Godsend! Yes! Michelle was a godsend to have her there just when I needed an honest lawyer to handle my lemon case! She is the best of the best in handling lemon law cases!
I wanted to say thank you for helping to resolve my case quickly. I was completely dazzled by your communication skills & courage in handling every aspect of my case.
Michelle previous experience as a criminal defense attorney during her days in Fresno, gave her an extra edge in negotiating & settling my case easily & quickly! Her knowledge of the lemon law is extensive! She did know exactly what was wrong with my car & did guide me brilliantly to solve my case quickly.
She is naturally gifted & talented lawyer! She is the smartest lawyer I have ever dealt with! She is simply a “Super Lawyer”.
All the other lawyers were so concerned about signing the contract first & their financial gain! But let me tell you, Michelle was different! She encouraged & guided me to try to solve the problem first on my own with the manufacture, without any contract & free of charge & when I failed she took over!
I am blown away by her integrity & all the hard work she did in my behalf! She got me the best outcome possible for my lemon case, even if it wasn’t the best financial interest outcome for her! She will put you first regardless of her financial gain!
I wanted to thank you for your excellent work you did as my attorney. I know you have a lot of clients, so your prompt responses and attention to detail really meant a lot to me.
I cannot thank you enough for your assistance. Your legal expertise & professionalism went above & beyond my expectations throughout the course of my case.
Also I want to thank Michelle’s parents for the way they raised her as her honesty & integrity speaks volumes about her character!
Also I was very impressed & learned a lot from Michelle’s interviews & articles as every time I watch one of her interviews or read one of her articles, I do learn something new!
I will never forget what you have done to make sure I got the best outcome. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate the amazing legal work you did on my behalf. Thanks for prioritizing me as a client & doing everything in your power to help me win my case.
A Genuine Person Going Above and Beyond, even for Consultations
I contacted Michelle several months ago with an inquiry regarding my possible lemon. I approached Michelle because her website was extremely clear on what a lemon was, how she serves her community, wonderful ratings, and how easy it was to email her through her website. After providing her with some information about my car, she responded to my email with a phone call on the same day! This was extremely pleasing to know she was monitoring her emails and reviewing the inquiries. We talked over the phone and she provided me with advice and tips on moving forward. In addition, she was honest. She let me know initially that I had a lemon case but a minor case and explained to me how to proceed forward. With her advice, I moved forward with the tactics provided by Michelle on pushing back against the manufacturer myself. To my surprise, it was a success! Michelle's advice worked and the manufacturer agreed to repurchase my car! I was stunned and ever so thankful for her help. I updated Michelle on the success and she was just as happy as I. To be honest, I felt awful because she just helped someone who could have been a monetary client. But that didn't matter to Michelle, she was just as excited as I was and even offered to review the repurchase offer! After working with the manufacturer for a couple of weeks, they posed an offer letter. I sent it over to Michelle and she quickly reviewed it and explained why it was a great deal. I felt much more comfortable accepting the letter knowing I had an expert on my side.
Michelle is a genuine human being who demonstrated that she is not only a lawyer but a person looking to serve her community. She went above and beyond for me and didn't even ask for a dime. She is the first lawyer I have officially had to contact and she has provided me with the best first impression. I cannot thank you enough, Michelle. I am extremely thankful for professionals who see beyond the monetary value but look to use their profession for good.
I would recommend anyone with a possible lemon or questions to approach Michelle. She is responsive, professional, and demonstrates she cares for those with car issues. Thank you for your time.
I specialize in lemon law cases involving cars, trucks, motor homes, and trailers.
I’ve always been passionate about fighting for the underdog so it’s no wonder I found my place within the legal world fighting for consumers in their lemon law claims against big name manufacturers. To give you an idea about my background, I have worked for one of the largest lemon law firms in San Diego and later on worked for one of the oldest lemon law firms in Los Angeles. Based on my experiences at both firms I’ve been able to see what works, what doesn’t, and most importantly how to make the experience of having a lemon as painless as possible for my clients. I became an attorney with the goal of being able to help others so when I created my law firm it was important for my mission to stay the same- West Coast Lemons is here to serve you. I’ve set out to create a law firm where clients are informed, cared for, and hopefully come out more knowledgeable about the auto or RV industry than they were before they met me. So give me a call, put my mission statement to the test, and let’s get you and your family out of that lemon!
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| Hired Attorney
Unique Lawyer!
Godsend! Yes! Michelle was a godsend to have her there just when I needed an honest lawyer to handle my lemon case! She is the best of the best in handling lemon law cases!
I wanted to say thank you for helping to resolve my case quickly. I was completely dazzled by your communication skills & courage in handling every aspect of my case.
