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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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New York
3 reviews
5 helpful votes
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I filed for a patent via Legal Zoom, and all I ever received were computer-generated questions. So I abandoned and got the refund... only to find Legal Zoom had re-charged my card the $1098. And they never answer the phone! I want my money back!

Date of experience: March 7, 2016
LegalZoom S. — LegalZoom Rep
over a year old

Hi Catherine, it is very important to us to try and improve the situation when there has been a misunderstanding or dissatisfaction with our service. We will review your account & contact you directly to discuss a resolution. Please feel free to also contact us directly via [email protected].

New York
1 review
4 helpful votes
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I was expecting a call back from a manager as stated below from Legal Zoom based on the review I posted. I am on the phone with Department of Education pertaining to the form Legal Zoom sent in. I am trying my best to push this application with the Board of Ed. Myself. I was told by that department Legal Zoom again made a big mistake on the application and it will be rejected. Instead of having my name as the administrator, Legal Zoom have my name as the MD and the department of Ed is requesting both certifications on me and Dr. Wilkins. I sent the information in for Dr. Allen Wilkins and just received a call from the Department of Ed. That they have accepted the certification on Dr. Wilkins but is needs the information on Denise Conway. I called Legal Zoom and was placed on hold for about 15 minutes then Nathan again came on the phone refusing to get on a conference call with the department of ed to correct the mistake.

This problem has been going on since October 2015. Dr. Allen is slated to start his practice 04/01/2016.

I am still waiting on a manager to call me.

I can't do any enrollments with insurance companies especially with Medicare.

Date of experience: March 7, 2016
LegalZoom S. — LegalZoom Rep
over a year old

Hi Denise, 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 directly via email at [email protected] and we'll try our best to make things right.

Florida
3 reviews
8 helpful votes
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The worst
March 3, 2016

Never sign up on auto pay with this company, they will never let you know what's going on and just keep charging your account. You can do everything they say they can do buy yourself, with less cost and headaches.

Date of experience: March 3, 2016
LegalZoom S. — LegalZoom Rep
over a year old

Hi Brian, we are happy to review your account & contact you directly to resolve any concerns. We’d like to learn more about how we could have improved your experience with us, or if you just wanted share exactly what happened so we can do a better job for other customers in the future. Please feel free to also contact a manager directly at your convenience via [email protected]. We look forward to hearing how we can make this right.

Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Outstanding Service!
March 4, 2016

This is the first time I purchased anything from Legal Zoom. We are forming a new LLC. Average attorney fee was over $ 3,000. For under a $ 1,000, we were able to purchase the same services and more from Legal Zoom (including a lot of bells and whistles). The most important part of this experience was Courtney Buhr's hand-holding over phone. She is extremely knowledgeable, eager to help, courteous and freely available over phone. Without her assistance, it would have been very difficult to purchase this product.

She (and others like her) are a good reason to use Legal Zoom's products and services. Such support is extremely rare these days.

Date of experience: March 3, 2016
LegalZoom S. — LegalZoom Rep
over a year old

Hi Ashok, thank you very much for sharing your awesome experience. We are happy to provide you with quality customer care!

Wisconsin
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Last Will Revision
March 3, 2016

Very helpful and worked with me to resolve my payment issue. I was extremely satisfied! Thanks very much!

Date of experience: March 2, 2016
LegalZoom S. — LegalZoom Rep
over a year old

We are happy to help Steve. Thanks for sharing!

New York
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Awesome customer Service!
March 3, 2016

I was frustrated with an order I placed initially but speaking to Yvette V today made a world of a difference. She heard the frustration in my voice and she took the time to listen to me and stayed on the line to make sure the problem was resolved. She went above and beyond and explained every step to me to make sure I was informed and okay throughout the process. She showed EXEMPLARY customer service and I am so happy that I was lucky enough to have her on the case!

Date of experience: March 2, 2016
LegalZoom S. — LegalZoom Rep
over a year old

Hi Dwayne, this is amazing to hear. Thank you so much for your kind words about Yvette and for sharing your experience. We will be sure to let Yvette know how much of a difference she made with you.

Nebraska
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Heather was concise and courteous in answering my questions.

