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LegalZoom has a rating of 3.1 stars from 1,789 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with LegalZoom most frequently mention customer service, great job and new business. LegalZoom ranks 5th among Legal Services sites.

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California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Legal brief
October 16, 2015

Thanks to LegalZoom for having such a huge support system in place. The legal team you referred me to is fabulous, and we are in the process of doing stuff that by myself I would not have known how.
Thank you again!

Date of experience: October 16, 2015
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over a year old

Hi Noris, thanks for being a valued customer!

California
1 review
4 helpful votes
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They will charge you a lot of money that you have to flight for days and maybe cannot get back and they will put you on hold and kicking you around with different departments, all service people are very sneaky. Don't choose the fast package $540 because it will take 20-30 days anyway, then when you call them, they will tell you the government are very slow, I have registered 4 companies with Legal zoom in the past 6 years, they are slow every single time, but they still advertise 7-10 business days on their site. I am so frustrated so just gonna give up this one and move on with another company

Date of experience: June 5, 2017
LegalZoom S. LegalZoom Rep
over a year old

Hi Sue, we're sorry about what occurred with your order and with your overall experience. Usually orders go more smoothly and we apologize that you experienced us at less than our best. It is very important to us that our customers are happy with the products and services we offer. We want you to be satisfied and I'd like to assist you in finding a resolution. Please feel free to contact me directly a manager directly via help@legalzoom.com.

Minnesota
2 reviews
5 helpful votes
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Business Name
August 14, 2017

All we wanted was to trade mark our business name and the website quotes $69.00. What you don't know until they run your card is that the $69.00 is only for the search to be sure the name is not already in use. We entered all or our information, clicked confirm and boom, they charged our card $474.00. They are super fast about charging you but if you have an issue, good luck getting a response. I went straight to my cc company and disputed the charge. This whole experience really had a bait and switch feel too it. They really need to be clearer about the charges prior to charging your. Card LegalZoom, we won't be back.

Date of experience: August 14, 2017
LegalZoom S. LegalZoom Rep
over a year old

Hi Carol, our website does not have a quoted price of $69.00 for any Trademark services. Our trademark registration package is advertised on our website as starting at $199 + federal filing fees prior to any request for information. Our trademark search packages are also advertised as $199. We fear you may have reviewed a site other than LegalZoom and we apologize for any misunderstanding. If you wish to discuss this further, please contact help@legalzoom.com.

California
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Formed a business through LegalZoom. First they gave the wrong advise to form an LLC instead of a sole prop. Then they processed the wrong form to cancel my business. This error cost me over $1,000. I had to contact them 4 times. I was put on hold and the line kept dropping until I was past their business hours. I finally spoke with a supervisor who said that they only have one kind of cancellation form and they don't know anything about the short form cancellation that California uses to eliminate paying the LLC fee. Looks like they are out of their league but won't admit it. I should never have worked with this company. Very incompetent!

Date of experience: April 13, 2017
LegalZoom S. LegalZoom Rep
over a year old

Hi Gerry, we're sorry about what occurred with your order and with your customer service experience. Usually orders go more smoothly and we apologize that you experienced us at less than our best. Your comments and experience are important to us and we appreciate your feedback. We will review your order & contact you directly. Please also feel free to contact a manager via help@legalzoom.com.

New York
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Expedite is a joke!
March 3, 2017

I paid for expedite and it was a joke. Everyday they would need new information after I specifically ask if they needed more information. The worst part is they are taking in more projects than they can service and the phone support ties up 1 to 2 hours each day of my time waiting for them to call me back only to have them call and tell me they closed and to call back again tomorrow. Not sure why they can send an email with they need something clarified further. Just talked to customer service rep and they said "they will keep an eye" on my order, but by now one can understand I might be skeptical.

Date of experience: March 3, 2017
LegalZoom S. LegalZoom Rep
over a year old

Hi Sharon, we're sorry about what occurred with your order. Usually the process goes more smoothly and we apologize that you experienced us at less than our best. It is very important to us that our customers are happy with the products and services we offer. We want you to be satisfied and I'd like to assist you in finding a resolution. We will monitor your order until it is completed expeditiously. Please do not hesitate to contact a manager directly any time via help@legalzoom.com.

Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent service with Legalzoom Chat feature
February 29, 2016

After spending $5000 on a living trust over a dozen years ago [private attorney] we were hesitant to make any changes. But the kids have grown, circumstances have evolved, and it's important to revisit the dang thing. Looking at Legalzoom's bundles my husband and I were amazed at the pricing. Natalie in the Chat room was wonderful! She succinctly answered my questions and within minutes we understood Natalie for your great help and thank you Legalzoom!

