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LegalZoom is an online legal service that provides individuals, families and small businesses with a do-it-yourself platform and an independent network of attorneys. Its services are designed to help people start and manage their businesses while protecting their intellectual property.
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- Attorneys with at least five years of experience
- Affordable packages
- Some complaints about billing issues
- Not ideal for complex legal cases
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Reviewed April 5, 2026
One of the worst customer service experiences I've ever had. I wrote up a will with no difficulty. After reviewing it, we decided to make one slight change - adding some information to the description of an item for a specific bequest. When I saved the new version with that one change, the site would not let me access it in any way. I raised the issue with customer service four times over the course of a week. Not once did I get an answer as to what was happening. In two instances, including once when I escalated to a manager, I was made specific assurances that they would get back to me. To this day, the issue has not been resolved, and none of the people who said they would bet back to me have done so.
Hi Charles,
I have reviewed your feedback here and escalated a case with our customer care team for immediate review. A team member will review your account and reach out to you by email or phone very soon to find a resolution.
Regards,Jason
Reviewed April 4, 2026
I paid LegalZoom to form an s-corporation for me. The online application was easy to use, however, the employees behind the scenes do NOT seem to know what they are doing as my filing with California Secretary of State was rejected three times due to incorrect California selections made by LegalZoom. LegalZoom emailed me three times after each rejection from the Secretary of State asking ME to provide them with the correct CA information needed.
If I knew the correct CA information needed to file an s-corporation, I would have done it myself. I have no idea what California codes were needed, hence my hiring LegalZoom to take care of it for me! After five weeks of getting nowhere with this s-corp filing, I requested and received a full refund. Unfortunately, I lost five weeks of my time to no avail. I am now working with a California lawyer to get my s-corp properly filed. I highly do not recommend LegalZoom for an s-corp filing especially in California.
Hi Kathleen,
Thank you for your review and feedback. I can see in your account that our team received your request to cancel and refund your order. I set up a case with our Escalations team to doublecheck. We may reach out to you if there is anything to follow up on.
Best,Jason
Reviewed April 3, 2026
I was setting up a business, and my accountant said LegalZoom was affordable and pretty straightforward. I set it up but I haven't done anything with the business yet. I haven't had any problems, though, with LegalZoom and I would go with them again.
Hi Wilfred,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It's great to hear that your setup process with LegalZoom was smooth and met your expectations for affordability and convenience. We're pleased to hear you had no issues. When you’re ready to take the next steps, we’re here to assist. We appreciate your endorsement and look forward to supporting your business needs in the future.
Best,Jason
Reviewed March 31, 2026
If there was a zero, that would be my rating for sure. Please do not pay for expedited process at all, it is pure scam, they have no idea what that is and it is just to get you to pay more. The process is slow, this is the worst response time I have ever had when filing for LLC. I would not recommend this company to anyone except you have a year to file for LLC. If time and being taken serious matters to you, go somewhere else.
Hi Abiola,
I have reviewed your feedback here and escalated a case with our customer care team for immediate review. A team member will review your account and reach out to you by email or phone very soon to find a resolution.
Regards,Jason
Reviewed March 20, 2026
I was happy with the documents I received, but do not bother trying to chat with their so-called support. You will get somebody clueless who clearly lives on another continent. They will not be able to help you no matter how simple your question is.
Hi Dan,
Thank you for your review and feedback. I will send your feedback to the Care team so we can review your recent chat interaction to improve our service.
Regards,Jason
Reviewed March 20, 2026
I paid LegalZoom to setup my new LLC in 2021, I have been trying to terminate this SUBSCRIPTION for years. Year two of fighting with their subscription team, Legal Zoom will not TERMINATE THE $399 SUBSCRIPTION unless I DISSOLVE my business!! DO NOT BE HELD HOSTAGE BY LEGAL ZOOM! Hire anyone else who will be ethical. Legal Zoom has a bad reputation on their termination scam.
Hi Debbie,
I have reviewed your feedback here (and a similar review on Trustpilot) and escalated a case with our customer care team for immediate review. A team member will review your account and reach out to you by email or phone very soon to find a resolution.
Regards,Jason
Reviewed March 19, 2026
I am a customer for 6 years now. I used LegalZoom before for another company I had started, and I recently used them again for an LLC formation. It was pretty seamless from beginning to end. Very quick, clear steps and guidance. I am aware of key deadlines and I get assistance with getting things filed. However, at the end of the day, it's kind of pricey.