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

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

Arizona
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Truly a professional, Jordan is amazing. You don't need transferred to 3 departments and put on hold when you work with him. He made my experience with Legalzoom so much better than I have been having in the past. I really am looking forward to working with him in the future. Thank you so much, it's hard to find absolutely amazing employees, but you have one here. Try not to lose him as he is worth a few extra million dollars in business, being a CEO of several businesses, I know and see this! Thank you!

Date of experience: February 29, 2016
LegalZoom S. — LegalZoom Rep
over a year old

Hi Melonie, we're so happy you had an amazing experience. Thanks for sharing & being such a valued customer. We'll be sure to let Jordan know he's having a great impact on our customers.

Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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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
LegalZoom S. — LegalZoom Rep
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 York
1 review
3 helpful votes
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LegalZoom is good for the access to legal advise they provide via attorneys they have on their roster. The attorneys I spoke to were intelligent and very responsive to my inquiries. But I would never recommend them to form a company. They wasted almost 5-6 weeks of my time in my attempts to form an LLC. After much frustration and leaving disgusted, I went to my state's website and formed my LLC. It took all but a few minutes to have my application accepted which included my company name. I then had my EIN in record time as well. LegalZoom repeatedly told me in emails over several weeks and over the phone that based on their research that my name was "high risk for rejection". They had me change my name and submit alternatives. A complete waste of time. Yet, they could not tell me why they felt my name as given was high risk for rejection. When I filed directly through the state, my company name was accepted AND in it's original name as presented to LegalZoom. I do not know what algorithm they use to determine risk for acceptance but whatever they are using is flawed. Also, the tax advise is not so. It is a rep not an accountant that you speak with who cannot give tax advice. A waste of time toward my incorporation.

Date of experience: February 28, 2016
LegalZoom S. — LegalZoom Rep
over a year old

Hi Cheriee, We apologize for the poor experience you had while attempting to transact business with our organization. We do our best to make sure every customer is happy and it seems we fell short of that goal in this situation. Your comments and experience are important to us and we appreciate and welcome your feedback. Please be assured 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 at [email protected].

California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Vaulted assistance
February 28, 2016

My frist experience by e-mail was with your customer service legal team who went the extra mile to assist me as I'm not a registered member, but a POA of a party who vaulted his information in 2012. I provided the information and order numbers and was directed to Estate Planning and was lucky to get a most patient lady named Jennifer who had so much patience with an 81 year old who is a bit slow on the computer. However, with her help and patience I was able to get the information I was seeking. The teams and Jennifer would compliment any organization and many I've dealt with don't come close to those I mentioned.My experience was a FIVE STAR.

Date of experience: February 27, 2016
LegalZoom S. — LegalZoom Rep
over a year old

Hi John, thank you so much for sharing your amazing experience. We're glad we could help. We’ll be sure to let Jennifer know how outstanding her service was!

Missouri
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Jordan was a tremendous help!
February 26, 2016

I am very thankful to have gotten to work with Jordan. This was my first experience with LegalZoom and I have to say it won't be my last. Thank you Jordan for all of your help and making the setup process a breeze!

Date of experience: February 26, 2016
LegalZoom S. — LegalZoom Rep
over a year old

Hi Steve, thanks for sharing your amazing experience. We look forward to working with you again!

New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent service!
February 26, 2016

Meg did an excellent job answering questions related to trademarks. Very knowledgeable, friendly and professional! Recommended.

Date of experience: February 26, 2016
LegalZoom S. — LegalZoom Rep
over a year old

Hi Matt, glad we could help. Thanks for sharing!

Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Wow, great customer care.
February 26, 2016

I started a LLC with Legal Zoom in January of 2014. My business only lasted eight months before we closed our doors. It had gone unnoticed until today that we had signed up for automatic yearly contract with legal zoom. Well since my business has been closed for two years and we were not using their services they went ahead and refunded my money they had charged me. I was shockwd a company would refund me once I had paid for the service, but they checked all the state records and saw I had not been in business since 201. The agent told me "you didn't use our service so we are not going to take your money". If there were only more companies out there that are morally and ethically like legal zoom maybe we would all be better off. Once again thanks legal zoo.

Date of experience: February 26, 2016
LegalZoom S. — LegalZoom Rep
over a year old

Glad to hear we were able to provide you with exceptional service. Thank you for sharing your experience.

