in Philadelphia

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Lemon law claims in Philadelphia involve new cars bought at dealerships in the city and the surrounding suburbs, and sometimes across the bridge in New Jersey. Pennsylvania’s lemon law covers new vehicles with substantial defects the manufacturer cannot fix after a reasonable number of attempts, and it allows recovery of attorney fees. Disputes that are not resolved through the manufacturer end up in Philadelphia County or federal court. DearLegal matches you with a Pennsylvania-licensed attorney who handles lemon law cases in Philadelphia, with a free review.

  • Pennsylvania’s lemon law lets Philadelphia buyers recover attorney fees, so representation often costs nothing upfront.
  • Cars bought across the river in New Jersey may fall under a different state’s lemon law; an attorney can sort it out.
  • Repair orders from Philadelphia-area dealerships are the key evidence of repeated failed repair attempts.

Pennsylvania lemon law rules at a glance

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

Read the full Pennsylvania lemon law guide →
State Lemon Law Citation

Automobile Lemon

Pennsylvania Automobile Lemon Law, 73 P.S. § 1951 to § 1963

Coverage Period / Mileage

12 months

12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever first (new vehicles)

Presumption Trigger

3 repairs

3 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.; PA UTPCPL (73 P.S. § 201-1, with treble damages)

Statute of Limitations

4 years

4 years for UCC breach of warranty under 13 Pa. C.S. § 2725; PA UTPCPL has a 6-year SOL

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 Philadelphia lemon law attorneys cost?

Typical fee schedule

Pennsylvania · Lemon Law

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

Pennsylvania’s Lemon Law (73 P.S. § 1958), the UTPCPL (73 P.S. § 201-9.2, 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 PA lemon law attorneys take cases with no fee deducted from the consumer’s refund or replacement.

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Philadelphia lemon law questions, answered

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Generally yes, for new vehicles with a substantial defect that the manufacturer or its dealers cannot repair after a reasonable number of attempts, or that has been out of service for an extended period. Used cars have different protections. An attorney can review your repair history and confirm eligibility.
Which state’s law applies can depend on where the vehicle was purchased and registered. Both Pennsylvania and New Jersey have lemon laws, and one may be more favorable for your facts. An attorney who handles cross-river cases can determine the best approach.
Usually not out of pocket. Pennsylvania’s lemon law allows recovery of attorney fees from the manufacturer, so most lemon law attorneys take cases without an upfront fee. The free review will explain exactly how the fee arrangement works before you commit.
Under 73 P.S. § 1954, a vehicle is presumed a lemon if, within 12 months or 12,000 miles, the manufacturer cannot repair a nonconformity after 3 attempts, or the vehicle has been out of service for 30 cumulative days. PA’s 3-attempt trigger is among the most consumer-friendly in the country.
PA’s Lemon Law applies only to new vehicles. The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, the PA UCC implied warranty, and the UTPCPL protect used buyers.

Lemon Law attorneys by city in Pennsylvania

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