Douglas Carl Sohn

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Douglas Carl Sohn

also known as San Diego Lemon Law

4.9
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 47 years

Lemon law Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Lemon Law, Litigation

16870 West Bernardo Drive,, Suite 400, San Diego, CA

Virtual Consultation Available

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About Douglas

Biography

"When Bad Cars Happen to Good People" . . . that's the time to see Doug Sohn, San Diego Lemon Lawyer

"When Bad Cars Happen to Good People". Specializing in Lemon Law, particularly Ford Fiesta, Focus.

More than 30 years' litigation experience, specializing in Lemon Law.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Lemon Law 80%

I represent buyers of vehicles that turn out to be lemons. I make the manufacturer buy back the vehicle and pay my fees--my client pays nothing,

24 years

80%
Litigation 20%

48 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2024 2023
Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2012

Licenses

Licensed in California for 47 years

State: California

Acquired: 1978

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Sohn & Associates - Lemon Law

16870 West Bernardo Drive,, Suite 400, San Diego, CA, 92127

sandiegolemonlaw.com/

Online Presence

Other places you can find Douglas online.

Douglas Carl Sohn's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

47 Client Reviews

5 star (46)
4 star (0)
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2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by James | February 3, 2026 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Lawyer EVER!!

I contacted San Diego Lemon Law, PC after dealing with a motorhome that turned out to be a lemon. From the first call, they were knowledgeable, honest, and easy to work with. The process did take some time, but they kept me informed every step of the way and handled everything for me. In the end, the... outcome was absolutely worth it and brought huge relief. I’m very grateful for their persistence and professionalism and highly recommend San Diego Lemon Law, PC to anyone dealing with a lemon—especially a motorhome.

Douglas Sohn

Replied last February 19, 2026

Thanks, James! We were very happy to get this great result for you, and we really appreciate your taking the time to post this review!

Posted by Vel | December 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Responsive and supportive Lemon Law firm

I had a brand new car that began to give me major problems around the 1.5 year mark. After allowing the dealership repeated attempts to fix the problem I decided to get legal advise. Based on reviews I chose San Diego Lemon Law. My initial consultation went well and Mr. Sohn explained the whole proce...ss to me. He also let me know that I had a good Lemon Law case and was confident we would win. Mr. Sohn and his staff were there for me every step of the way whenever I called with questions or concerns. The process was long, but in the end we won our case. I am grateful to have found this law office and am now enjoying a new vehicle. Hopefully I won't need a Lemon Law lawyer again, but if I do I will definitely call Mr. Sohn and San Diego Lemon Law!

Posted by anonymous | October 5, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Have a lemon car? I highly recommend Doug Sohn!

Wow! Doug Sohn, Erica Alvarado, and the San Diego Lemon Law staff were incredible! For over 2 years, I dealt with multiple problems with my Ford Bronco Sport. I thought I had to live with a car that didn’t operate properly. Thank goodness, a friend referred me to Doug Sohn. My Bronco was definitely a... lemon. Rear and front brake issues and transmission issues that never could be fixed. Numerous recalls. It was exhausting. Doug and his staff were so nice! They guided me through the process, investigated my issues, compiled a detailed spreadsheet and legal documents, educated me on my legal rights, and helped me get my money back on my unsafe car that caused me stress. Their professionalism and legal expertise resulted in success for me. I was able to return the Bronco, get a check payment for it, and get the remaining amount on my loan paid off. Doug and his staff always replied to my questions via email within the same day. Furthermore during my Bronco turn-in, I had a concern when I was with the Ford rep and Erica answered my call immediately. What peace of mind! Now, I am a proud owner of a Honda Passport. A safe car that works properly. I highly recommend Doug Sohn and his staff if you feel you have a lemon. Don’t wait! You deserve to have a safe car and Doug can help you.

Posted by Gisele | September 9, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I had a lemon.

