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LegalZoom has a rating of 3.7 stars from 1,787 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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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 79.9%
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Top Positive Review

“Reliable Service”

Robert T.
3/22/24

After four years of not communicating with LegalZoom they were extremely cooperative on getting my account recovered and up to date. When it came to federal law they were prompt to keep me updated on mandates and regulations. Very professional and well mannered business.

Top Critical Review

“Long wait times, bad customer support, and no refunds.”

Samuel A.
8/5/24

The most horrible customer support and the longest wait times I have ever experienced. I purchased an LLC package with all the bells and whistles to include expedited processing. After two months of waiting, broken promises from customer support ("It will be finished today, we are so sorry for the wait..."), many unanswered questions, no contact, hours on the phone and in chat rooms, and a refusal to refund services not rendered, I cannot recommend LegalZoom.

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2 reviews
4 helpful votes
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March 10th, 2018

No customer service after initial order. Have tried for week to reach proper customer service group to purchase added services. Typically get disconnected or transferred to wrong group. Twice used call back system to not have to wait on hold. When call back came, was placed on hold. Unbelievable if it hadn't happened.

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Hi James, we're truly sorry to hear you haven't experienced us at our best. We'd like an opportunity to try to turn things around for the better. Please feel free to contact a manager directly via help@legalzoom.com.

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February 7th, 2023

Spent $1400 on them 2weeks later no documents no ein number nothing everything they have said has been a lie they told me 5 times that they were going to put in for a urgent ein and on 5 different occasions 24 to 48 hours 12 days later still nothing no documents no ein they just took my money

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December 30th, 2015
Verified purchase

Jordan is AMAZING! Legal Zoom is just overall very impressive! I trust everything that Ive done with their company thus far, and it has been a great 4 years of working with them. This guy I spoke with is easy, knowledgable and a pleasure to speak with. My overall experience with legal zoom has been effortless, and rewarding everytime!

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We're so happy to hear you're happy Karyn! And we'll definitely let Jordan know. Thanks for sharing.

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January 11th, 2023

Lack of professionalism, lack of responsibility even a lack of empathy. I trusted them but I end up calling every time to push them to do their job, and all that and I lost a whole month without end result.

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January 28th, 2016

My experience was horrible and it never really even got started! As a new business owner, I wanted to form an LLC and TRIED to call this company on 3 separate occasion to get some of my questions answered and each time, I was on hold for over 50 minutes... 50 minutes! A potential new customer and I'm on hold for 50 minutes three times! There wasn't even a message as I was holding, thanking me for my patience and that my call would be responded to shortly. Just awful hold music, that was it!

I gave up and went to another company and the experiences was as different as night and day. My call was answered within 3 minutes and my rep was extremely helpful and even called me back with information that she needed to find an answer to. My LLC has been formed and I'm already conducting business.

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LegalZoom S. – LegalZoom Rep

We apologize for the poor experience you had while attempting to transact business with our organization. It is LegalZoom's goal to provide its valued customers, such as you are, with exceptional service during every interaction. Your comments and experience are important to us and we appreciate and welcome your feedback. Please be reassured that we will forward your comments to review our operations and determine where improvements need to be made. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us directly via help@legalzoom.com.

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May 26th, 2022
Verified purchase

On March 10th of this year I paid for my LLC with the understanding that it would be expedited. After contacting them several times and extensive interactions I still have not received my LLC. I did receive a notice that it's in the mail and supposed to be delivered tonight. It's now May 26th and I still haven't got it but I got a tracking number. I don't know the legal term for expediting but I'm sure it doesn't mean two and a half months at my cost. I'm sorry I wouldn't refer to legal zoom to anybody if this is the way that you business.

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July 14th, 2023
Verified purchase

Couldn't have had a better experience with the sales rep (Rob) that called me. Gave me a call at 5PM on a Friday...normally would never answer (or at least stay on the phone). Stayed on for 20 minutes and will be signing up next week.

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We are delighted to hear this and wonderful feedback. We appreciate you for sharing, Jacob.

