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LegalZoom Reviews Summary

LegalZoom's reputation is marked by a mix of commendable customer service experiences and significant operational challenges. Many customers praise the professionalism and helpfulness of individual representatives, highlighting their ability to simplify complex processes and provide thorough support. However, a substantial number of reviews reveal frustrations with service delays, unresponsive support, and issues related to incomplete or incorrect service fulfillment, leading to feelings of dissatisfaction and mistrust. This dichotomy suggests that while LegalZoom has the potential to deliver valuable assistance, systemic issues in service delivery and communication hinder overall customer satisfaction.

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California
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Legal Zoom is very slow and unreliable. I had them file a Llc for me, it took them well over 2 months to get my EIN and I still don't have the paperwork needed to open my business bank account, now it's going on 3 months

Date of experience: June 25, 2017
LegalZoom S. — LegalZoom Rep
over a year old

Hi James, 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 contact a manager directly via help@legalzoom.com.

GB
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Terrible, Terrible!
June 22, 2017

Instructed them a month ago, and they did absolutely nothing except take payment. Did not return calls, or advise on (non) progress in any way. They are cheap for a reason!

They have cost me an additional £400.00 in service charge by wasting a month in doing absolutely nothing. Said they were waiting for documents that were not even relevant as an excuse! Asked for a refund and will go elsewhere.

Date of experience: June 22, 2017
LegalZoom S. — LegalZoom Rep
over a year old

Hi Ian, 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. We'd like to learn more about your situation. 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.

Illinois
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Knowledgeable Representative
June 20, 2017

Jason listened to my situation and came up with a solution that met my needs. It is always nice to be able to talk to someone that can actually answer the question witha great solution. Thanks.

Date of experience: June 20, 2017
LegalZoom S. — LegalZoom Rep
over a year old

We agree Gordon, thanks so much for sharing your experience.

Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great customer service!
June 14, 2017

Alma is awesome, I had a million questions she gave a Million answers! I emailed a question she emailed me back! Just because of her great attitude, and customer service you guys have our business!

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

Hi Merry, thanks for sharing your wonderful experience. We'll be sure to let Alma know of your kind words!

GB
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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I'm still beginning the process but to help others out. If your a first time seller stay away as your only interaction is online which is probably fine when you know the all the legal terms but if your a newbie I'd go with people you can speak too. This is rubbish. An annoying thing is that the reference forms they speak of bear no relation to the online forms you are presented with, this makes having an easy conversation about missing information impossible really. I rang the support line and they asked me to tell them the name of my solicitor that's appointed by them what the, that's just stupid they should have all the details to hand. So in summary save yourself a nightmare stay away.

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

Hi Daniel, we could not be more apologetic about your experience. We would like an opportunity to try to change things around. Please feel free to contact a manager directly via help@legalzoom.com.

Nevada
1 review
4 helpful votes
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I was in the middle of filling out my DBA application form online and a customer service rep called to ask if I had any questions with the application. I asked a couple of questions and got really rude answers. The rep seemed frustrated and ended up hanging up on me! I've never been hung up on by a customer service rep before until now. I was close to being done with my application but after that call, I decided not to submit the application and won't be using their services ever again. It ended up taking me only 30-45 minutes and was way cheaper to file the DBA myself with the state ($24.60 compared to Legalzoom's $99). I hardly ever write reviews but this was such a terrible experience that I had to let others know to beware of this company.

Date of experience: June 9, 2017
LegalZoom S. — LegalZoom Rep
over a year old

Hi Andrea, we are so sorry about your entire experience. We do our best to make sure every customer is happy and it seems we fell short of that goal in this situation. We'd like an opportunity to try & make your experience better. Please feel free to contact a manager directly via help@legalzoom.com.

New York
1 review
2 helpful votes
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I was looking to work on patenting a device. I signed up and then I was working to make my first prototype. Time passed by of course and it took me longer than expected. By the time I was ready to use Legalzoom to apply for a patent, and speak to a patent lawyer, guess what? Some sort of a legal adviser (not attorney) that I'm not sure how competent they are. On top of that, they DON'T offer a NON DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT, you have to rely on their "word" and reputation. For a legal service, not to offer a nondisclosure agreement is really NOT the way to go and of course I found help someplace else.
Thanks for nothing notLegalZoom for charging me all these years for an under par service (Charged up to date close to $1400 :)) ))))

Date of experience: June 7, 2017
LegalZoom S. — LegalZoom Rep
over a year old

Hi John, 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 a manager directly via help@legalzoom.com.

Florida
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Had an issue (my fault) where I selected the incorrect legal names (not full legal name of individual LLC holders). To get this corrected I thought legalzoom would help but it became another sale to them and was going to cost around $200 including state filing fees. I write this to let you all know it's worth your time to save your money and do the paperwork with the state yourself when filing an LLC.

Date of experience: June 7, 2017
LegalZoom S. — LegalZoom Rep
over a year old

Hi Chris, 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 a manager directly via help@legalzoom.com.

Ohio
1 review
4 helpful votes
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I wish I would have taken the time to read these reviews prior to placing my order. I initiated my order on May 24, Paid a significant upcharge for their "Expedited" and all inclusive service. The order was to be completed in 5-7 days. Today is June 6th, the website claims the order will be completed by June 18. Currently on hold for my second " Request for More Information" call. Been on hold for over 54 min despite the estimated 21-23 min hold time. Had to pay an additional charge, last time I had a "Request for More Information Call" Cant wait to hear this excuse why the order cannot be completed in their advertised "Expedited" time frame. My order number is ******* for the poor individual who has the responsibility to respond to these complaints. Still on Hold after 1:06. Called their sales department and got right through.