Reviewed March 3, 2026
I used LegalZoom when I opened an LLC, and then I had to get a business license. They're very good and very easy to work with. LegalZoom is efficient and proficient. They know what they're doing, and they're super easy to work with, but they're also cost-effective. I would highly recommend them. I will use them again if I ever need some services again.
Hi Jerree,
Thank you for sharing your experience about getting your LLC and business license through LegalZoom. We're happy to hear that you found our small business services efficient while remaining cost-effective. It's great to know you appreciated the ease of working with us, and we appreciate your strong recommendation. We look forward to being of service whenever you may need assistance again in the future. Thank you for choosing LegalZoom!
Best regards,Jason
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2026
I've used LegalZoom before for a quitclaim deed. I used their service again for a trust. It was a little frustrating. The biggest problem I had was when I typed in specifics under my trust. I had room to type how I wanted things done and when I reviewed it, it didn't come out the way I typed it. It was like there was no space between the period and the next letter. It was all combined. So, I spoke to three different people, which started to annoy me. It's like, "Hello, look at it. I'm telling you what's happening. That's not professional. I'm not going to submit this paperwork like this."
I finally did get somebody that worked there who was a manager, and he was the last person I spoke to and he said, "Oh, that's the way it works, blah, blah, blah. But I'm going to have someone here type it up, and then we'll submit it, and then you could look at it." I said, "Okay, fine." And when he did that, it was fine. But the process to get that done was horrible. There was one woman that told me to do something, which was insane. I was cursing with every keystroke. I'm glad nobody else was in the room with me.
Overall, I know things happen. I know it was a tech thing. You can't beat LegalZoom's price. I have talked to other people like family members and friends and told them, "Hey, if you ever need this," to get the lawyers. Because I got prices from lawyers starting at $1,500 and I was like, "Hell no. This is not worth $1,500." If the person has enough patience to sit down and go through it and review it, it shouldn't be that hard. Getting customer service was not a problem. But the problem could be getting the person who knows what they're talking about. I've used LegalZoom before. This is the first time that I have a situation where I was frustrated. But again, the price was unbelievable compared to going to a lawyer's office.
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2026
My husband and I have used Legalzoom for various purposes throughout the years. The earliest time we used them was when they were a new company. It's not something that we use every day, but I've personally used them three times while my husband's used them several times. They've all been very positive experiences. My husband created some LLCs through them. Recently, I also went to Legalzoom to create an LLC, then I followed that up by adding the Doing Business As to my LLC.
I appreciate the expediency. I don't have to worry about making appointments and waiting for that. I can talk with someone on the phone if it's a complicated issue. They've been very competent with me and walked me through everything, and they've been clear on the prices. They're reasonably priced, and it's a very quick and easy process. They've also sent emails periodically to remind me about different filings. I have nothing but nice things to say about Legalzoom, and we've told people and recommended them. They've used them, too, for whatever they needed, and we've all been very happy.
Hi Lynn,
Thank you for doing business with LegalZoom over the years! It's great knowing that you've found our services consistently efficient and reassuring. We're pleased to hear that we meet your expectations in pricing and clarity, and that we help you stay in compliance and keep everything on track. Your recommendations to others is especially important to us, and we're glad they had successful outcomes as well. We appreciate your trust and confidence in LegalZoom!
Best,Jason
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2026
Legalzoom has been good so far. I was trying to get my LLC going, and a friend told me I could have done it on my own, but it was very complicated. He suggested Legalzoom and said that everybody was going through them. I paid the fee and they handled everything. They helped me start an LLC and while I know that for a fact that they're not that cheap, that's the cost of doing certain things. It's like when people don't wanna clean their house, so they gotta pay someone to do it and they can't complain about it if they don't wanna do it. People have to charge for their services. I've seen other stuff that's cheaper, but at the time, Legalzoom was the only option I knew. I've been a customer since August 2022 and I'm happy with the service.
