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

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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

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Douglas Carl Sohn's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

48 Client Reviews

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Posted by Vel | December 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lemon Law

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 Gisele | September 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lemon Law

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 anonymous | April 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lemon Law

Best Decision Hiring Attorney Sohn

I bought a new 2023 Kia Niro for my daughter. A few months later, the infotainment system would sporadically cut out or not work at all. In short, she did not have reliable access to maps or music. We brought the car into the dealership 4 times to see if there was a solution, including the dealer kee...ping the car for a month in order for Kia engineers to provide assistance. Nothing worked, so we called Atty Sohn. We found him based upon online reviews and we are glad that we chose this law firm. Atty Sohn focuses solely on lemon law cases and is extremely knowledgeable and professional. His staff were patient and polite and responsive. They kept our case on track and communicated with us the entire time. Atty Sohn was able to get all of our money back without having to file a lawsuit! We are now in the process of buying another car using the money we recovered.

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Replied last April 17, 2025

Thank you! Our whole team is very happy that we were able to get such a great review for you! Enjoy your new car!

Posted by Melissa | February 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lemon Law

Excellent Experience with San Diego Lemon Law

San Diego Lemon Law was instrumental in resolving our issues and getting our F-150 Lightning lemon returned to the dealer. From the start, we experienced several problems with the frunk and alignment during the first year of ownership. Despite our efforts, these issues persisted, so we decided to see...k legal help. After contacting various law firms, we chose SD Lemon Law because they work on a contingency basis and get paid by the company, which was a significant factor for us. We didn’t want to be billed by the hour for an uncertain duration. The attorney and paralegals at SD Lemon Law were incredibly helpful, clearly communicating what they needed from us and keeping us updated throughout the process. In the end, Ford took back our vehicle, and it took less than six months to resolve everything. This outcome was a huge relief for us, as we were no longer burdened by the faulty vehicle or the associated payments. We are grateful for the support and expertise provided by SD Lemon Law and highly recommend their services.

Posted by Harv | December 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lemon Law

Kia Bought Back My Sorento with Defective Engine Oil Burning Problem

I bought a factory-certified 2017 Kia Sorento in fall 2018 from a local dealer. In June 2023 at 55,000 miles, I first noticed a burnt oil smell when driving my car. The Kia developed an oil consumption problem and started burning 1-quart of oil internally each week, without any external visible tra...ce. I took my car to the Carlsbad Kia dealer, who performed all the service on it, and explained this latest problem. I brought it there several times through the end of 2023, hoping for resolution. While still under factory warrant, the dealer said there was little they could do for me. They advised me to drive the car until the engine died and gave me the phone number to report my problem to Kia America HQ. Likewise, Kia America pushed back and said I need to resolve it through the dealer. Feeling frustrated, I filed a complaint with the federal highway agency, NHTSA. In January 2024, a family member had problems with a new hybrid Jeep Wrangler he bought and enlisted help from San Diego Lemon Law attorney Doug Sohn. That family member encouraged me to contact Doug’s office to see if they could also help my case. In late January, I followed-up and filed an inquiry on the law firm’s website. One week later, they contacted me to set up an initial background call with attorney Doug Sohn. I explained the whole problem to Doug who said he’d research this problem with other Kia owners and report back to me if he felt we had a valid case. In February, Doug contacted me after his research, he felt I had a valid claim and agreed to take my case. We held a brief follow-up call to review how their firm proceeds on these cases, how valuation of my vehicle and their compensation works, and sent me forms to sign. His staff asked me to submit several documents about my purchase of the car, title, service receipts, etc. Two weeks later, Doug provided me with initial draft of his letter to Kia America, outlining my case as supported by his research of this oil problem with Kia and Hyundai vehicles. His letter requested that they buy back my car, based on my damaged engine and unreliability of the frequent need for oil. In April, my relative settled his claim with Jeep through Doug’s help and received full reimbursement for his problematic new vehicle. In May, we received Kia’s acceptance of Doug’s proposal to buy back my Kia Sorento. I was overjoyed, with a great sense of relief on that news. The law firm warned me that Kia is not the fastest to resolve these cases and said it would take about 120 days to be completed. As I drove the car for another four months, I kept replenishing oil into the engine every 1 to 2 weeks based on my driving. The car was becoming more unreliable, and it actually blew a cylinder during my last month of ownership. By October, Kia finally arranged a date for me turn-in my car at the local Kia dealer, working with a 3rd party firm who handles these arrangements for Kia America. In early November, the law firm received payment from Kia, and Doug sent my check for agreed settlement amount. Overall, I was extremely pleased with the law firm’s detailed follow-through and steady communication. The staff kept me informed regularly on the progress of my claim. If you have a ‘lemon’ problem with your vehicle, I highly recommend contacting San Diego Lemon Law Attorney. Doug Sohn has decades of experience dealing with auto makers on their defective vehicles, and he’ll fight on your behalf to make it right for you! You’ll lay out No Funds for their service, as they are reimbursed by the auto manufacturers. Client: Harv J., Oceanside CA

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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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