Washington Lemon Law Attorneys

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How we match your Washington lemon law case

When you submit a Washington 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.

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.

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.

Jurisdiction and licensing

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

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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Exhibit A

What happens with a lemon law claim in Washington

Day 0
The same problem keeps coming back.
Keep every repair order and note dates, mileage and days out of service. Those records are the case.
Within 24 hours
Tell us what happened.
Two minutes on this page. A Washington lemon law attorney reviews it for free and, if it’s a fit, you’re matched within 24 hours.
Weeks 1–4
Repair history is reviewed.
Your attorney checks the repair attempts and days down against Washington’s lemon law standard and the manufacturer’s warranty.
Months 1–3
Demand to the manufacturer.
A formal demand for repurchase or replacement. Manufacturers often settle here once counsel is involved.
Before the deadline
Suit is filed if it has to be.
Deadlines are strict and vary by claim. Your attorney tracks every one of them.
Resolution
Refund, replacement or cash.
If you win, the law shifts your attorney’s fees to the other side. You keep your recovery.

State Lemon Law Citation: Motor Vehicle
Washington Motor Vehicle Lemon Law, RCW Ch. 19.118
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 (2 for serious safety defects), or 30 cumulative calendar days out of service
Federal Backup: Magnuson-Moss
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, 15 U.S.C. § 2301 et seq.; Washington Consumer Protection Act (RCW Ch. 19.86)
Statute of Limitations: 30 months
30 months from delivery for the state arbitration (RCW § 19.118.090); 4 years for UCC breach of warranty under RCW § 62A.2-725
Typical attorney fee: Fee-shifting
Fee-shifting — if you win, the other side pays your attorney’s fees

Washington’s Motor Vehicle Lemon Law (RCW Ch. 19.118) covers new motor vehicles for 2 years or 24,000 miles, and provides for refund or replacement when the manufacturer cannot repair a substantial defect after 4 attempts (2 for serious safety defects), or the vehicle has been out of service for 30 cumulative calendar days. Washington’s law is among the strongest in the West — combined state arbitration (administered by the Attorney General) and judicial remedies, plus the Washington Consumer Protection Act (RCW Ch. 19.86) with treble damages up to $25,000. Washington’s EV market is one of the largest per capita in the country. An experienced attorney layers these statutes with the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. § 2301).

Exhibit B

When to call a lemon law attorney in Washington

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Exhibit C

Lemon Law cases we take in Washington

Which one is closest to yours?

Engine failures

Oil consumption, head gasket failures, and stalling — common WA claims. TSBs often confirm a known defect.

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Exhibit D

How much do Washington lemon law attorneys cost?

Typical fee schedule

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

Washington’s Motor Vehicle Lemon Law (RCW § 19.118.090), the Washington Consumer Protection Act (RCW § 19.86.090, with treble damages up to $25,000), 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 Washington lemon law attorneys take cases with no fee deducted from the consumer’s refund or replacement.

A good attorney walks through every number at your free consultation — before you sign anything.

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Exhibit E

What your Washington lemon law compensation can include

A Washington lemon law recovery is built from several parts. Tap one to see what it covers.

Full Refund

Full purchase price (taxes, registration, finance charges) less a reasonable use offset under RCW § 19.118.041.

DearLegal is a legal referral service, not a law firm. We connect individuals with licensed attorneys who can evaluate their case. Nothing on this page constitutes legal advice. Results vary based on individual circumstances.

Exhibit F

Washington lemon law questions, answered

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Under RCW § 19.118.041, a vehicle is presumed a lemon if, within 2 years or 24,000 miles, the manufacturer cannot repair a nonconformity after 4 attempts (2 for serious safety defects), or the vehicle has been out of service for 30 cumulative calendar days.

WA’s Lemon Law applies only to new vehicles. Magnuson-Moss, the WA UCC implied warranty, and the Consumer Protection Act protect used buyers.

Yes. WA’s definition of consumer includes lessees obligated to make payments.

The Washington Attorney General administers the New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Program. Decisions are binding on the manufacturer; consumers can pursue further remedies in court.

The consumer. RCW § 19.118.041 gives the consumer the right to select refund (less a reasonable use offset) or a comparable replacement.

RCW § 19.118.090 (arbitration costs/fees), RCW § 19.86.090 (CPA, with up to $25,000 treble damages plus attorney fees), and 15 U.S.C. § 2310(d)(2) all shift attorney fees to the manufacturer.

WA’s Lemon Law generally applies to vehicles registered in Washington. Magnuson-Moss applies nationwide.

Lemon Law attorneys by city in Washington

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Other case types in Washington

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Animal Incident attorneysWashington holds dog owners strictly liable — the owner pays for an unprovoked bite even if the dog has never bitten anyone before.

Business Dispute attorneysWashington’s 2020 non-compete law sharply limits enforcement against workers earning under set income thresholds — a major shift from the old rules.

Car Accident attorneysWashington is a fault state with pure comparative negligence — and PIP coverage is offered (though not required) with most auto policies.

Consumer Protection attorneysWashington’s Consumer Protection Act lets consumers recover triple damages up to $25,000 plus attorney fees — one of the strongest consumer laws in the West.

Criminal Defense attorneysWashington’s sentencing guidelines and exceptional-sentence rules make sentencing strategy critical from arraignment forward.

Defective Product attorneysWashington’s Product Liability Act folds negligence and warranty claims into a single statewide framework.

Employment attorneysWashington’s anti-discrimination law reaches further than federal law — it applies to employers with 8 or more employees and allows uncapped damages and attorney fees.

Family Law attorneysWashington is a community-property state — and long-term committed relationships can get fair property division even without marriage.

Immigration attorneysWashington has immigration courts in Seattle and Tacoma — and proximity to the Canadian border creates unique entry and admissibility issues.

Medical Malpractice attorneysWashington’s Supreme Court struck down damages caps decades ago — leaving WA one of the more plaintiff-friendly med-mal states.

Personal Injury attorneysA three-year filing deadline and pure comparative fault make Washington one of the more plaintiff-friendly injury states in the West.

Slip and Fall attorneysWashington premises liability turns on notice and reasonableness — and courts apply a special self-service-store standard for commercial slip-and-falls.

Social Security Disability attorneysWashington disability hearing offices in Seattle and Spokane process moderate volumes — and federal courts in the Ninth Circuit are comparatively claimant-friendly on appeal.

Workers’ Compensation attorneysWashington is a state-run comp system — the Department of Labor & Industries is the sole insurer, with limited self-insured employer exceptions, and a separate board handles appeals.

Washington Lemon Law Attorneys

How we match your Washington lemon law case

Case type

Size and complexity

Jurisdiction and licensing

Capacity and fit

What happens with a lemon law claim in Washington

The same problem keeps coming back.

Tell us what happened.

Repair history is reviewed.

Demand to the manufacturer.

Suit is filed if it has to be.

Refund, replacement or cash.

When to call a lemon law attorney in Washington

Lemon Law cases we take in Washington

Engine failures

Transmission defects

Electrical and infotainment failures

Brake system defects

Steering system failures

Airbag recall overlap

HVAC failures

Paint and body defects

Persistent rattles and drivetrain noise

EV-specific defects

Recall non-fix

Persistent warning lights and fuel system defects

How much do Washington lemon law attorneys cost?

What your Washington lemon law compensation can include

Full Refund

Comparable Replacement Vehicle

Cash & Keep Settlement

Treble Damages (CPA)

Attorney Fees (Fee-Shifting)

Incidental & Consequential Damages

Washington lemon law questions, answered

Lemon Law attorneys by city in Washington

Other case types in Washington

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