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Steve Lehto: author, attorney. Over 26 years of practicing Michigan Lemon Law and more than a dozen books written. Lehto's Law is the podcast reincarnation of the radio show Lehto hosted for many years in Michigan, answering questions on consumer law. www.lehtoslaw.com Twitter: @stevelehto

Lehto's Law


    • Oct 4, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
    • daily NEW EPISODES
    • 11m AVG DURATION
    • 4,173 EPISODES

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    The Lehto's Law podcast is a fantastic show hosted by Steve Lehto, a well-respected lawyer and former law enforcement officer. I have been an avid listener for several years now and have thoroughly enjoyed his well-reasoned commentary on legal issues. Steve's discourse is thoughtful, well-intentioned, civil, and typically well-grounded in precedent. He has a knack for explaining complex legal concepts in a way that laymen can understand, making his podcast accessible and informative to all listeners.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is Steve's ability to cover a wide range of topics. Whether it's car buying, consumer rights, or police tactics, he provides valuable insights and practical advice on various legal matters. His stories are not only entertaining but also serve as excellent examples to illustrate his points. Additionally, Steve's dedication to helping people shines through in his work. He genuinely wants to assist others and is always willing to offer his expertise.

    While I greatly appreciate Steve's perspective on most topics, as a former law enforcement officer myself, I occasionally notice blind spots in his commentary on police tactics. However, this is a minor issue given the overall quality of the podcast. Despite this occasional criticism, Steve's analysis remains insightful and well-informed.

    In conclusion, The Lehto's Law podcast is an excellent source of legal information and entertainment. Steve Lehto's expertise and storytelling abilities make each episode binge-worthy for anyone interested in understanding their rights and navigating the legal system. Whether you're looking for practical advice on car buying or simply want to stay informed about legal issues, this podcast is highly recommended.



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    Latest episodes from Lehto's Law

    Retailers Want to Get Rid of State's Infamous 10¢ Bottle Deposit

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2026 11:25


    If you want to read the 'Seinfeld Bottle Deposit Law' it is MCL 445.574. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    SCOTUS Asked Again to Look at Border Cellphone Searches

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2026 10:55


    The question revolves around warrantless searches of electronic devices at the border. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Worker Was Overpaid by $620K - Now Being Sued

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2026 8:30


    This happened in Atlanta - theoretically, the worker could also be prosecuted for not returning the money. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Microsoft Might Bring In-Game Ads to Xbox

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2026 8:57


    MS filed for a patent on the idea of inserting ads into the pauses of gameplay. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    State Expands List of Vehicles You Need to Be Careful Driving

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2026 10:01


    This is in Ohio. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    State Tells Landlords to Make it Easier to Pay Rent

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 12:43


    The new laws in Michigan require a fee-free way to pay rent, and to allow security deposits to be returned electronically. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    City Decides to Pay Woman for Car Shot Up by Police

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2026 8:37


    This happened in Houston, and they originally denied her request for compensation. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Builder Sued For Chopping Down Tree Worth $59K

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2026 9:31


    That value is what the plaintiff is claiming - the case was filed in Tennessee. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    ‘Self Driving' Car Doesn't Get Man Out of DUI Arrest

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2026 8:58


    The law in FL places liability on the driver OR the person in 'actual physical control of the vehicle.' https://www.lehtoslawcom

    ‘Super Drunk' Judge Gets One Year of PAID Leave

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2026 10:29


    This is a Federal judge from Michigan. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    GM Getting Rid of Dipsticks in Some Trucks

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2026 10:49


    It looks like this might be the direction the industry is headed. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Kia and Hyundai Must Answer to US Courts Over Thefts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2026 9:07


    The 9th Circuit ruled that the foreign corporations fall under the jurisdiction of the US courts. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Feds Might Require AM Radios in All New Cars

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2026 11:13


    Several EV manufacturers had done away with them. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Sheriff Explains What Happened w/Stolen 4-Wheeler

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2026 16:18


    This is an update to this video: https://youtu.be/0RJQGMqlANE

    UPDATE: HOA Agrees to Work With Couple Over $977 Debt

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2026 9:05


    UPDATE: HOA Agrees to Work With Couple Over $977 Debt by Lehto's Law

    Sheriff Won't Return Man's Stolen 4-Wheeler

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2026 9:52


    This is happening in Oklahoma. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Leno's Law Signed into Law at Jay Leno's Garage

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2026 10:49


    Seems like the most fitting place to have the bill signed. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Real Estate Closings Now Often Include ‘Junk' Fees

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2026 10:57


    Agents add the fees because they can - no one says you are required to pay them. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    HOA Forecloses on Man's Home for $977

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2026 12:18


    This happened in Mesa, AZ.

