Affordable Legal Access For All
When you need legal help, LegalShield is here. Our network of experienced lawyers can provide advice on legal issues for you, your family, or your business, all directly through our app. With no hourly fee or retainer, we help you worry less and live more. What are you waiting for? Join now and speak with a lawyer in as little as 4 hours after initial contact.
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Everyone Deserves
Legal Protection
With LegalShield, finding solutions to your legal issues doesn’t have to be stressful, complicated, or expensive.
Instead of paying a lawyer expensive hourly fees, you pay a small monthly fee and get access to experienced lawyers that can help you with your legal issue.
Krizia Verplancke of provider firm Davis, Miles, McGuire, Gardner has been serving LegalShield members since 2017.
Spencer Tadashi Schiefer of provider firm Davis, Miles, McGuire, Gardner has been serving LegalShield members since 2011.
Michael E. Medina Jr. of provider firm Davis, Miles, McGuire, Gardner has been serving LegalShield members since 1993.
Everyone Deserves
Legal Protection
With LegalShield, finding solutions to your legal issues doesn’t have to be stressful, complicated, or expensive.
Instead of paying a lawyer expensive hourly fees, you pay a small monthly fee and get access to experienced lawyers that can help you with your legal issue.
Krizia Verplancke of provider firm Davis, Miles, McGuire, Gardner has been serving LegalShield members since 2017.
Spencer Tadashi Schiefer of provider firm Davis, Miles, McGuire, Gardner has been serving LegalShield members since 2011.
Michael E. Medina Jr. of provider firm Davis, Miles, McGuire, Gardner has been serving LegalShield members since 1993.
How LegalShield Can Help
We partnered with law firms across the United States who have experience in nearly every area of law. You can consult with your LegalShield provider law firm on many common legal topics and they will work diligently to find a resolution. Dive deeper into some of the most common practice areas that your LegalShield law firm can help with.
Our Lawyers are
Here to Help
For the last 49 years we’ve worked to build long-standing partnerships with high-quality law firms across the U.S. and Canada. Whether you have a personal legal issue, you need help starting your business, or you just want some expert advice, our network of lawyers are here to help. No hourly fees. No retainers. Just legal answers when you need them most.
Yvette Rodriguez Brown
Provider firm DSK Law has been serving LegalShield members since 1996.
Lindsay N. Greene
Provider firm DSK Law has been serving LegalShield members since 2002.
Ruben Laboy Jr.
Provider firm DSK Law has been serving LegalShield members since 2004.
Sarah Clifford
Provider firm Davis, Miles, McGuire, Gardner has been serving LegalShield members since 2019.
J. Alan Soelberg
Provider firm Davis, Miles, McGuire, Gardner has been serving LegalShield members since 2016.
Marisa Kotalik
Provider firm Davis, Miles, McGuire, Gardner has been serving LegalShield members since 2017.
Norman W. Nash
Provider firm DSK Law has been serving LegalShield members since 2012.
Marshall Hunt
Provider firm Davis, Miles, McGuire, Gardner has been serving LegalShield members since 2016.
Jason A. Breslin
Provider firm DSK Law has been serving LegalShield members since 2011.
Yvette Rodriguez Brown
Provider firm DSK Law has been serving LegalShield members since 1996.
Lindsay N. Greene
Provider firm DSK Law has been serving LegalShield members since 2002.
Ruben Laboy Jr.
Provider firm DSK Law has been serving LegalShield members since 2004.
Sarah Clifford
Provider firm Davis, Miles, McGuire, Gardner has been serving LegalShield members since 2019.
J. Alan Soelberg
Provider firm Davis, Miles, McGuire, Gardner has been serving LegalShield members since 2016.
Marisa Kotalik
Provider firm Davis, Miles, McGuire, Gardner has been serving LegalShield members since 2017.
Norman W. Nash
Provider firm DSK Law has been serving LegalShield members since 2012.
Marshall Hunt
Provider firm Davis, Miles, McGuire, Gardner has been serving LegalShield members since 2016.
Jason A. Breslin
Provider firm DSK Law has been serving LegalShield members since 2011.
Learn More About Our Legal Plans
We provide legal help for you, your family, or your business.
Individuals & Families
$29.95/month
Legal advice on an unlimited number of personal legal issues from lawyers with an average of 22 years of experience.
Small Business
$49+/month
Get legal support to protect and grow your business with document review, debt collection, and more.