I had a previous business owner, and she didn't tell me how to do anything 'cause she wanted to keep me manipulated. Legalzoom helped me branch out on my own and that was a big benefit. I would recommend it to anyone who's starting their own business if they don't wanna deal with the fees of an attorney and they don't have the time. One can't do everything and I'd strongly recommend Legalzoom, but it all depends on one's situation. If someone has the time and want to investigate, I'm sure that there are cheaper options, but if they don't have the time, they have to be made up with bigger compensation for the service. I have friends that used attorneys for their businesses, and the attorneys charged a lot more.
Hi Everardo,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're very happy to hear that you were able to successfully launch your LLC on LegalZoom. It's great knowing you found our service valuable in simplifying the formation process so that you have the time to concentrate on your business. We are grateful for your testimony in recommending LegalZoom to others starting their businesses. If there is anything else we can assist you with, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Best,Jason
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2026
LegalZoom created my LLC and took care of all the paperwork with the state. I didn't have to file anything. The process of getting everything done was super quick. It was within three days. They did excellent and communicating with them was very easy.
Reviewed Feb. 23, 2026
I was looking into doing an LLC and LegalZoom seemed like the simplest among the companies I came across on Facebook. I opened the LLC with LegalZoom in October and I got my address box and 1-800 number. I’m also working on creating an email and possibly a webpage. It’s been about four months, and I’m still at this stage. I’m filing my income taxes and I’m supposed to include it, even though I haven’t made any money. I need to call Maryland Taxation to let them know I opened the LLC in October and find out if I owe anything, since I haven’t done anything with it. LegalZoom doesn’t say everything when you open up an LLC. It's not as easy as they make it seem. I gotta look into Taxation because they don’t tell you about that. I haven't used this LLC yet, but I'm due to pay taxes. Now, I’m trying to find a registered agent and figure out how much tax I have to pay.
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2026
The Legal Zoom software stopped me in my tracks when it provided no way to enter the Canadian address of the person I have selected as the executor of my estate. It insists on a U.S. address and won't allow me to proceed without it. I'll try to contact them for a workaround but right now I fear that I may have wasted my money on this service.
Hi Harvey,
Thank you for your feedback. I want to create a case with our Care team to review your account, but I was unable to find an account with the information provided. If you have not resolved this issue, can you reply to this with your Order Number so I can look up your account? (You can also send a private response.)
Best,Jason
Reviewed Feb. 17, 2026
I used LegalZoom a couple of times. Doing business with them was very enjoyable. They're very thorough. I'll use them again.
Reviewed Feb. 13, 2026
LegalZoom was good. They help you out and walk you through the hard parts. It was a little daunting doing a trust, but they were great. The only part that wasn't good was they wanted the title to go through GOdeeds all the way across the country when we could just walk it into our local county building to get our deed certified. They wanted an extra $350 to do that, when you could walk it into your local county office and have them do it for $5. So, we sent it all the way across the country, and it got lost. But LegalZoom was good for the price. They were very helpful. They were there all the time and they answered the phone right away. They were very polite too.
Reviewed Feb. 12, 2026
This company operates more like a scam. *Save* yourself money and time and just go with a regular accountant. After 2-3 years of using the service I truly don't see the value they've provided.
Hi Tyler,
Thanks for your review. I see this review is similar to one posted to Trustpilot, which I previously escalated to our Care team. Looking at your account, I can see that Yvette on our team attempted to call you 3 times, with follow up emails, but none of our attempts were returned.
Jason
Reviewed Feb. 11, 2026
Working with LegalZoom was very easy and convenient. The total process took about 45 minutes. I would refer people I know to their page. They can access it themselves online instead of going out to get somebody else. It's very easy to understand.
Hi Donna,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with our online service. We're pleased to hear that you found the process easy and convenient, and that it took just 45 minutes from start to finish. We strive to make our platform as user-friendly as possible, so it’s wonderful to know you grasped its functionality with ease. Your confidence in referring others is genuinely appreciated. If there’s anything more you need or any way we can support you further in the future, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help!
Best,Jason
Reviewed Feb. 10, 2026
A co-worker recommended LegalZoom to me. They told me it was pretty good. I tried it out and it worked out for me as well. LegalZoom helped me out and the last time I used them was when I did a quitclaim deed for one of my properties. The experience was very pleasant. They were very knowledgeable and got me to the right people. They took care of all my needs.
Hi Joses,
Thank you for sharing your experience with LegalZoom! It's wonderful to hear that a recommendation led you to try our services, and even better that you found the experience pleasant and beneficial. Our team is glad to have supported you with your quitclaim deed process by connecting you to the right people and taking care of your needs efficiently.
