Kern County
Lemon Law & Personal Injury Lawyers in Bakersfield
At the southern end of the Central Valley, Bakersfield's long highway distances and intense heat are hard on vehicles. Mousavi Law Firm represents Bakersfield drivers in lemon law and personal injury claims across California.
Representing Bakersfield Drivers
California's Lemon Law protects Bakersfield consumers who buy or lease defective new and certified pre-owned vehicles. If repeated repair attempts have failed, you may be owed a buyback, replacement, or cash settlement, and the manufacturer pays our fees.
Highway 99, Interstate 5, and Highway 58 see serious car and truck collisions every year. We fight for injured victims to recover medical costs, lost income, and pain and suffering.
Our office is in Woodland Hills, and we serve Bakersfield and Kern County remotely. Every consultation is free and can be done by phone or video.
The Grapevine finds defects that flat-land driving hides
Every Bakersfield driver knows the climb: I-5 over the Tejon Pass gains thousands of feet in a sustained pull, in summer heat that regularly exceeds 100 degrees at the valley floor. That combination — long grades under load, extreme heat, and high-speed distances on the 99 and 58 — is the hardest duty cycle most passenger vehicles will ever see.
It's also where marginal vehicles give themselves away. Transmissions that shudder or overheat on the climb, cooling systems that can't hold temperature, turbos that derate, EVs that throttle power halfway up the grade — these are the complaints Kern County drivers bring us, and they tend to be reproducible in exactly the conditions dealers don't test in. A dealer's 'operating as designed' on a flat test drive around the block doesn't mean much on the Grapevine.
If the same problem has sent your vehicle back to the shop repeatedly, that documented pattern is what California's lemon law runs on. A manufacturer that can't fix a substantial warranty defect after a reasonable number of attempts owes you a repurchase or replacement, and it pays your attorney fees on top (Civil Code § 1794(d)).
Work trucks are lemons too — and Kern County runs on them
Between the oil fields, agriculture, and construction, Kern County buys heavy-duty pickups and work vans at a rate most of California doesn't. Owners often assume the lemon law is for family sedans and that a truck used for work is excluded. That assumption gives up real claims.
A vehicle bought for personal use is covered regardless of size. And a vehicle registered to a small business can also qualify — California extends lemon law protection to business vehicles under 10,000 pounds when the business has no more than five vehicles registered. That reaches most working pickups on the road, including many three-quarter and one-ton trucks.
The same repair-record rules apply: same defect, multiple documented attempts, still broken. For a truck that earns its living, time in the shop is money — and thirty or more cumulative days out of service for warranty repair is an independent path to relief, separate from counting repair attempts.
Working with us from Bakersfield
Our office is in Woodland Hills, about a hundred miles down I-5 — we won't claim a Bakersfield address we don't have. In practice it changes nothing: the case is built from your repair orders and purchase contract, the negotiation is with the manufacturer's representatives, and everything runs by phone, video, and email. Most lemon claims settle without anyone appearing in court.
Whether you bought at the Bakersfield Auto Mall off the 99 or anywhere else in Kern County, the consultation is free, and the fee structure is the same across California: the manufacturer pays when you win, and you pay nothing out of pocket.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Dedicated advocates for accident victims
Consumer Protection
Fighting for your rights
Lemon Law
Purchased a defective vehicle? California's Lemon Law protects consumers who buy or lease new or CPO cars with substantial defects. We help you get a refund, replacement, or cash settlement.
- New & certified pre-owned vehicles
- Manufacturer pays attorney fees
- No upfront costs to you
Property Damage
Insurer denying, delaying, or lowballing your fire, water, or theft claim? We fight your own insurance company to get your property claim paid in full.
- Fire, water & theft claims
- Denied & underpaid claims
- No upfront costs to you
Areas We Serve Near Bakersfield
Bakersfield — Frequently Asked Questions
My truck is registered to my business. Can it still be a lemon?
Very possibly. California extends lemon law protection to business-registered vehicles under 10,000 pounds when the business has five or fewer vehicles registered. That covers most working pickups and vans, including many heavy-duty trucks. Personal-use vehicles are covered regardless. Bring the registration and repair orders and we'll tell you where you stand — for free.
My transmission overheats on the Grapevine but the dealer says it's 'operating as designed.' Now what?
Keep taking it in, and make sure your exact complaint appears on every repair order — 'transmission overheats on sustained grades' — even when the dealer can't reproduce it around the block. 'Could not duplicate' visits still count as repair attempts, and a pattern of them for a real, recurring problem is the backbone of a lemon claim.
Do I have to come to Woodland Hills to hire you?
No. We represent Bakersfield and Kern County clients entirely by phone, video, and email. Lemon law cases are document-driven — repair orders, contract, correspondence — and most settle with the manufacturer without any court appearance.
What does a Bakersfield lemon law attorney cost?
Nothing out of pocket. When a manufacturer loses a lemon law claim in California, it pays the consumer's attorney fees by statute (Civil Code § 1794(d)). The consultation is free.
Do you have an office in Bakersfield?
Our office is in Woodland Hills, and we represent clients in Bakersfield and throughout California. Consultations are free and available by phone or video, so you don't need to travel to get started.
How much does it cost to hire a lemon law or personal injury lawyer in Bakersfield?
Nothing out of pocket. In California lemon law cases, the manufacturer pays your attorney fees when you win. Personal injury cases are handled on contingency — no fee unless we recover compensation for you.
What areas near Bakersfield do you serve?
We serve Bakersfield and surrounding communities including Delano, Shafter, Wasco, Tehachapi, and the rest of California.
How do I start a claim in Bakersfield?
Call us or fill out our online form for a free, no-obligation case review. We'll evaluate your situation, explain your options, and handle everything from there.
