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John William Hanson
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Biography
Consumer justice is my passion and my entire reason for becoming a lemon lawyer and anti-fraud lawyer. Too often, working men and women faced with unscrupulous manufacturers and car dealers are left feeling they have no power to fight back. I am committed to letting the public know they have real rights under the law and can find affordable, high-quality legal assistance. I am a lemon lawyer and consumer advocate because I love fighting for the "little guy." From successfully defending public interest groups like the Utilities Consumer Action Network faced with "gag" lawsuits from corporations, to winning Bar and other awards for public service, to successfully prosecuting numerous important individual and class consumer cases in the courts, I have made my passion my daily mission.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Lemon Law
65%
18 years | 100 cases
Consumer Protection
15%
18 years | 120 cases
Class Action
10%
18 years | 50 cases
Personal Injury
10%
13 years | 12 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in California for 24 years
State: California
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
The Hanson Law Firm
7752 Fay Avenue, Suite F, La Jolla, CA, 92037
The Hanson Law Firm
16870 W.Bernardo Dr., Ste. 400, San Diego, CA, 92127
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Posted by Kane | July 15, 2019 | Consumer Protection
Super Helpful Re: Warranty Issue
Called John regarding issue we are having with car warranty. He spent 30 minutes looking up some codes and precedents and gave me the best pre-legal option for moving forward. Really appreciated his time and advise.
John William Hanson's Lawyer Endorsements
"I worked with John on a consumer class action case as opposing counsel. He is a great lawyer and advocate for his clients. I highly recommend him."
"I have litigated a number of cases with John--as opposing counsel. His knowledge, skill, and experience make him an adversary that must be taken very seriously. If I ever had a problem with an automobile sales transaction he would be the first person I would call. Strong endorsement!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Worked with John for over 10 years. Smart, creative, hard working."
"Mr. Hanson is a hard working, bright and caring attorney. Should you need someone who handles Consumer Protection matters, he gets my highest stamp of approval."
"I endorse Mr. Hanson. I have had the pleasure of speaking with Mr. Hanson on several occasions. I can tell you that he is an extremely knowledgeable consumer advocate in addition to having a very likeable character. If you have an issue dealing with lemon law, auto fraud, or other consumer affairs, I recommend him to you."
"John is a fellow lemon law attorney and member of NACA. I recommend this attorney for all of your lemon law and dealer fraud cases."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is, literally, TheSanDiegoLemonLawyer.com. I've known of John for several years now and one look at his web site and you will see that he knows the law and how to help people. If you've got a lemon vehicle and his office is near you, then I recommend him to you."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Best Consumer Protection Lawyers, Three Best Rated
2013
Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2002
Pro Bono Publico Award, San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Head Attorney, Owner, The Hanson Law Firm
2003 - 2009
Attorney, Rosner, Law & Mansfield
2001 - 2003
Associate, Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton
1999 - 2001
Law Clerk to Hon. Nita L. Stormes, United States District Court, S.D. Cal.
1997 - 1999
Law Clerk to Hon. Robert Pratt, Unites States District Court S.D. IA
1996 - 1997
Law Clerk to Justice Louis A. Lavorato, Iowa Supreme Court
Associations
2005 - Present
National Association of Consumer AttorneysMember
2005 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of San DiegoMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Rhoades v. Surf City Auto Group
Prevailed
Barbosa v. All Star Kia
Prevailed
Thermoview v. UCAN
Won
Aho v. AmeriCredit
Won Summary Judgment
Education
1999
University of London
LL.M - Master of Laws
1996
University of Iowa College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
Univ of Iowa
undergraduate
Speaking Engagements
2014
Auto Fraud Conference
Trial Strategies in Consumer Law
2012
National Association of Consumer Advocates 2012 Conference
Class Actions for Auto Fraud
Publications
2006
Trial Bar News
New Guidance for Consumers Legal Remedies Act Claims: Chamberlan v. Ford Motor Co., 369 F.Supp.2d 1138 (N.D.Cal. 2005)
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can a car dealership sell a used vehicle as is without a muffler, possibly no air bags and not disclosing a previous accident?
06 Sep 2024
Q&A
Can i sue Chevy dealer about my car problem ?
07 Nov 2017
Q&A
Do I have to re-sign a vehicle sales contract if the dealer made a mistake?
27 Sep 2016