Start a Business
$149 + state filing fees
Start your business legally and correctly, so you can crush your goals with confidence.
Individuals & Families
$29.95 / mo.
Small Business
$49.00+ / mo.
Get legal support to protect and grow your business with document review, debt collection, and more.
Start a Business
$149 + state filing fees
Start your business legally and correctly, so you can crush your goals with confidence.
How It Works
Legal issues can be confusing, complicated, and even a little embarrassing. Save time, save money, and protect yourself and your family with a legal plan today. Here’s how it works.
1
Become a Member
Sign up for your Personal Legal Plan, and then head to accounts.legalshield.com to set up your account. Be sure to add your spouse and dependent children.
2
Download LegalShield App
Download our app, it’s like having a lawyer in your pocket. Our customer care agents are available 24/7 for covered legal emergencies.
3
Get Legal Help
From the app you can choose to call your law firm, submit a traffic ticket, start your Will or other documents, request emergency legal help, and more. It’s that easy.
*Situations covered under 24/7 emergency access include: if you are arrested, facing an injury from an auto accident, served a criminal warrant, or the state attempting to take your child(ren).
What’s Included in Your Legal Plan
Who the Plan Covers
- Members, Spouses and Partners
The person signing up for the plan (the Member) as well as the member’s spouse or partner are covered.
- Dependent Children
Never-married dependent children of the member or member’s spouse, under 26 years of age who are permanent residents of the member’s household or full-time students are covered, as well as Dependent children under age 18 for whom the member or member’s spouse is the legal guardian. Any dependent child, regardless of age, who is physically disabled or mentally incapacitated and unable to make legally binding decisions, unable to be employed, 51% or more financially dependent upon the member and member’s spouse and lives at home with the member or member’s spouse are covered too.
What Your Lawyer Can Do For You
- Provide Advice by Phone
You can always speak with your lawyer to get legal advice on an unlimited number of personal legal matters in any area of law, including pre-existing issues. Your lawyer will speak with you for as long as he/she believes is necessary to adequately advise you on the matter in question. Also, if necessary, your lawyer will provide up to one hour of legal research on each matter, for no additional fee.
- Write Letters or Make Phone Calls On Your Behalf
If after the phone consultation your lawyer determines that a letter or phone call from them would help you resolve the legal issue, they will write one letter or make one phone call on your behalf. If additional phone calls or letters from the lawyer are needed, they will be provided at 25% off the lawyer’s hourly rates.
- Review Documents
You may submit any personal legal document up to 15 pages or less that’s related to the legal issue being discussed so long as you or one of your covered family members is party to the contract. Your lawyer will review the document and advise you by phone about any areas of concern and the legal implications. Their goal is to arm you with the information you need to resolve the situation. Should you choose to have the lawyer engage in extensive negotiation on your behalf, those services are available at 25% off their standard hourly rate.
Estate Planning Services
Our estate planning document services more than pay for the membership all by themselves!
- Standard Will Preparation
Your membership includes a Standard Will prepared by your lawyer for you, your spouse and your covered family members. Also, your lawyer can complete annual reviews and updates to your Will at no additional charge.
- Living Will Preparation
A Living Will allows you to direct medical care should a person become incapable of providing informed consent. Your membership includes a Living Will prepared by your lawyer for you, your spouse and covered family members. Also, your lawyer can complete annual reviews and updates to your living will at no additional charge.
- Durable Power of Attorney
A Durable Power of Attorney is a document that allows a trusted person you pick to handle your affairs and make decisions on your behalf should you become incapacitated. Your membership includes a Durable Power of Attorney drafted by your lawyer for you, your spouse and covered family members. Also, your lawyer can complete annual reviews and updates to your Durable Power of Attorney at no additional charge.
Traffic Tickets and Motor Vehicle Services
- Defense of Moving Violations
If you receive a speeding ticket or other moving violation, you can call your lawyer and they will handle the situation for you. This plan benefit is one of our most popular as it can reduce or eliminate points on your license and reduce or eliminate fines with no additional lawyer fees. Representation under this benefit is provided when you or your family members have a valid driver’s license and are driving a non-commercial vehicle.
- Auto Accidents and Criminal Charge Assistance
If you are in an accident or charged with a motor vehicle related crime, your lawyer can assist you. Letting your lawyer handle the situation provides peace of mind during difficult situations and is included in your plan.