Michelle previous experience as a criminal defense attorney during her days in Fresno, gave her an extra edge in negotiating & settling my case easily & quickly! Her knowledge of the lemon law is extensive! She did know exactly what was wrong with my car & did guide me brilliantly to solve my case quickly.
She is naturally gifted & talented lawyer! She is the smartest lawyer I have ever dealt with! She is simply a “Super Lawyer”.
All the other lawyers were so concerned about signing the contract first & their financial gain! But let me tell you, Michelle was different! She encouraged & guided me to try to solve the problem first on my own with the manufacture, without any contract & free of charge & when I failed she took over!
I am blown away by her integrity & all the hard work she did in my behalf! She got me the best outcome possible for my lemon case, even if it wasn’t the best financial interest outcome for her! She will put you first regardless of her financial gain!
I wanted to thank you for your excellent work you did as my attorney. I know you have a lot of clients, so your prompt responses and attention to detail really meant a lot to me.
I cannot thank you enough for your assistance. Your legal expertise & professionalism went above & beyond my expectations throughout the course of my case.
Also I want to thank Michelle’s parents for the way they raised her as her honesty & integrity speaks volumes about her character!
Also I was very impressed & learned a lot from Michelle’s interviews & articles as every time I watch one of her interviews or read one of her articles, I do learn something new!
I will never forget what you have done to make sure I got the best outcome. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate the amazing legal work you did on my behalf. Thanks for prioritizing me as a client & doing everything in your power to help me win my case.
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Posted by David | October 6, 2021
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| Consulted Attorney
A Genuine Person Going Above and Beyond, even for Consultations
I contacted Michelle several months ago with an inquiry regarding my possible lemon. I approached Michelle because her website was extremely clear on what a lemon was, how she serves her community, wonderful ratings, and how easy it was to email her through her website. After providing her with some information about my car, she responded to my email with a phone call on the same day! This was extremely pleasing to know she was monitoring her emails and reviewing the inquiries. We talked over the phone and she provided me with advice and tips on moving forward. In addition, she was honest. She let me know initially that I had a lemon case but a minor case and explained to me how to proceed forward. With her advice, I moved forward with the tactics provided by Michelle on pushing back against the manufacturer myself. To my surprise, it was a success! Michelle's advice worked and the manufacturer agreed to repurchase my car! I was stunned and ever so thankful for her help. I updated Michelle on the success and she was just as happy as I. To be honest, I felt awful because she just helped someone who could have been a monetary client. But that didn't matter to Michelle, she was just as excited as I was and even offered to review the repurchase offer! After working with the manufacturer for a couple of weeks, they posed an offer letter. I sent it over to Michelle and she quickly reviewed it and explained why it was a great deal. I felt much more comfortable accepting the letter knowing I had an expert on my side.
Michelle is a genuine human being who demonstrated that she is not only a lawyer but a person looking to serve her community. She went above and beyond for me and didn't even ask for a dime. She is the first lawyer I have officially had to contact and she has provided me with the best first impression. I cannot thank you enough, Michelle. I am extremely thankful for professionals who see beyond the monetary value but look to use their profession for good.
I would recommend anyone with a possible lemon or questions to approach Michelle. She is responsive, professional, and demonstrates she cares for those with car issues. Thank you for your time.
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Posted by Nancy | September 21, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
Above and Beyond
Michelle went above and beyond my expectations! Both professional and down-to-earth, she explained every detail along the way. Michelle also addressed my numerous questions promptly with clear answers!
My case was not an exceptionally big case, and Michelle warned it may not be taken seriously; yet, Michelle pursued it with tenacity and won!
I am beyond pleased with the outcome, and I highly recommend Michelle to anyone in need of assistance with a "lemon". You won't find better representation. Thank you, Michelle!”
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Posted by Elizabeth Alatorre | July 30, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
Helped us with Subaru
Michelle is very professional, and very nice. I love that when I call her she will answer or when I had to leave a message or email she will get back to me the same day not like other lawyers. She does her best to get you more money on your lemon law .
Posted by anonymous | June 3, 2021
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| Consulted Attorney
FORD TRUCK
Michelle Fonseca has been a very helpful on guiding me thru out the whole process with my car.I would highly recommend her to my family and friends.
Posted by Jodi | February 3, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
Broken Land Rover
I tried to deal with Land Rover on my own,, they were awful! Not until I was represented by Michelle did they take me seriously. Michelle was on top of emails and all correspondences with LR attorneys. She definitely put my mind at ease and was a great asset throughout the entire process. She is knowledgeable and highly experienced. Thanks so much Michelle.
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Posted by Shannon | January 5, 2021
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Satisfied client
Michelle is cool. Exceptional service. Got the job done adequately and in a timely manner. Extremely satisfied. Definitely recommended
Posted by anonymous | December 18, 2020
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| Consulted Attorney
Super Helpful!