Colorado
1 review
3 helpful votes
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They claim to have Satisfaction Guaranteed, but the reason I used them is because they were supposed to do all the work for me. But they didn't! I asked them to file my state withholding account forms and after providing all the info they asked for on their site and waiting over a week all I got was a half-filled out form that I had to complete and send in. I could have downloaded it and done it myself a 10 days earlier and saved the time. I got NOTHING for my money and when I asked for a refund they said no. I went on my state website and filled out the form right there and got my ID in 10 minutes. No idea why I gave LegalZoom that info and waited so long for NOTHING! They claim to be 100% satisfaction guaranteed but talking to someone is impossible, and if you're not satisfied they could give a $#*!. I'll never use them again! Ben

Date of experience: February 25, 2016
LegalZoom S. — LegalZoom Rep
over a year old

Hi Ben, we are constantly striving to ensure the satisfaction of each customer and it seems we fell short of that goal in this situation. We are happy to review your concerns further & contact you directly. Please feel free to also reach a manager directly via [email protected].

Colorado
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Cookie Cutter Results
February 25, 2016

I had chosen to go with the pricier option ($199.99) believing I would be getting personal guidance for a somewhat intricate Will I was trying to draft. What I got was - "Answer the online questions..." and BAM out comes a cookie cutter Will, in no way shape or form even approaching 10% of my true Will's desires. I think a computer program takes your on-line answers and just prints the Will - no "Lawyer" caring or GUIDING you a final product directly reflecting your heart's desires. Go see a REAL, in-the-flesh Lawyer for your Will

Date of experience: February 25, 2016
LegalZoom S. — LegalZoom Rep
over a year old

Hi Roger, it is very important to us to try and correct the situation when a customer feels there has been a misunderstanding or an error in the service and/or product at LegalZoom. We are happy to review your account & contact you directly to discuss your options. You may also reach out to us via [email protected].

Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Chat session with Peter was OUTSTANDING
February 23, 2016

I had the most outstanding chat session with Peter at LegalZoom. All of this "starting a new business" was so new to me and there is so much. I was starting to get so overwhelmed by the jargon. Peter was so kind and patient with me. He listened and thoroughly answered all of my questions and explained things where I could understand. I truly appreciate the customer service I had received. Thank you!

Date of experience: February 23, 2016
LegalZoom S. — LegalZoom Rep
over a year old

Hi Lindsay, glad we could help. Thank you very much for sharing your experience & kind words. We will be sure to let Peter know how outstanding his service was!

Arizona
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Excellent guidance!
February 24, 2016

Legal Zoom helped me petition for a trademark with the USA Office of Trademarks/Patents in Washington, D. C. They assisted with the forms and posted me on timings, next steps, et al.

My petition was approved within the timetable detailed for me by Legal Zoom.

What a relief and inroad. One of my critical commercial elements is now protected.

Thank you, Legal Zoom!

Date of experience: February 23, 2016
LegalZoom S. — LegalZoom Rep
over a year old

So glad we could help you Eric. Thank you for sharing!

Iowa
1 review
5 helpful votes
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Summary: Complete failure on LegalZoom part. Requested Registered Agent for almost a month still no action. Number of phone calls 11, Hours on the phone: 7. Twice requested to speak with manager. Escalation team 3 agents where involved. 2 times order was created with problems. Never send you status, excuse, excuse and another one. 2 emails to support asking the same question over and over again. People please save your money and find some other company. Consider you paying them for service and they are not delivering. Also I will submit compliant to BBB.

Date of experience: February 22, 2016
LegalZoom S. — LegalZoom Rep
over a year old

Hi Paul, I would like to extend my sincerest apology in regards to your less than pleasant experience with LegalZoom. We have had the opportunity to review your account & will contact you directly with a resolution. Please also feel free to contact us directly at any time via [email protected].

Washington
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Terrible
February 22, 2016

If I could give it 0 stars... don't waste your money its a scam.

Date of experience: February 22, 2016
LegalZoom S. — LegalZoom Rep
over a year old

Hi Alexandra, we’re sorry you haven't had the best experience. Your comments and are truly valuable to us and we appreciate your feedback. We’re really interested in knowing what kind of resolution you’d like to see and are willing to do anything we can to improve your experience with LegalZoom. Please contact us directly via [email protected]. We look forward to hearing how we can make this situation better.

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