If there’s anything more we can assist you with in the future or if you have further questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. We truly appreciate your trust in us.
Best,Jason
Reviewed Feb. 10, 2026
I used LegalZoom for the ease of doing DBA. They have a very easy online process. It is easy to understand and they have clear directions. It also happened quickly without a pain. I'd recommend them.
Hi Pamela,
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with LegalZoom! We're glad to hear that our simple and clear online process exceeded your expectations and met your needs for obtaining a DBA. It's fantastic to know that you found it quick and easy. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and if there's ever anything more you need assistance with in the future, we're here to help.
Thank you for choosing LegalZoom!
Best,Jason
Reviewed Feb. 9, 2026
My daughter-in-law took care of the initial signup for me, but we worked on it together, then my husband and I went back through the document. He made any changes to it that he thought fit. The signup process was very easy. People just have to remember that if they're done with the lawyer service that they'll have to call and cancel that. It was presented very well in a package and I was very pleased with the process.
Considering what we paid, it was well worth the price. It was a little pricey, but everything that we will need to take care of ourselves, our family, afterlife, is in there. It's very simple to follow through it. People don't need a lawyer to tell them how to figure it out. It's dumbed down as what my husband would say. He passed away on December 28. So, we were very lucky to get it done and have it taken care of. I'm very glad that we got LegalZoom when we did. We're waiting now. I'm sure that everything has already been notarized before his passing.
Hi Sherry,
Thank you for sharing your positive and very personal experience with LegalZoom. We're happy to hear that you found the signup process straightforward and easy to manage. It's particularly heartening to know that our services gave you peace of mind regarding afterlife planning, especially during what must be a difficult time with your recent loss. We're glad that you could get everything in place with clarity and ease.
If there's anything more we can assist you with, or if you have further questions going forward, please feel free to reach out.
Thank you for choosing LegalZoom to handle these important matters.
Best regards,Jason

Reviewed Feb. 4, 2026
Very unprofessional. They said they closed my LLC for me and took care of everything, only to find out 8 years later I have four years worth of fees. $600.00!!! I had to pay $600.00 because of their mistake to the state of Arkansas. And all they had to say was they have no record of me talking to them. That's funny considering somehow they stopped taking payments. I wonder why... because I told them to close it out! I had to pay four years of Franchise fee because they failed to file with the state that my LLC had been closed.
Hi Veronica,
I have reviewed your feedback here and escalated a case with our customer care team for immediate review. A team member will review your account and reach out to you by email or phone very soon to find a resolution.
Regards,Jason
Reviewed Feb. 3, 2026
I purchased the Pro package to set up an LLC. The EIN and State Certificate of organization went smoothly and arrived quickly. After that, the amount of upsells they try to push on you is overwhelming. In addition, twice I had calls scheduled with an attorney to review documents and questions and never received the call. Their customer service stinks.....trying to get a live person on the phone is impossible and through their chat help, all they did was try to get me to make an appointment to schedule another call.
Hi Anthony,
I have reviewed your feedback here and escalated a case with our customer care team for immediate review. A team member will review your account and reach out to you by email or phone very soon to find a resolution.
Regards,Jason

Reviewed Jan. 20, 2026
My accountant suggested using Legal Zoom register an LLC for my business. I was quoted $395 they then charged me the next month for a state filing of an additional $199. This was neither discussed or authorized. Now they are charging me another unauthorized fee of $49/mo for legal forms and "can't" cancel until next month. Scam!
Hi Donna,
I have reviewed your feedback here on and escalated a case with our customer care team for immediate review. A team member will review your account and reach out to you by email or phone very soon to find a resolution.
Regards,Jason
Reviewed Jan. 7, 2026
I realized LegalZoom's price was right to do my trust, so they've helped me do it since 2020. I switched beneficiaries twice. It was 39.95 to do that. I called LegalZoom and paid them. Very professional and nice people. I talked to one lady there for an hour and a half before we got into doing it. It was a nice chat. I have told others to go to LegalZoom to do their trust.