What Our Clients Say
“I worked with Arvin on two separate cases, a personal injury case from a car accident last year and a lemon law case more recently, and I honestly could not have asked for a better attorney. From the beginning, Arvin was extremely responsive, transparent, and easy to work with. He took the time to explain the process clearly, answered every question I had, and made sure I always knew what was going on.”
Lukas Nouri
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“I've worked with Arvin on multiple cases (lemon law and personal injury) and he has been exceptional every time. He's knowledgeable, responsive, and extremely thorough. He made the entire process straightforward and kept me informed at every step. Most importantly, he delivered strong results and made sure there was nothing left on the table.”
Shaviv Delkhah
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“This is the best law firm in Woodland Hills hands down! (and I've spoken to a lot of them). Arvin is super helpful and always updated me on my case. Got me paid out pretty quickly too!”
Daniel Friedman
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“I had a great experience with Mousavi Law. They handled my lemon law claim from start to finish with the utmost professionalism. Their team was incredibly responsive, kept me updated at every step, and made the whole process feel straightforward. Most importantly, they delivered an excellent result!”
Kian Abbassi
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“Arvin is the most honest lawyer I've ever dealt with. He and his team made lemoning my Range Rover a breeze. I'm thankful for him and he has highest recommendation.”
Aleksandar Gajic
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“Mousavi Law helped me get the maximum settlement on my car. I'm extremely grateful to Arvin and his team! They were cordial and quick to respond to any of my concerns.”
Misha Semenov
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“Love Arvin and his firm. Him and his team take the time to support their clients and ensure they receive the best representation. Highly recommended.”
David Khakshooy
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“Mousavi law recently helped me lemon my Tesla Model Y and they made the process so easy. I was referred to them by a family friend and it was such a great decision to choose them! Highly recommend working with Arvin for the absolute best results!”
Shawn Mines
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“Highly recommend Arvin for any lemon law issue! My family bought a new Tesla that turned out to have serious ongoing problems despite several repair visits. We were getting stonewalled by corporate, so we contacted this firm. They were quick to respond, very thorough in explaining our rights under the lemon law, and handled everything professionally from start to finish.”
Kasra
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“Arvin genuinely cared about my case and took the time to explain every step. I never felt rushed or ignored. Professional, thorough, and trustworthy.”
Aria Soltankhah
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“I've had the pleasure of working with Mousavi Law Firm and they were very professional and took great care of me. I couldn't be happier and would highly recommend giving them a call regarding your personal injury needs.”
Arian Mosazadeh
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“I had a PI car crash case with MLF and my experience was great. Arvin was always responsive and willing to answer my questions. I hear stories about PI cases taking years, but we were able to recover from the other person's insurance and my own within a year from the accident.”
Jason Mostadim
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“This guy is an absolute beast with lemon law. Super easy to deal with, always responsive, and clearly knows how to get results. I felt like he actually cared instead of just pushing paperwork. He handled everything, kept me updated, and got it done way faster than I expected.”
Mark Buson
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“Mousavi Law changed my opinion on lawyers. Such a caring, proactive, and most importantly NOT GREEDY professional.”
Joseph Dafesh
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“Answered all my questions and closed my case in less than 6 months! Another attorney told me my case was worth nothing and Arvin got me PAID.”
Daniel Panhassi
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“Amazing communication, always willing to answer my questions. Super responsive and works very quickly.”
Nick Hashemi
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“Arvin helped me a lot with lemoning my Jeep. He is extremely professional and very polite to deal with! Highly recommend.”
David Acimovic
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“This law firm was very professional. Arvin assisted us through the whole process without any worry. Any and all questions about our vehicle issues were answered in a timely manner. He was very thorough when explaining each different outcome. I would definitely recommend this law firm to anyone looking to file for a lemon law.”
Mario Valencia
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“Working with Arvin at Mousavi Law Firm was one of the best business decisions I've made. He took on my vehicle case against a massive auto manufacturer and delivered a flawless result. If you are dealing with a vehicle defect and corporate pushback from an auto manufacturer, do not hesitate to hire Arvin at Mousavi Law Firm.”
Michael Rutchland
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“I contacted Arvin regarding a legal matter I was dealing with. From the first call, his response time was fast and the process was explained clearly. I never had to chase him down for updates. He kept me informed at every step and handled everything professionally.”
Tyler
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“Mousavi Law went above and beyond to help settle my case, and I couldn't be more grateful for their work. From the start, they were professional, responsive, and genuinely invested in getting me the best outcome.”
Arshia Mehdian
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“Major shout out to Arvin for his services regarding my BMW Lemon Law. He had great communication and worked really hard and got me a settlement in under two months. Thank you so much to the entire staff and team. Really appreciate it. Highly recommend!!”
Jacob Shay
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“Mousavi Law Firm was extremely refreshing to work with after having dealt with other lawyers. Arvin and his team helped me with my lemon case for my Tesla and were absolutely professional with answering all of my questions along with keeping me up to date every step of the way.”
Ashkan Mapar
Google Review
“Best lemon lawyer in Los Angeles. Only lawyer I've had that personally answers my calls and doesn't kick me off to an assistant.”
Shant Goorjian
Google Review
“Super professional and works fast! Had my lemon case settled in 2 months. Highly recommend.”
Michael Amini
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“Excellent attorney, one who gets the job done as promised, fast and smooth. I would recommend him and his law firm to everyone I know. Thank you Arvin.”
Maryam Moshaie
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“I had a great experience working with Arvin Mousavi and Mousavi Law Firm on my Jeep Wrangler 4xe lemon law claim. From start to finish, Arvin was professional, knowledgeable, and always kept me informed about what was happening with my case.”
Dillon Bard
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“Excellent result. Transparent and timely communication. Highly recommend.”
Jamal Baghlani
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