Date of experience: June 6, 2017
LegalZoom S. — LegalZoom Rep
over a year old

Hi Mary, I am very sorry you did not have the best experience; you deserve better. I have reviewed your account and will contact you directly to help resolve this expeditiously. Please also feel free to contact a manager directly via help@legalzoom.com.

Texas
1 review
3 helpful votes
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We hired Legal Zoom to set up our LLC. We were not advised of them setting themselves up as our Registered Agent. By them doing so we were being billed $299 per year for this service. I have to go through the Secretary of State website to remove them as our Registered Agent and pay them $15. They will not credit me back the money until they have been officially removed. When I called them and asked them to remove themselves from the LLC they told me I had to do it with the Secretary of State and once they verified it they would credit me back. I asked them what exactly they did for the $299 and they hung up on me. This is crazy. If they put it on there, they should be able to remove themselves. They don't do anything for us for $299 a year.

Date of experience: June 6, 2017
LegalZoom S. — LegalZoom Rep
over a year old

Hi Ethel, 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. We'd like to learn more about your situation. 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.

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.

California
1 review
3 helpful votes
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My attorney was going to charge $2000 to remove my wife from our properties due to death. I thought it was too much. I made a BIG mistake. Legal Zoom uses GO Deeds located in New York. I spent over $3000. 00 and still had so many corrections! It got to a point where they just refused to help me -Matthew Miskovsky - because I made a mistake. They are awful people to work with. There seems to be a high turn over of personnel.
Regarding Legal Zoom - I got so tired of being on hold EVERY time I called. Nobody knows who's on first. They give you the run around.IT WAS ALL SO FRUSTRATING - WHAT A NIGHTMARE!

Date of experience: June 2, 2017
LegalZoom S. — LegalZoom Rep
over a year old

Hi Walter, we’re sorry about your experience with us & Go Deeds. Your comments and experience are truly valuable to us and we appreciate your feedback. It is very important to us to try and improve the situation when there has been a misunderstanding or dissatisfaction with our service. We are willing to do anything we can to improve your experience with LegalZoom. Please feel free to contact a manager directly via help@legalzoom.com. We look forward to hearing how we can make this situation better.

Colorado
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very Good
June 2, 2017

Wonderful experience with Melissa! She is wonderful&very professional&high level of listening skill even though it's through chatroom.

Date of experience: June 2, 2017
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over a year old

Hi Li, thanks for sharing your wonderful experience. We'll be sure to let Melissa know of your kind words!

New Jersey
1 review
5 helpful votes
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They give you a receipt and a small * next to one of the items, which most of us would miss. Then they keep deducting that amount off of your credit card. Beware people, you will not get a refund. Ridiculous, but that is how Legalzoom works!

I accidentally saw my bank statement and realized that they have been deducting 14.99$ every month! Called the customer care, but they wont refund my money

Date of experience: May 30, 2017
LegalZoom S. — LegalZoom Rep
over a year old

Hi, we're sorry to hear that you were being charged for a service that you were unaware of. The plan that you were enrolled into is a legal plan that entitles you to receive unlimited attorney consultations on any new legal matter along with additional benefits. If it's something that you specified you didn't want to participate in or you did not see details of the plan in the questionnaire when you originally placed an order with us, then we are happy to help you with a resolution. We have reviewed your account & will reach out to you directly to help make things right. Please also feel free to contact a manager directly any time via help@legalzoom.com.

Colorado
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Legal Zoom Came Through!
May 30, 2017

I've had the need for lawyer's in the past, for selling some land, divorce, and now putting together a plan to take care of my family needs and my assets. Legal Zoom answered my call and came through to win the job. Legal Zoom is a powerful, legal document assembly package with contracted legal support, should you need it. I highly recommend Legal Zoom for providing me with all the necessary legal documents needed to complete a Living Trust!

Date of experience: May 30, 2017
LegalZoom S. — LegalZoom Rep
over a year old

Hi Patrick, thank you very much for sharing. 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!

Mississippi
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Thank you for your professional recommendations. I was a little nervous about making sure I got everything right for my new business adventure, and your support has made me feel comforted knowing you have me taken care of with all the services you provide

Date of experience: May 24, 2017
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over a year old

Hi Matthew, we appreciate your kind words. Thanks for sharing your experience.

Colorado
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Cool
May 22, 2017

Julia was very helpful and awesome to speak with. It was like talking with an old friend from high school.

Date of experience: May 22, 2017
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over a year old

Hi DAndre, this is the type of experience we aim for, thanks so much for sharing!

Oregon
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Simply Stunning!
May 22, 2017

There was an issue with my application and and within an hour Julie helped me to correct the problem and worked with me get the correct forms filled out. She was so professional and her sense of humor is priceless. I tried to get a local law office to help (filled out a form) with business issues in April and they have not even call me back (5/22/17). This is, without a doubt, the best service I have ever received, especially on line!

Date of experience: May 22, 2017
LegalZoom S. — LegalZoom Rep
over a year old

Hi David, thanks for sharing this amazing experience. We'll be sure to let Julie know how much she helped.

Louisiana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Representative was very knowledgeable on all questions asked, offered valuable and pertinent information.

Date of experience: May 22, 2017
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over a year old

Hi Quintetta, thanks so much for sharing.

Colorado
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Juli is awesome!
May 19, 2017

I called in with many questions regarding the process and how to set up a 501c3 Corporation. She had all the answers and more! So tremendously helpful and has been very responsive to my followup questions!

Date of experience: May 19, 2017
LegalZoom S. — LegalZoom Rep
over a year old

Thank you Robyn, you just made our day. Please do not hesitate to contact for any additional help!

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