Young & Young APC - A California Lemon Law Firm - Oakland
Young and Young APC is a dedicated California lemon law practice protecting vehicle owners across Oakland and the Bay Area. Led by experienced trial litigator G. Eric Young, the firm represents consumers against major automakers under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, securing full refunds, vehicle replacements, and cash settlements with zero out-of-pocket costs to clients.
Aggressive Lemon Law Representation for Oakland Consumers
Purchasing or leasing a new vehicle represents a major financial commitment. When that automobile suffers from recurring mechanical failures, persistent electrical glitches, or severe safety hazards, the excitement quickly turns into ongoing frustration and worry. If dealership repair attempts fail to fix the underlying issue, knowing how to find a lawyer who exclusively handles warranty disputes is crucial. Young and Young APC provides dedicated representation to Oakland drivers, ensuring automotive manufacturers fulfill their legal obligations under California consumer protection statutes.
Unlike multi-practice legal operations that treat vehicle defect claims as secondary casework, Young and Young APC focuses 100 percent of its practice on lemon law litigation. Founded by lead attorney G. Eric Young, a graduate of UCLA and the University of San Diego School of Law, the firm brings large national law firm trial experience directly to everyday car owners. The legal team has prosecuted claims against every major domestic and international automobile manufacturer, boasting an exceptional 99 percent success rate and recovering millions of dollars for consumers throughout Northern California.
Comprehensive Defective Vehicle and Warranty Breach Claims
California features some of the strongest consumer warranty protections in the country under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. Functioning as premier defective product injury lawyers and consumer contract lawyers, the firm advocates assertively for clients dealing with serious manufacturing flaws:
- Engine and Powertrain Malfunctions: Resolving severe defects involving stalling, catastrophic engine failure, overheating, and oil consumption issues that impair vehicle reliability.
- Transmission Failures: Addressing severe hesitation, slipping gears, shuddering, and defective dual-clutch or automatic transmissions across late-model cars, trucks, and SUVs.
- Electrical and Computer System Faults: Litigating unresolved issues with digital dashboards, faulty sensors, infotainment failures, and sudden battery drainage in modern hybrid and electric vehicles.
- Safety and Steering Hazards: Protecting drivers whose automobiles exhibit unfixable brake defects, steering lockups, adaptive cruise control malfunctions, or airbag sensor errors.
- Manufacturer Buybacks and Replacements: Securing complete statutory repurchase packages that reimburse down payments, monthly financing payments, registration fees, and taxes while paying off outstanding auto loans.
Strategic Negotiation and Courtroom Readiness
Automobile manufacturers employ aggressive defense attorneys and corporate claims adjusters trained to delay, minimize, or deny warranty repurchase requests. Young and Young APC counters these tactics with thorough case preparation and undeniable technical documentation. By reviewing warranty repair orders, dealership service records, and diagnostic trouble codes from the very start, the firm demonstrates readiness to take cases to trial. Automakers recognize that Eric Young and his team will not accept inadequate settlement offers, which consistently drives prompt, favorable pre-trial resolutions.
Zero Out-of-Pocket Costs Guaranteed by California Statute
One of the most powerful provisions of the California Lemon Law is its mandatory fee-shifting statute. When a consumer prevails in a warranty claim, the automobile manufacturer is legally required to pay all reasonable attorney fees and court costs. Because of this statutory protection, Young and Young APC never charges retainer fees, upfront consultation costs, or contingency percentages deducted from the client statutory refund. If you urgently need a lawyer to review dealership work orders or seek to hire an attorney to initiate formal buyback proceedings, the Oakland office provides immediate, confidential, and completely risk-free advocacy.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Situated in the vibrant Uptown business district of Oakland, just blocks from the beautiful waterfront of Lake Merritt.
Building Location
Housed in the landmark Lake Merritt Plaza, a premier 27-story Class A high-rise tower featuring a striking curvilinear design and a Texas pink granite exterior.
Parking Details
Convenient covered parking is available at the adjacent multi-story Kaiser Center Parking Garage or the on-site 1800 Harrison Garage.
Public Transit
Served by Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District Route 33 (Northbound); nearest stop is at Thomas L. Berkley Way & Webster Street.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the main lobby of Lake Merritt Plaza, check in at the guest reception desk, and take the passenger elevators up to the 18th floor to locate Suite 1800.