- Suspended, Cancelled or Revoked Drivers License and Damage Collection
Your membership comes with up to 2.5 hours of lawyer time to help you get a driver’s license reinstated or to collect funds for property damage related to an auto accident ($5,000 or less per claim included at no additional fee)
Residential Loan Document Services
- Mortgage Document Preparation
If you’re buying a primary residence, your lawyer will prepare the mortgage documents as required by your lender. You can receive this benefit once per calendar year. All you have to do is provide the necessary information to your lawyer at least five business days prior to the closing date and they will take care of document preparation.
- Document Review
Your lawyer can review and provide feedback on residential home purchase documents prepared by the seller, lender or third parties as long as they are provided to the lawyer at least 5 business days prior to the closing.
Family Law Services
The following benefits are available if initiated after your membership as been effective for 90 consecutive days.
- Representation for Uncontested Separation or Annulment
If you and your spouse are not represented by another lawyer and all issues related to a separation or annulment are agreed upon in writing by the parties, without negotiation by your Provider Law Firm, your separation or annulment is considered uncontested and your lawyer can represent and help you at no additional charge.
- Representation for an Uncontested Divorce
Your lawyer can represent you in uncontested divorce proceedings. Uncontested Divorce is a divorce in which neither party is represented by separate counsel and all issues are agreed upon in writing without negotiation by your Provider Law Firm, net assets of the marriage are under $500,000 and no division of retirement benefits or QDRO is applicable.
- Representation for an Uncontested Adoption
If all parties have agreed in writing to an adoption, all required consents are attainable and the adoption is not contested or challenged, your lawyer can represent you at adoption proceedings for no additional fee.
- Uncontested Name Change Assistance
When a name change is not contested or challenged and all consents are obtained, your lawyer can help you prepare for and attend the initial hearing to obtain your name change.
24/7 Emergency Access
You may speak with a lawyer for emergency help by calling 1-877-825-3797 for any of the following reasons.
- You are Detained by Authorities
You are detained by a Law Enforcement Officer. Meaning that you are either restrained, searched or deprived of immediate liberty.
- Child Custody Emergencies
You are detained or questioned by a Law Enforcement Officer or any representative of a federal, state or local child welfare agency regarding any minor child in your personal custody or any of your dependent children.
- Vehicle Accident and Injury
You can use the 24/7 access line if you are involved in an automobile or motorcycle accident that results in bodily harm or physical injury.
- You are Served with a Warrant
If you’re served with a warrant for any reason, you can call our 24/7 emergency line for attorney assistance.
Trial Defense
- Lawyer Representation at Trial
Your membership includes representation by your lawyer if you or your spouse is a named defendant in a civil suit.
- Trial Time
Each year of membership, through your fifth year, earns you additional lawyer trial defense and pre-trial preparation hours as follows.
| Year | Pre-Trial Research Hours | Trial Hours | Total Attorney Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.5 | 57.5 | 60 |
| 2 | 3 | 117 | 120 |
| 3 | 3.5 | 176.5 | 180 |
| 4 | 4 | 236 | 240 |
| 5 | 4.5 | 295.5 | 300 |
IRS Audit Services
All IRS related services cover tax returns due on April 15 of your first membership year.
- Legal Help for IRS Audits, Investigations or Examinations of Your Tax Return
Members receive up to 50 hours of legal services from their lawyer when they are notified in writing by the IRS that their tax return is going to be audited, investigated or otherwise examined.
- Consultation and Advice from Your Lawyer
Members receive up to one hour of consultation and advice from their layer within the first 30 days after being notified of an audit or request to appear at the IRS offices related to his or her tax return.
- Representation and Negotiation
Members get up to 2.5 hours of representation and telephone conversations by their lawyer at the audit or any settlement conferences prior to trial.
- Trial Appearances
Members get up to 46.5 hours in trial time or services for actual trial appearances when the IRS sues the covered person, after member pays the disputed tax or the member sues the IRS.
Additional Services and Benefits
- 25% Off Hourly Rate
Legal needs not included in your basic monthly fee are covered by a generous 25% discount off of your lawyer’s normal hourly rates. In case such as Personal Injury Lawsuits, members may work out contingency fee or flat fee agreements with their lawyer’s as well. The beauty of a LegalShield plan is that no matter the situation, our members are covered and can save literally thousands of dollars over standard lawyer client relationships.
