About

Established in 1991, the law firm of Barnes and Farrell has successfully resolved thousands of California Lemon Law cases. Partners Stephen G. Barnes and David J. Farrell offer free consultations on Lemon Law cases, and accept cases on a contingency-fee basis.

Stephen G. Barnes

A graduate of Western State University College of Law in Fullerton, California, Steve became a member of the State Bar of California in 1990. He belongs to the California Consumer Attorneys, California Lemon Law Attorneys, and the American Bar Association. Prior to graduating from law school, Steve served as a judicial intern in the California Court of Appeals for Justice Harmon Scoville. Steve also teaches for Coastline Community College in its paralegal department.

Steve has personally handled over 1,500 lemon law cases. He has tried several cases to verdict. Steve was also lead counsel on Mitchell v. Blue Bird Body Company (2000) 80 Cal.App.4th 32, 95 Cal.Rptr.2d 81. Mitchell established that consumers of repurchased lemon vehicles are entitled to the reimbursement of finance charges.

Email: sgb@barnesandfarrell.com

David J. Farrell

Also a graduate of Western State University College of Law in Fullerton, California, Dave became a member of the State Bar of California in 1990. He belongs to the California Lemon Law Attorneys and several other legal organizations. Prior to graduating from law school, Dave served as a judicial intern at the California Court of Appeal for Justice Edward Wallin.

Dave has personally handled over 1,500 lemon law cases. He has tried several cases to verdict. He has also written several published lemon law articles.

Email: djf@barnesandfarrell.com

Why Use Us?

• Barnes & Farrell accepts lemon law cases on a contingency fee basis as the Lemon Law requires the warrantors to pay attorney’s fees.
• Partners Stephen G. Barnes & David J. Farrell each have personally handled over 1,500 lemon law cases.
• Barnes & Farrell is able to resolve most lemon law cases pre-litigation, without a lawsuit being filed.
• If necessary, Barnes & Farrell will vigorously litigate your Lemon Law case through trial.
• Partners Stephen G. Barnes & David J. Farrell each have tried several cases to verdict.
• Partners Stephen G. Barnes & David J. Farrell personally handle all aspects of your case from beginning to end.
• Partners Stephen G. Barnes & David J. Farrell personally provide the initial consultation and personally review all documents during this consultation.
• Barnes & Farrell provide free consultations.
• Barnes & Farrell handles cases in all of California.
• Barnes & Farrell is one of the oldest and most respected Lemon Law law firms in all of California.