Lemon Law Help, Wherever You Drive
Lemon law is written state by state, so the deadline, the proof you need, and what you can recover all change at the state line. RockPoint Law handles claims nationwide. Find yours below.
One Defective Car, a Different Rulebook in Every State
There is no single national lemon law. Each state writes its own, and the differences decide cases. A truck that clearly qualifies in one state might fall outside the window in another simply because the repair attempts happened a few months too late. The number of repair tries that counts as “reasonable,” how many days in the shop trigger a claim, whether used and leased vehicles are covered, how long you have to file — all of it is set locally.
That is why a firm that knows one state is not enough. We track the statute that applies where you bought or registered the vehicle, line your repair history up against it, and push the manufacturer toward the outcome your state actually allows. You drive the same lemon everywhere; the law treats it differently in each place, and that is exactly what we account for.
Get Your Free Case ReviewFind Your State
Pick where your vehicle was purchased or registered. State pages are rolling out as we build them — Florida is live now, and more open each month.
Not sure which state applies? Use where you bought or registered the car. If you have moved since, or bought in one state and registered in another, just call us — we will sort out which law gives you the strongest claim.
Northeast 9 states
Southeast 10 states
Midwest 12 states
South Central 4 states
Mountain West 8 states
West Coast & Pacific 4 states
Mid-Atlantic 3 states
Four Signs You May Have a Case
The details vary by state, but most strong claims share these markers. Recognize a few of them? It is worth a call.
The same problem keeps coming back
You have taken the vehicle in for the same defect more than once and it still is not fixed. Repeat repair attempts are the heart of almost every lemon law claim.
It has spent weeks in the shop
Many states set a threshold for total days out of service. If your car has been parked at the dealer for repairs far longer than it should, that clock may already be working in your favor.
The defect affects safety or value
Brakes, steering, electrical faults, stalling, transmission trouble — problems that make the car unsafe or worth far less than you paid carry real weight in a claim.
It is still under warranty
Most claims involve a vehicle covered by the manufacturer’s warranty when the trouble started. That covers plenty of new cars, leases, and even some certified pre-owned vehicles.
More Than Just Your Money Back
What a win looks like depends on your state and your vehicle. These are the outcomes we pursue most.
A refund
The manufacturer buys the lemon back. That can mean your down payment, the monthly payments you have made, and related costs, minus a usage offset in some states.
A replacement
A comparable vehicle that actually works, instead of the one that keeps failing. Useful when you want to keep driving without restarting the whole buying process.
A cash settlement
You keep the car and the manufacturer pays you for the trouble and lost value. Often the fastest route when the defect is real but you would rather not give up the vehicle.
In most states the manufacturer also covers your attorney’s fees when you win — which is why our clients pay nothing out of pocket.
Lemon Law Is All We Do
We do not dabble in lemon law between other cases. It is the whole practice — which is how we have recovered more than $50 million for over 10,000 drivers. The attorneys below lead that work.
Steven Nassi
Steven has handled some of the firm’s toughest matters against major manufacturers and sets the standard for how aggressively we pursue each claim.
Read bioNatalie Nassi
Natalie is known for her technical command of warranty and consumer protection law, and for keeping clients in the loop at every turn.
Read bioAaron Waldo
Aaron pairs hands-on automotive knowledge with military discipline, a combination that pays off when we dig into a vehicle’s repair record.
Read bioLiam Jones
Liam focuses on lemon law and civil litigation and is licensed in New York and New Jersey, sharpening our reach across the Northeast.
Read bioQuestions About Where You Live
The answers below cover the state-specific questions we hear most.
Does it matter which state I file my lemon law claim in?+
Yes, and it can change the whole case. The state where you bought or registered the vehicle sets the deadline, the number of repair attempts that counts, and what you can recover. We start by confirming which law applies to you, then build the claim around it.
My state isn’t listed as live yet. Can you still help?+
Absolutely. We handle claims nationwide. The state pages are simply rolling out one at a time — the lack of a page does not mean we cannot take your case. Call or request a free review and we will get started.
I bought the car in one state and live in another. Which law applies?+
It depends on the facts — sometimes the purchase state controls, sometimes the registration state does, and occasionally you have a choice. We look at both and pursue the path that gives you the strongest claim.
How much does it cost to hire RockPoint?+
Nothing up front. In most lemon law cases the manufacturer pays your attorney’s fees when you win, so our clients pay nothing out of pocket. The case review is free as well.
Can a used or leased vehicle qualify?+
Often, yes. Leased vehicles are covered in most states. Used cars can qualify too, especially when they are still under the manufacturer’s warranty or were sold certified pre-owned. The rules differ by state, so it is worth checking your specific situation with us.
See If Your State’s Law Is on Your Side
Tell us a few details about your vehicle and we will review it against the law where you bought it — free, and with no obligation.
Free & confidential — no fees unless we win.