- Save Up to 50% on Brands Like Verizon, Costco, and Amazon
Because we have over 4.5 million members, companies partner with LegalShield to offer exclusive deals you won’t find anywhere else. With over 500 discounts available from big name brands, it’s nearly impossible for you to not find significant savings on products and services you already use. It’s not uncommon for people without a current legal issue to join LegalShield just for the MEMBERPerks.
Supplements
Home Business
- Unlimited Business Consultation on legal and non-legal matters
- Includes Pre-Existing Conditions
- Legal review of 4 contracts/documents per month
- IRS Audit Legal Services
Trial Defense
- Covers the member and their spouse
- Additional 100 hours of trial defense
- 75 hours of trial time & 25 hours of pre-trial time
- Trial defense hours are added each year of active membership
Gun Owner
- 24/7 Emergency access to legal consultation for incidents involving firearms
- Consultation on an unlimited number of gun owner topics
- Trial Defense up to 60 hours if you are named in a criminal or civil lawsuit
- One NFA Gun Trust prepared for a flat fee of $250
Ride Share and Delivery Driver
- Moving Violations
- Accidents and Vehicle Damage
- IRS Audit Services
Why millions of people searching for a lawyer have turned to LegalShield instead
Over 4.4 million people have forgone the traditional method of hiring a lawyer for a smarter, more affordable way to get all the legal assistance they need.
Hire a Lawyer on
Your Own
✕ Pay fees based on a flat retainer that you may not use, or even need
✕ Need to find a different lawyer for each legal issue based on expertise and experience
✕ Spend hours researching lawyers online and still be unsure of quality
✕ Pay hourly rates often averaging between $150-$400
✕ Pay extra for additional advice and consults
✕ Wait days for a return call (or even weeks)
✕ Pay higher rates for off-hours and emergency situations
✕ Pay even more for document reviews and ticket disputes
✕ Resolves one issue but you remain unprotected in any future legal situations
Get Legal Help with LegalShield
✓ Work with an experienced lawyer, our network averages 22 years of experience
✓ Speak with a lawyer and get legal advice about anything. Consultation on an unlimited number of issues is included
✓ Protect your family and/or your business with one service
✓ Get access to a law firm in your state
✓ Connect immediately with 24/7 access for emergency situations*
✓ Upload tickets and other documents for review in the LegalShield app
✓ Continued protection for whatever legal matters come your way
✓ Lawyers motivated to help you
*Situations covered under 24/7 emergency access include: if you are arrested, facing an injury from an auto accident, served a criminal warrant, or the state attempting to take your child(ren).
Hire a Lawyer on Your Own
✕ Pay fees based on a flat retainer that you may not use, or even need
✕ Need to find a different lawyer for each legal issue based on expertise and experience
✕ Spend hours researching lawyers online and still be unsure of quality
✕ Pay hourly rates often averaging between $150-$400
✕ Pay extra for additional advice and consults
✕ Wait days for a return call (or even weeks)
✕ Pay higher rates for off-hours and emergency situations
✕ Pay even more for document reviews and ticket disputes
✕ Resolves one issue but you remain unprotected in any future legal situations
Get Legal Help with LegalShield
✓ Work with an experienced lawyer, our network averages 22 years of experience
✓ Speak with a lawyer and get legal advice about anything. Consultation on an unlimited number of issues is included
✓ Protect your family and/or your business with one service
✓ Get access to a law firm in your province
✓ Connect immediately with 24/7 access for emergency situations*
✓ Upload tickets and other documents for review in the LegalShield app
✓ Continued protection for whatever legal matters come your way
✓ Lawyers motivated to help you
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a pre-paid legal plan and how does it work?
Using the plan is as simple as signing up and contacting our team. Once you’re a member, customer support will connect you with an independent lawyer in your area who specializes in the specific legal issue with which you need help. Also, you can download our super simple app to quickly access your legal benefits and member perks anytime.
How long after I join can I use the plan?
How much can I save with a membership?
Do you have lawyers in my area?
Who are the lawyers I’ll work with? Are they experienced?
While LegalShield does not employ the lawyers that provide the services to members, LegalShield has a network of dedicated independent law firms across the United States and Canada made up of seasoned lawyers with an average of 22 years experience. The law firms in our network provide legal protection to over 4.1 million LegalShield members any time they need it, even in covered emergency situations, 24/7, 365 days a year. You can view the names and background information about the provider law firms and many lawyer profiles in our Law Firm Finder.