Business Details
34 Years
experience
Your Lemon Law Advocates in Northern California
Hendrickson Law Group, PC, PC has dedicated its practice to protecting consumers' rights under California's Lemon Law and auto dealer fraud statutes. With over 15 years of combined experience in both the retail auto industry and legal profession, our attorneys leverage unique insights from both fields to advocate for clients. Our team includes former dealership operations directors and seasoned negotiators who understand vehicle manufacturing standards and consumer protections. We represent clients against major automotive manufacturers and dealerships across California, specializing in resolving disputes involving defective vehicles and fraudulent practices. Our contingency-based model ensures clients pay nothing upfront, with fees covered by manufacturers upon successful case resolution.We maintain direct communication with clients throughout the process, aiming to resolve most cases within 30-45 days while providing transparent updates. Our legal team's military service backgrounds instill a disciplined approach to client advocacy, complemented by academic achievements from institutions like University of California Hastings College of the Law and Empire College of Law. We serve clients statewide with offices in Santa Rosa, offering free parking and accessible legal representation for consumers facing vehicle-related disputes.
Services
Lemon Law Claims
Dealer Disputes
Consumer Fraud Cases
Vehicle Warranty Claims
RV/Motorcycle Defects
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of combined auto industry and legal experience
- Our team includes former dealership operations directors
- We operate on a strict contingency basis with no upfront costs
- Our attorneys have military service backgrounds ensuring disciplined advocacy
- We maintain direct communication with clients throughout the process
What people say
Excellent job handling
Responsive communications
Successful replacement vehicle
No-frills attorney
Knowledgeable representation
Services
Lemon Law Claims
We specialize in California Lemon Law cases involving defective vehicles. Our attorneys represent consumers against major manufacturers for persistent mechanical issues affecting safety, value, or usability. With industry experience, we navigate warranty claims and negotiate repurchases, replacements, or settlements. Our contingency model ensures no upfront costs while maintaining aggressive advocacy throughout the process.
Dealer Disputes
Our firm prosecutes consumer fraud claims against auto dealerships statewide. We handle misrepresentation cases, financing disputes, and unfair business practices. With insider knowledge of dealership operations, we identify violations and pursue compensation for deceptive sales tactics or contractual breaches. Our team has successfully represented clients in Northern California's major automotive markets.
RV Defects
We represent owners of defective RVs, motorhomes, and trailers against manufacturers like Keystone and Grand Design. Our attorneys understand specialized warranty issues affecting recreational vehicles. We handle claims for mechanical failures, structural defects, and systems malfunctions that compromise usability or safety during travel and use.
Motorcycle Claims
Our practice includes lemon law cases for motorcycles and scooters from brands like Harley-Davidson and Yamaha. We address engine problems, transmission failures, and safety-critical defects that prevent proper operation. Our team understands the unique risks associated with defective motorcycles and pursues appropriate remedies.
Consumer Goods Claims
Beyond vehicles, we handle lemon law claims for defective consumer products including appliances, electronics, and solar panels. Our attorneys advocate for clients when purchased goods fail to perform as warranted. We pursue remedies through manufacturer negotiations or legal action when necessary.
People
John Hendrickson
Attorney and Counselor at Law
Former Marine Corps Intelligence Chief with 15+ years in auto industry. Handles lemon law cases statewide after graduating from UC Hastings Law. Combines military discipline with dealership experience to advocate for consumers.
Jennifer Hendrickson
Attorney and Counselor at Law
Sonoma County native and Empire College law professor. Specializes in consumer finance issues across the Bay Area. Recipient of Women in Law Scholarship with trial experience in Northern California courts.
Questions
What vehicles qualify under California Lemon Law?
Cars, trucks, RVs, motorcycles, trailers, boats, and consumer goods like appliances or electronics with recurring defects.
How much does it cost to hire your firm?
No upfront fees. We work on contingency - only paid if we win your case.
What remedies are available for lemon law cases?
Options include vehicle repurchase, replacement, or cash settlement while retaining the vehicle.
How long does the lemon law process take?
Most cases resolve in 30-45 days, though complex cases may take longer if litigation becomes necessary.
Do you handle cases outside Northern California?
We represent clients statewide, including Southern California and Central Valley regions.