    State Sup. Ct. Allows Pothole Lawsuit to Go To a Jury

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2026 11:04


    The Kansas state supreme court has said that a driver injured by a pothole gets to present his case to a jury (after the lower courts had thrown the case out). https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Judge Caught Citing Fake Cases in Court Order (ChatGPT)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2026 12:20


    Apparently, he used "at least two" cases from ChatGPT that didn't actually exist. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Crime Analyst Pleads Guilty for ‘Manipulating' DNA Data

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2026 11:29


    It's going to be a costly mess to clean up; she was sentenced to ten years in CO prison. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    State Mails Out 8,200 Misprinted Driver's Licenses In My Home State

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2026 10:18


    It happened in Michigan and the state has already sent out new - correct - licenses to those affected. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Police Recover Over 2,000 Stolen Catalytic Converters in CA

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2026 10:10


    They also arrested 5 people. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Street Takeover Ends in 69 Arrests, 570 Tickets, and 200 Cars Seized

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2026 11:19


    This happened in Los Angeles. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Florida to Remove Flock Cameras From State Roads

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2026 9:59


    This only affects the cameras along state roads and not roads controlled by local municipalities. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Is Your Driver License Info For Sale On The Dark Web?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2026 8:40


    The company used by Hertz appears to be the source of a massive data breach which has ended up on the dark web. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Health Dept Threatens Woman Giving Out Free Food

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2026 9:49


    This is happening in Missouri. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Coyote v Acme is Out - and It's GOOD!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2026 13:48


    The original New Yorker piece: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/1990/02/26/coyote-v-acme

    State Allows Judges to Use AI For SOME of Their Legal Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2026 11:09


    AZ has adopted a 'wait and see' what happens approach. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    State Tells Motorists They're Uninsured When They're Not

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2026 10:29


    This is happening in OK, and the state says there are several reasons why. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Lottery Will Pay Some of the Winnings on Misprinted Tickets

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2026 10:48


    'Tix' is a perfectly cromulent word. Among other things, it is in the Scrabble dictionary. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Town Says Family Can't Let People Hike on Their Property

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2026 9:00


    The IJ is handling the matter. Visit their website: https://ij.org/

    Woman Sees Her Car on a Joyride While it Was in for Repair

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 11:04


    She said it was the mechanic's step-daughter who was driving it around town. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Court Says You Can Say Anything You Want on Your Vanity Plate

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 10:33


    The case is called Whately v Lacky, out of the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Does Changing Your Own Oil Void Your Warranty?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2026 9:41


    No, but you may have to prove you've done them. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Social Media Lawsuit Settles for $16.7B (BILLION $!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2026 10:34


    The settlement barely moved Meta's stock. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Recall Nightmare for General Motors Keeps Getting Worse

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 9:24


    It's the L-87 that keeps failing despite earlier attempts to remedy. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    More Than Three Million Cars Under ‘Park Outside' Recall Warning

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 8:27


    You can always check https://www.nhtsa.gov/ to see if your car is on the list. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Mechanic Arrested After Woman Finds Tracking Device In Her Car

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 9:27


    This story happened in the town of Cadillac, Michigan. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Police Launched Search for Man Who Found $30 at Walmart

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 9:34


    Technically, the finder of valuables in GA is supposed to make efforts to find the true owner - but some wonder if the police shouldn't have better things to do. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Officer Handcuffs Woman for Not Sharing Ring Cam Footage

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 12:38


    The police are investigating the incident. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Early Drafts of Proposed Laws Now Often Contain AI Slop

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2026 12:32


    And someone has to clean it up before it gets passed into law. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Comedians' Lawsuit Ends Jetway Seizures in Atlanta

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2026 9:58


    The settlement involved some money and the police said they would reform how the officers handled these stops in the future. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Judge Kicked Off Bench for Two Years

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2026 12:21


    Alleged to have violated several different rules judges are required to follow. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Toyota Engine Diagnosis Begins With Hammer Strike

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 11:31


    The recall procedure involves a special hammer which is used to check the condition of the main bearing without having to perform a complete teardown of the engine.

    Dog on Death Row Gets Reprieve

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 17:27


    Animal control called Chance 'Dangerous' but the law says No if he was provoked - which a court must now decide.

    DUI Results Across Florida are in Doubt Because of Improper O-Ring Maintenance

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 9:47


    One case appears to show the way for others across the state to defend their cases. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    University Makes First Semester Pass/Fail for ‘Mental Health' Reasons

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 12:04


    The University of Michigan is going to do this - a few other schools are doing it as well. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Flock Apologizes: Says They Will Take Steps to End Abuses

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2026 9:47


    This was apparently in response to reports of police misusing Flock to stalk women. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

    Police Officer Sues Homeowner After Falling Down Steps

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2026 11:12


    The officer was legally on the property, and the house did not have handrails as required by local law. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

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