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April 28th, 2020
Verified purchase

I was referred me to Legal Zoom to get my LLC filed. I could have never handled properly myself or either it would have been an overly time consuming experience. Legal Zoom has exceeded meeting the expected completion time which was not until May.

Each time I have contacted customer service, the reps such as Violet and if you can look up the reps on my prior calls (order #*******) have gone above and beyond normal customer service expectations. They have taken the time to explain areas where I lack knowledge and expedite requests when they can.

I will forever be a client of Legal Zoom. Next I will be filing for a DBA and Legal Zoom will be my source for filing. Also I'm going to sign up for the Atty program

Thank you Legal Zoom for making this process of ease! Please continue the servicing which I received on my file.

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LegalZoom S. – LegalZoom Rep

Hi Sharnell, 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!

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November 19th, 2016

I tried the Legal Zoom estate package. Although ti was OK, it was not totally complete. After spending numerous hours reading the documents and consulting with their attorney, it became clear to me that I would have to either purchase additional legal services to prepare and or change documents for it to be complete and accurate, or find it online. For the price and my purposes it was fine. I used the legal phone consulting service a few tmes for personal legal needs and found it helpful, and so overall a good value.

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Hi Tom, I am sorry to hear you didn't have the best experience. We want our customers to be happy with our products & services. We will review your account to determine how we can try to make this experience better. Please feel free to contact us any time via help@legalzoom.com.

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June 8th, 2023
Verified purchase

Very simple and easy to understand. Starting a buisness is something I never thought I would get done with all of the reading and researching i was doing I was becoming unmotivated. That's when I found legal zoom, before I was even finished with filing out all of the information for my order I received a call from an agent that was already assigned to me. He was very helpful and knowledgeable, all of my questions were answered, I didn't feel rushed which I think is important to note he really took his time to thoroughly make sure I understood every step I took and every question I asked was answered beyond satisfactory. All in all if you are new to owning a business and lacking knowledge on where and how to start LEGAL ZOOM is the place! Easy fast and hassle free!

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Hearing that our work has made a positive impact on you is the greatest reward. Thank you for your feedback, Kyle.

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July 15th, 2015

Wow! Is that a machine responding to the complaints posted here?
I have been reading the same response from Legal Zoom "I am sorry... we'll try to improve... yadda yadda yadda." ad infinitum!

Well, you still haven't returned my calls. I am a current customer.

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Hi G A., we assure you every response if being answered by a real person. I am happy do whatever I can to make a customer's experience a better one. If you did not have a good experience and would like to discuss it further, please feel free to email help@legalzoom.com.

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November 3rd, 2023
Verified purchase

I called Legal Zoom to get assistance and clarification on a product. Aaliyah wen above and beyond with making sure that everything was correct and that I understood how to best select a product that suits me.

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LegalZoom S. – LegalZoom Rep

We love receiving feedback like this, Kim, and thank you for taking the time to share it.

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November 15th, 2018
Verified purchase

I had a question regarding setting up an LLC with an effective date. I had tried finding whether my state allowed an effective date and couldn't find clear information. Mackenzie was very helpful and asked all the questions she needed to get a clear picture of where I was in the process.

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November 28th, 2016
Verified purchase

I couldn't be happier with my legal zoom experience over the phone today. Melissa was amazing! She patiently answered all of my questions in a thorough manner and did so with great product knowledge. It was a great experience and I am happy that she was the one who answered today when I called the 1 800 number.

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LegalZoom S. – LegalZoom Rep

Hi Grady, thank you for sharing. We are happy to hear that Melissa provided you such excellent service & we'll be sure to let her know.

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November 12th, 2015
Verified purchase

When I had questions dealing with international ownership of our LLC and the tax implications for non-Owner members, I used the Chat Help feature. Heather was very clear and very prompt in her answers, and provided exactly the information I required! Thank you!

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LegalZoom S. – LegalZoom Rep

Thank you Michael, so glad we could help!

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October 3rd, 2019

I am glad to have chosen Legal Zoom to start an LLC and also have them as my Registered Agents. I am also using them for writing my will. They have been extremely helpful in educating me with all my questions

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LegalZoom S. – LegalZoom Rep

Hi Narayanan, thanks for being such a loyal customer and trusting us with both your business and estate planning needs. We appreciate you sharing your review.