Hi Steven,
Thank you for sharing your positive experience with LegalZoom. We're happy to hear that our service and pricing met your expectations. It's great hearing that you've had positive interactions with our team since 2020; your trust is very important to our team. Your recommendation to your friends and family is the best compliment we can receive, and we’re honored to assist you with your trust and other documents successfully at an affordable cost. If you ever need further help or want to explore more services with us, we're always here to assist. Thank you for choosing and trusting LegalZoom!
Best,Jason
Reviewed Jan. 6, 2026
I've used LegalZoom three times before and I was satisfied. We got our 501(c)(3) done recently through them and it was good. I recommend LegalZoom to people that wanna get it done fast and accurate.
Hi Ambrose,
Thank you for sharing your positive experience with our recent service on setting up your 501(c)(3) business, and for your return visits over the years. We are thrilled to hear that you found the process satisfying again. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we are grateful for your trust in LegalZoom. We look forward to helping you with any future needs you might have.
Regards,Jason

Reviewed Jan. 6, 2026
The platform charged me twice. The only way to cancel and get my money back was to call their customer service as online will only cancel future recurring orders. I was on hold with them for over an hour. Once I got to a person, I was disconnected and had to call again. When I got to them, they put me on hold again and again. The cancellation process was over 2 hours. There are many other online services that do what LegalZoom does. I found their business practices to be predatory and their customer service incredibly rude.
Hi Quyen,
Thank you for your review. If there is any outstanding cancelation or refunding needed, please let me know and I will raise a ticket with our Care team. I will send your feedback to our Customer Service team for review.
Regards,Jason
Reviewed Dec. 25, 2025
We needed legal advice on establishing a Doing Business As, a DBA, and LegalZoom was recommended by an acquaintance. Initially, it's simple and thorough, fast, legal, done. But when I initiated a call, it was difficult to get through. When they initiated calls, they were keeping me up to speed and I really didn't have any questions. But when I did, it was difficult.
When I called and got an answer, I would tell somebody what I needed. They said, "How can we help you?" And I go through the whole spiel. They say to wait a minute and they would connect me to somebody else. There's a pause and a wait. Sometimes it disconnects. Ultimately, if I didn't give up, I talked to someone knowledgeable, but it was difficult to get there. That aside, I'm happy with the results. We got what we needed. We were able to get our company to expand into Doing Business As with another company name.
Hi Stan,
Thank you for sharing your experience. We're happy to hear that setting up your DBA was easy. We're sorry about the initial difficulty in reaching our team. Good to hear that once you connected, our representatives helped you successfully. Thanks for recommending LegalZoom!
Regards,Jason

Reviewed Dec. 22, 2025
Horrible service, do stay away. I bought one of their services which they were unable to fulfill and refuse to give me a refund. It was a simple name change of my LLC. They refused to refund after making me call their customer service and wasting hours. It's one thing refusing to refund but why make me jump through hoops to tell me no. Horrible company, DO NOT BUY.
Hi Fabian,
I have reviewed your feedback here on your DBA order and escalated your case to our customer care team for immediate review. A team member will reach out to you by email or phone very soon to find a resolution.
Regards,Jason
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2025
I know of several individuals who have used LegalZoom and that's how I was encouraged to go ahead and use their services. I used them for my 501(c)(3). Once you've applied and you set it up they said it would be 90 days before I would hear back if I qualify for the exemption and it only took 30 days.
If you want to stay in compliance with rules, regulations, when documents are due, and all these kinds of things, with LegalZoom, it's a cost. It's an annual fee. They will send an alert letting you know it’s time to be paid and if you will use the same method.
They know how to process your applications, your articles, statement of information and I'm glad I use them but I still had to take it a step further. They completed what I needed instead of hiring somebody that was gonna charge me. I am on a fiscal year so don't have to file anything until 2027 but they didn't tell me that. If you want to do things right, you have to be proactive and consider the odds and just step it up.
Hi Karen,
Thank you for sharing your thorough experience with us. We’re happy to hear that setting up your 501c3 with LegalZoom went smoothly and quicker than expected. Thank you as well for the feedback on your legal advice experience. We do offer very affordable Business Attorney Plans to connect you with attorneys by state who are better suited to provide legal expertise. We appreciate your business and review!
Regards,Jason
LegalZoom Company Information
- Company Name:
- LegalZoom
- Year Founded:
- 1999
- Address:
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- City:
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- State/Province:
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- Postal Code:
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- Country:
- United States
- Website:
- www.legalzoom.com