Date of experience: February 29, 2016
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over a year old

Hi Randi, thanks for sharing and being such a valued customer. We'll be sure to let Natalie know how terrific her service was!

New Jersey
1 review
1 helpful vote
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LegalZoom Partners may not be as good
March 10, 2016

LegalZoom has partnered with other businesses, to provide whole packaged services, it seems like either integration of their online services is not correctly done, or information provided is incomplete, or their partners are overcharging for something. I didn't have a good experience with one of their partner Business Licenses LLC. They seem to work on their own terms. Feels like pure drain of my money and time.

Date of experience: March 10, 2016
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over a year old

Hi Daven, glad we could help. Thank you for sharing!

Massachusetts
1 review
2 helpful votes
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DO NOT USE LEGAL ZOOM!
August 25, 2022

They signed me up for a wrong entity and I got screwed on $700.
It went through the secretary of state and the entity that they allowed my business to be approved for has never been legit. My lawyer suggest refund and legal zoom f'ed us. No one was helpful. In any way. They processed wrongly and we are out of money,
DO not use legal zoom! Create an LLC directly on irs.gov

Date of experience: August 25, 2022
Missouri
1 review
10 helpful votes
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Not happy at all with the service I am receiving from Legalzoom. They promise to do something by a certain date but never follow through. They do not even bother to tell you that it will be late. You can set up an account on their website to follow the progress of your order. Unfortunately the website doesn't get updated. I really don't understand why companies do business this way. I guess that is one reason companies don't stay in business beery long.

Date of experience: February 4, 2015
LegalZoom S. LegalZoom Rep
over a year old

I would like to extend my sincerest apology in regards to your less than great experience with LegalZoom. I would like an opportunity to try & make things right. Please feel free to contact me directly via help@legalzoom.com.

Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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LegalZoom to my rescue!
July 22, 2023

As a friend turned Caregiver, preparing for medical assistance is a must! How can your answer Paramedics questions on Rx's, etc. without access to medical records and how can you pay a friend's rent or utilities? Lawyers are pricey and by the hour! A small fee & a great piece of mind = LegalZoom. Just do it!

Date of experience: July 22, 2023
LegalZoom S. LegalZoom Rep
over a year old

We understand creating these documents isn't easy. We appreciate you for placing your trust in us, and sharing your experience, Debbie.

New York
2 reviews
7 helpful votes
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Incompetent
September 7, 2016

I signed up with LegalZoom to get an LLC three weeks ago. Since then, I get a nasty email from them every week stating my account will be closed if I don't contact them. After waiting on hold for 20 minutes each time, I then have to explain everything to the rep who eventually tells me that I need to send in a document. It would have been a lot easier had they just told me all the documents that were needed up front or even when they sent the email. I used them to save time and each week I'm spending an hour on the phone just to find out what documents they need. I noticed in the other complaints here, the LegalZoom representative's response was always "please contact us." Needless to say, I'm on hold with them now. If you're considering them as a way to save time, you won't.

Date of experience: September 7, 2016
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over a year old

Hi David, we're disappointed to hear you’ve had a less than satisfying experience with us, and we want to have an opportunity to make things right. Please kindly submit your contact information to: help@legalzoom.com and we will review your order history. We look forward to speaking with you and hope to make your experience with LegalZoom a better one.

Washington
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Messed up
May 15, 2017

Filed for PLLC 3/30/17. As of today, 5/15/17, we are still waiting for our package. Multiple calls, and an EIN finally emailed last week, but as we still need the certificates we can do nothing but wait to complete our business loan. Everything, and everyone is on hold, and this has really messed us up. I was pretty impressed the first few times I used LegalZoom, but now wish I just paid the attorney. Did I mention this was for expedited service? I called about this, and was told no adjustments could be made.

Date of experience: May 15, 2017
LegalZoom S. LegalZoom Rep
over a year old

Hi Tamara, I sincerely apologize that you haven't experienced us at our best this time around and I'd like to help make things right. I will review your order & contact you directly to resolve this. Please also feel free to contact a manager directly via help@legalzoom.com.

Kansas
1 review
4 helpful votes
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At last a " meaningful conversation "
February 26, 2018

Kris Wyatt offered me " real help " with questions and concerns about starting an LLC. " Spoke English " and didn't try to rush me through the process to "get me contracted." Seems genuine and a very good company ambassador who earnestly cares about prospective new customers. Someday all of you companies need to realize " personalized " service is still what your customer base is looking for. LIke Kris " answer questions "before you ask for a credit card number... you'll probably get more business.