Michelle was super helpful and knowledgeable. She kindly answered all my questions and concerns with no hesitation. I would highly recommend!!!
Posted by anonymous | October 26, 2020
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| Hired Attorney
NEED A LEMON LAW LAWYER SHE IS THE ONE TO HELP
SHE DID ALL THE HARD WORK!!! ALL I HAD TO DO IS SEND THE FORMS AND SHE DEALED WITH IT. I WOULD CALL OR EMAIL HER AND I WOULD RECEIVE A RESPOND WITHIN 24 HOURS OR LESS. VERY PROFESSIONAL AND EXPLAINED VERY THING UNTIL I WOULD UNDERSTAND THE PROCESS
Posted by Manuel | October 26, 2020
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| Hired Attorney
Very happy
Very Happy with her service very professional and kind and help me since day one made it easy for me to understand everything and I would refer her to anyone thank you west coast lemons
Posted by Kyle | January 31, 2020
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| Hired Attorney
Fantastic!!!!
Michelle made turned my nightmare litigation and turned it into a peaceful bliss! When I reached out she was very informative, kind and she listened to all of my concerns and provided me with guidance throughout the process. During the litigation phase I was always contacted and kept up to date with where the case was and where it was going. There was no pressure to agree with decisions I did not feel content with. Overall I would 100% recommend to anyone!
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Posted by Robert | January 16, 2020
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My attorney
Very professional in every way. Strategy that Michelle employed was very successful. I feel blessed to has such a good advocate .
Posted by William | December 11, 2019
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| Hired Attorney
Outstanding
Not only did she perform well above and beyond any legal counsel would, she stepped out of her way to keep me well-informed on the step-by-step process of my case very professional and punctual regarding deadlines that we needed to keep !
Posted by Helen | December 10, 2019
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Highly recommended
After researching several attorneys, I consulted with Ms. Fonseca-Kamana. She immediately put me at ease and was professional, thorough, and well versed on the nuances of the lemon law. She helped me navigate through the process always keeping me apprised of all options along the way. She was supportive, communicated clearly and candidly about possible outcomes and was very responsive to emails and telephone calls. I credit her excellent knowledge and legal guidance to achieving a positive outcome. I highly recommend her and would definitely utilize her for further legal services if needed.
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Posted by Erica B | November 7, 2019
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Defective Travel Trailer
I purchased a brand new trailer hoping to enjoy time outdoors with my family with the luxury of our own space and ability to take warm showers. Later a year and a half into the loan, my trailer had been in the shop multiple times. I didn’t know how I was going to get out of the loan, and dreaded having to continue the headache dealing with continuous repairs. Once in contact with Michelle she walked me through the Lemon Law process of my trailer. The process was pretty painless due to her amazing communication and patience with all my questions. I now no longer own the trailer, and have the ability and funds to purchase a new one to enjoy with my family. Thank you Michelle and your team for all your help.
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Posted by Jose | October 19, 2019
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2017 Silverado transmission problem
Great lawyer always checking up on the case. Told me what to do step-by-step. Will always get you the most out of your case. Great service.
Posted by anonymous | October 18, 2019
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Top lawyer, would highly recommend!!
Michelle consulted with me on two complex lemon law cases over the last 2 years. Both times she was incredibly responsive and concise in her communication. I could always count on her to respond quickly with exactly what was needed to move forward. I sent her multiple emails and documents for her review and opinion and she was always very thorough. In both cases, I was able to settle without the need to hire her, but I would absolutely recommend her without hesitation.
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Posted by anonymous | September 6, 2019
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| Hired Attorney
A Total Professional
I leased a car that turned out to be a Lemon...initially I made the EPIC fail of looking online, but then asking for a referral from a local attorney i knew. That referral was completely unprofessional in my
opinion; I had to make many calls that were never returned, although I was assured they would be.
I suddenly remembered THE BEST LEMON LAW FIRM: Laurence Hutchens. Michelle is his Partner and I can ASSURE YOU that you will have a fantastic experience. She returned ALL calls and emails immediately and kept me throughly informed, all with a smile ( you can hear people smile over phone!).
Do not waste your time with another attorney, just hire Michelle.
By the way, she got ALL my money back for me!
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Lemon law Attorney | Jan 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Attorney Michelle is an expert in Lemon Law. I have attended Michelle's Lemon Law Seminar for Attorneys and can attest that she clearly is experienced, confident, knowledgeable and technical. Michelle is a fabulous person and a tenacious attorney. I wholeheartedly endorse Michelle!"
Lemon law Attorney | Dec 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"As a colleague in the Justice-HQ, I've seen first hand the dedication, care, and professionalism Michelle brings to every case. As an attorney and a vehicle-owner, there is no one I would trust more to handle my lemon law claim. Michelle is a true pro and gives 110% for her clients."