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What this does

A monthly or annual legal subscription service that provides phone advice, basic document drafting, and letters on law firm letterhead for covered personal and business matters.

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Before you pay

Ask for the scope and total price in writing: the task, who will do it, what you receive, and whether revisions or a court appearance are included.

Price ranges & billing expectations

Most plans cost between $29.95 and $59.95 per month. Annual commitments often reduce the monthly cost.

These are directory estimates, not quotes. Geography, complexity and provider terms change the price. A retainer may be an advance against future bills, rather than the final cost.

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LegalShield

$39.95 / month

Dedicated state law firm on call for advice, letters, and reviews

Attorney involvement listed · No court appearance included
Scope, costs & limitations

Service: Prepaid Law Firm Access

Unlimited phone consultations on new personal legal matters, document review up to 15 pages per document, and attorney-written demand letters or phone calls to third parties.

May be useful for

  • Sending a formal attorney demand letter to a stubborn landlord or contractor
  • Reviewing a lease, severance agreement, or loan contract before signing
  • Having an actual law firm to call when legal questions arise

Not included

  • Pre-existing lawsuits filed before joining
  • Courtroom representation in the base plan (offered at 25% discount off hourly rates)
  • Business or commercial litigation

Directory-listed price: $39.95 / month · Billing: month. Confirm the current price, eligibility and scope directly.

Cancel anytime before your next monthly renewal date. Demand letters require the assigned attorney's professional judgment.

When another kind of help may be needed

  • lawsuit-already-filed-against-you
  • contested-trial-next-week
Directory check recorded: 2026-09-13. This is not a live quote or an endorsement.
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Rocket Lawyer

$39.99 / mo (or $149–$349/yr)

Unlimited customizable documents plus written attorney questions

Attorney involvement listed · No court appearance included
Scope, costs & limitations

Service: Documents + Legal Advice

Full document template library with electronic signature, 12 to 36 written attorney answers per year, and 30-minute consultations on new legal matters.

May be useful for

  • Users who need to generate multiple contracts, leases, or business agreements
  • Small landlords, freelancers, or independent contractors
  • Getting occasional attorney questions answered in writing

Not included

  • Court filing or representation of record
  • Ongoing litigation defense on a single matter
  • Complex custom contract drafting from scratch

Directory-listed price: $39.99 / mo (or $149–$349/yr) · Billing: month. Confirm the current price, eligibility and scope directly.

7-day free trial auto-renews at $39.99/mo unless cancelled. Consultations cover NEW legal matters only.

When another kind of help may be needed

  • ongoing-court-trial
  • multi-party-litigation
Directory check recorded: 2026-09-13. This is not a live quote or an endorsement.
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LegalZoom

$119 / 6-month term (~$19.80/mo)

Unlimited 30-minute consultations with network attorneys

Attorney involvement listed · No court appearance included
Scope, costs & limitations

Service: Attorney Advisory Plan

Unlimited 30-minute phone consultations with network attorneys on new legal matters, contract and document review up to 10 pages, and an annual one-on-one legal health check.

May be useful for

  • Reviewing short documents (up to 10 pages) before executing them
  • Getting quick advice across personal and business matters
  • Discounts (25%) on deeper attorney hourly work

Not included

  • Reviews over 10 pages (billed at $69 for 11–15 pages, $149 for 16–25 pages)
  • Courtroom trial representation
  • Pre-existing disputes

Directory-listed price: $119 / 6-month term (~$19.80/mo) · Billing: six-month. Confirm the current price, eligibility and scope directly.

Billed semi-annually or annually. Renews automatically unless cancelled before the renewal date.

When another kind of help may be needed

  • emergency-hearing
  • active-court-appearance-needed
Directory check recorded: 2026-09-13. This is not a live quote or an endorsement.
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Make an informed choice

Advantages
  • The attorney demand letter on firm letterhead often settles disputes without filing a lawsuit
  • Predictable low monthly cost for people dealing with recurring legal questions
  • Includes basic will creation and document reviews on most plans
Limitations
  • Pre-existing lawsuits and courtroom defense are usually excluded from the base rate
  • Assigned to a specific network law firm; you cannot select any independent attorney
  • Not designed for intensive commercial litigation
Billing & other things to check
  • Carefully review the exclusions list: disputes with your employer, domestic disputes against other family members on the plan, and existing lawsuits are commonly excluded
Questions to ask before agreeing
  • Will the attorney call or write a letter on my behalf under the base monthly fee?
  • What is the exact discount on hourly rates if my matter goes to trial?
When to ask about representation
  • A complaint has already been filed in court naming you as a defendant
Free tools & other routes

Draft your own formal demand letter using JustLegal's templates and send via USPS Certified Mail.

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JustLegal provides free educational information and organization tools. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice or representation. Providers decide eligibility, availability, fees, and whether to accept a matter.