Date of experience: February 26, 2018
LegalZoom S. LegalZoom Rep
over a year old

Hi Richard, thank you very much for your review. We work really hard to make our customers feel like they are in good hands, so we're happy to see that reflected in your experience. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do to help!

Massachusetts
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Avoid like the plague
August 1, 2016

Avoid like the plague. I thought it would make setting up a simple LLC with federal and state forms easier. Still fixing their errors weeks later and spent way more time than it would have taken to fill them in. Zero customer service despite having bought the "Gold" level. Finally you are paying them to have aggressive and incompetent service providers call you.

Date of experience: August 1, 2016
LegalZoom S. LegalZoom Rep
over a year old

Hi Ion, we are very sorry to hear of this experience. I would like an opportunity to review your account & try to make things right. Please feel free to contact me directly via help@legalzoom.com. I look forward to hearing how I can make this a better experience.

Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Give credit when it's due.
June 24, 2023

I am not big on writing reviews but LegalZoom absolutely earned one from me. It's not often these days that a company provides great customer service, as well as the services that they provide are actually
As good as they advertise in the first place. They helped me form my LLC a while back, granted, I do feel they could cut some slack on their prices, for sure, but,
Even still, they do very good work. And their agents all seem knowledgeable and are very respectful. But what stood out most of all, was every time I called in and spoke to an agent, they always seemed passionate and sincere. A huge difference from the normal "rush you along to get you off the line as fast as possible" type of service that seems to be the normal nowadays. Bottom line,
I salute LegalZoom and it's employees.
And give them their credit where it's due.(I would like to suggest they maybe take a look at their prices with the intent of cutting some slack) but still. Thank you LegalZoom and keep up the good work.

Date of experience: June 24, 2023
LegalZoom S. LegalZoom Rep
over a year old

Your feedback has made our day brighter. Thank you for your kind words and sharing your experience, Wesley.

California
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Big mistake
March 31, 2023

I've had nothing but problems with LegalZoom, Sure they filed my corporation for me, but on the wrong date and year that I had requested and had agreed upon. Nothing but excuses from work at home clerks, no confident resolution insight. I also paid them for trade, Mark services that were attorney assisted, this was a complete and utter disaster as the attorneys change frequently. I would not recommend anyone with anything important to do to trust LegalZoom. It was a big mistake for me and I'm now paying the price..

Date of experience: March 31, 2023
LegalZoom S. LegalZoom Rep
over a year old

Hi, Daryll! Thank you for reaching out. We hate to hear that you had a less than stellar experience. Your honest feedback will help us to improve ourselves for the better. If we can be of any additional support, please call us at (800) 773-0888 or by email at support@legalzoom.com.

New Mexico
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Tension relief
October 20, 2015

I had been caring for an elderly friend with cancer and other issues for some time. During this period it became necessary to obtain authorization for health care and financial matters along with final arrangements and a Will. I am 78 years old and he was 70. Both on fixed income. We were extremely pleased with the service and follow-up service once we contacted Legal Zoom. My friend died two weeks ago. I am so glad that we had the proper documentation at the appropriate time. Now as we go to probate I feel confident that Legal Zoom will be there to help.

Date of experience: October 20, 2015
LegalZoom S. LegalZoom Rep
over a year old

Hi Richard, so glad we could help you. We really appreciate you!

New York
4 reviews
3 helpful votes
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Scammers
April 7, 2023

This is not a reputable company. If your business doesn't make it Legal Zoom will continue to take money that will be automatically deducted from your credit card for up to a year. I would NOT recommend this company. Very poor customer service if you need help.

Date of experience: April 7, 2023
LegalZoom S. LegalZoom Rep
over a year old

Hi, James! We're sorry for any distress this may have caused you. Please send us an email to socialmediaoutreach@legalzoom.com with your account information, and we'll look into this right away.

New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Sometimes things just work
March 3, 2017

I've been with Legal Zoom for a long time now and have been satisfied on multiple levels, it's nice to know someone has your back! For a very fair price, you get an exceptional service that has your best interest at hand, not just saying it like many companies do, but actually and always delivering... Thank you legal Zoom

Date of experience: March 3, 2017
LegalZoom S. LegalZoom Rep
over a year old

Hi Jeffrey, we are happy we could help & really appreciate your kind words. Thanks for sharing your amazing experience.

Pennsylvania
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Submitted request for LLC in 12/10/21, was told I would receive documents on 1/13/22. Now I am being told, that is not how it works. Customer service agents on-line as well as live were rude and short, not providing any valuable information. Was told they would not have a manager contact me. Should have listened to what others have said about LZ.

Date of experience: January 13, 2022