Thanks for sharing your experience! Here’s a polished version of your review that maintains your voice but enhances clarity and flow. You can post this on Google, Yelp, or wherever you’d like to share it: ⸻ ⭐️ Review for Lemon Law of San Diego I wanted to share my experience with Lemon Law o...f San Diego. I purchased a brand new 2023 Hyundai Sonata, and soon after, it started having serious issues—it would randomly shut off and crank strangely. I brought it into the dealership 13 times, but none of the technicians could duplicate or fix the problem. Frustrated and out of options, I was referred to Lemon Law of San Diego by a neighbor. After a consultation with Attorney Doug, I agreed to have him take on my case. He had me fill out a few forms detailing the issue, and from there, everything was incredibly easy. Most of my communication was with Erica, and she, along with the rest of the staff, was amazing—super helpful, professional, and friendly. Although I never met anyone in person (everything was done via email and phone), the entire process was smooth and stress-free. If you’re dealing with a lemon, this is the team to call. Thanks to them, I was able to get rid of the Hyundai and now I’m happily driving a Toyota RAV4. I can’t recommend Lemon Law of San Diego.

Posted by Kyle | July 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Competent, Winning Lemon Law Firm

I was having persistent problems with my leased 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4Xe, including needing to replace the electric coolant heater twice which made the hybrid electric mode unavailable. Other issues were multiple recalls, including the do not charge and park outside fire recall. I initially reach...ed out to what I thought was a lemon law attorney at a different "law firm", and it turned out to be a highly thought out scam seeking out Grand Cherokee owners. I later chose San Diego Lemon Law as they were recommended by a friend. I met with attorney Doug via video call for my free consultation. He informed me I have a strong case and that he only accepts cases he believes he will win. Doug and his team guided me from start to finish in my case, which took a little over 5 months, all done by calls and emails. I have had this lease for a little over two years, and to my surprise, I was entitled to a full refund of all payments made. The attorney fee was paid separately by FCA, Doug did not require any type of retainer fee out of my pocket whatsoever at all. This was a huge relief as this was a very expensive lease payment for a vehicle that had consistent problems which seemingly could not be accurately repaired by Jeep. Had I gave up and traded this leased Jeep in, I would have lost thousands in negative equity. Instead, I walked away clean with a full vehicle buyback and a refund check in hand. I am fully satisfied with the outcome and I highly recommend Doug and his team to anyone.

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Douglas Carl Sohn's Lawyer Endorsements

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Elisabeth Epel

Lemon law lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Doug Sohn. Excellent lemon law attorney."

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Scott Kaufman

Lemon law lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Doug is not only a fine attorney he is a fine human being. He's been handling lemon law matters since before I entered law school and he's the best of the best. You could not go wrong choosing his firm."

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James Rudolph

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Doug is the best if he accepts your case ( usually free of charge) he will get you stasfaction on your lemon auto"

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James Johnson

Lemon law lawyer | Sep 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Doug is a highly qualified lemon law attorney in San Diego. I endorse him."

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Hosep Yepremian

Unknown lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Isaac Kohen

Lemon law lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Louis Liberty

Lemon law lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Sohn is uniquely qualified in the area of automobile sales / condition / finance and will work efficiently and diligently to resolve your case."

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Ronald Burdge

Lemon law lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Sohn has the knowledge and experience needed to successfully take on car companies over lemon vehicles and the dealers who sell them. His answers to consumer questions on Avvo show that he clearly knows the lemon law and how to use it to get his client the best result possible in the quickest time possible. He's good. He's very good. If his office is anywhere near you, and you have a lemon vehicle, I recommend him to you."

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Steven Kuhn

Lemon law lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Doug is highly intelligent, hard working, and gets great results for his clients. If I have a Lemon Law case, I refer it to Doug."

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Jemal Yarbrough

Lemon law lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Over the years I have litigated against Mr. Sohn in several lemon law matters and found him to be a worthy opponent. He was knowledgeable about the law and enthusiastically fought for the rights of his clients. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a seasoned lemon law attorney in the San Diego area."

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Attorney, Sohn and Associates

1978 - Present

Attorney, Douglas C. Sohn, Attorney at Law

Associations

San Diego County Bar Association

Member

Education

1978

Western State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1972

United States International University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2013

San Diego ADR Study Group

Mediating a Consumer Case

Languages

English

Activity

Top Contributor

Douglas earned significant contribution points in 2012.

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