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June 25th, 2023
Verified purchase

I was a 26 year estate planning paralegal so I can advise you that Legal Zoom is a terrific alternative to hiring a lawyer. The price for my estate plan, including clear and concise instructions, was extremely reasonable. I will keep using Legal Zoom for all my legal needs.

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Your positive feedback is a wonderful source of encouragement, Rebecca. Thank you for sharing!

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April 25th, 2010

They like to make like its so easy and fast quite the opposite, long complicated and no help from them at all. They charge top dollar and have the worst service i have ever seen or expirienced. STAY AWAY

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April 11th, 2019

Dawn Watts was very knowledgeable and patient while giving me answers and solutions for the few questions I had. I am extremely happy with how quickly I received help from her and grateful I chose LegalZoom!

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LegalZoom S. – LegalZoom Rep

Hi Luke, 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!

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October 18th, 2015
Verified purchase

Got the information I was needing, and several referral attorneys in my local area to contact as well. Response time was up to the 48th hour advised, which drove me nuts, but in the end it was just what I needed. ADVICE!

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Glad we could help Ginger!

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March 7th, 2023

We hired LegalZoom to file a trademark. From the beginning, their focus was on filing the application as quickly and easily as possible, and they used a cookie cutter approach.

They tried to talk us into trademarking the 'logo' instead of the name, because it was easier. We pushed back and went with trademarking the brand. Then, as soon as USPTO had questions about our application, they dropped us as a client, because going back and forth isn't worth it for them.

They are like the Fast Fast Food industry except it's with legal work.

Their entire business model depends on quantity, not quality.

So if you hire them, you're basically paying for free templates you can get online, and it takes more time to hire and explain to them what you need than doing it yourself. On the other hand, if what you need is more complex, then you need to hire a real attorney.

Tip for consumers:
They failed at an easy trademark application.
Do it yourself or hire a real attorney.

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We purcahsed the most expensive Trademark package.

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October 13th, 2019
Verified purchase

Michelle was extremely helpful with the cancelation of my order as i had medical expenses unexpectedly come up and needed my money returned. Thus had to unfortunately cancel my order, they where fast. Helpful and polite,

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LegalZoom S. – LegalZoom Rep

Hi Holly, we're sorry to hear you had to cancel but glad we could provide you with a good experience. Please let us know when you're ready to return - we will be more than happy to help.

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2 helpful votes
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October 18th, 2015
Verified purchase

We wanted to start our company but wasn't sure how to get started. LegalZoom helped us with everything we need and is keeping us up to date on thing we need in the future.
I would recommend LegalZoom to all new companies getting started.

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LegalZoom S. – LegalZoom Rep

Thank you for your kind words Kathy, glad we could help!

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September 11th, 2017
Verified purchase

Sony was AMAZING. He was so patient and EXTREMELY knowledgeable.
The entire process to start my LLC was fantastic. Through each step of the process, Sony was there to answer my questions with incredible detail. He also suggested how to expedite everything. Originally, I was only going to get the basic package. After working with Sony and his expertise, I moved up to the Gold Package. Please thank Sony for me. I true company asset.

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LegalZoom S. – LegalZoom Rep

Hi Rick, thanks so much for sharing your experience. We'll be sure to let Sony know of your kind words.

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May 18th, 2016
Verified purchase

I was A Little confused as to go about trademarking my logos for 2 of my products which included a slogan in the logo. Now I know what to do when it come to placing my order with the copyright office. Thank you for your help lgarner

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Glad we could help you & thanks for sharing your experience.

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LegalZoom is the best way to get legal help for your family and business. Ask business and personal legal questions, get advice on specific situations, have an attorney review your legal documents and more.

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Every year, Americans spend millions of dollars on routine legal services such as forming a business, applying to register a trademark or creating a last will. Others simply do not create essential legal documents because of the inconvenience and high cost. LegalZoom was established to provide an easy-to-use, one-stop online solution for people to handle common legal matters.

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