Instead of paying a lawyer by the hour, you pay a small membership fee with LegalShield and have access to a dedicated provider law firm in your state for the legal services membership you select but without a huge bill. Prices and coverage vary depending on the membership services you select.

You can use your plan as soon as your membership application is reviewed and your account is set up. The review process takes 12-24 business hours (or less) from the moment you purchase your plan. Once accepted, you can connect with your provider law firm within eight business hours once your request is submitted.

When you need legal help that does not fall under the standard benefits, you may be able to work with your provider law firm for 25% off their standard hourly rates. The total cost depends on factors such as the area of law, your geographic location, and your lawyer’s hourly rate. What we can say for sure is that if you are a member and work with your provider law firm under the discounted rates, you could save as a LegalShield member over hiring a lawyer directly. Costs are subject to change depending on the legal matter and its circumstances.

While LegalShield does not employ the lawyers that provide the services to members, LegalShield has a network of dedicated independent law firms across the United States and Canada made up of seasoned lawyers with an average of 22 years experience. The law firms in our network provide legal protection to over 1.8 million LegalShield members any time they need it, even in covered emergency situations, 24/7, 365 days a year. You can view the names and background information about the provider law firms and many lawyer profiles in our Law Firm Finder.