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Family Defender™

Best for: Individuals or families seeking everyday protection

Who’s Covered: Member, Spouse/Domestic Partner, and unmarried dependents up to age 26.

Family Defender™ Monthly cost: 


$25.00/mo

Monthly Payment: $2 credit card processing fee will apply to monthly premium amount. Your total deduction will be $27 per month.

What's Covered:

  • Plaintiff or Defendant
  • Administrative Hearings
  • Small Claims
  • Name Change
  • Landlord/Tenant as Tenant
  • Consumer Protection
  • Personal Property Protection
  • Personal Injury
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Misdemeanor Defense
  • Juvenile Defense
  • Habeas Corpus
  • Demand Letters
  • Quit Claim Deeds
  • Personal Affidavit
  • Promissory Note
  • Bill of Sale
  • Personal Contract
  • Lease Agreement
  • Wills & Testamentary Trusts for Minors
  • Codicils
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Living Will
  • Estate Administration/Probate
  • Divorce
  • Annulments
  • Spousal Support
  • Paternity Action
  • Child Support/Custody
  • Post-Decree Enforcement Action
  • Post-Decree Modification
  • Equitable Distribution of Marital Assets
  • Pre/Postnuptial Agreements
  • Domestic Adoption
  • Domestic Violence
  • Debt Collection
  • Garnishment Defense
  • IRS Audit Protection
  • Foreclosure+
  • Ch. 7 & 13 Bankruptcy+
  • Visa Extension
  • Naturalization
  • Deportation (Removal)
  • Uncontested Guardianship or Conservatorship
  • Elder Law for Parents
  • Insurance Law
  • Standard Business Incorporation
  • Purchase of Primary Residence
  • Sale of Primary Residence
  • Refinancing of Primary Residence
  • Attorney Attendance at Closing
  • Review and/or Preparation of Purchase Agreement, Mortgage, and Deed
  • Moving Traffic Violations
  • First Offense DUI
  • License Revocation & Suspension
  • All other pre-existing or non-covered issues – 33% discounted fees (except excluded issues)

Also included with your plan: Concealed Carry Weapons Benefit

Members shall be entitled to legal representation for administrative and criminal actions brought against them resulting from a self defense incident involving duly licensed and in good standing concealed carry weapon permit.

  • Use of your weapon in a location that recognizes your concealed carry permit or gun license.
  • Use of deadly force in any location that recognizes your concealed carry permit or gun license.
  • Shooting or use of force with a weapon, object, or legal firearm outside of your concealed carry permit authority if the incident takes place in your residence during the commission of a crime against you, your family, or other occupants. A legal firearm must meet the legal description provided by state and federal laws.

Up to 25 hours of legal representation for administrative hearings. The hearing must be the result of a covered incident listed above and involve the possible suspension of your concealed weapon permit.

After 25 hours the you will be billed directly at the discounted rate of 33 1/3% off of the attorneys normal hourly rate.

Up to 50 hours of representation for civil or criminal hearings where you are the named defendant. Hearings must be a result of a covered incident listed above. Hearings must be held in a court of competent jurisdiction.

After 50 hours the member will be billed directly at the discounted rate of 33 1/3% off of the attorneys normal hourly rate.

Representation will include securing legal services from U.S. Legal Services Network Attorneys. To be entitled to these services from U.S. Legal you must have a valid State Concealed Weapon Permit issued. U.S. Legal will provide legal representation and pay legal fees associated with a use of force incident, however, the member will be responsible for any monetary judgments or fines rendered against a member. (Subject to limitations as described below). 

  1. Service will not be provided if an incident involves use of force that is criminal or malicious.
  2. Service will not be provided if an incident occurs while You are providing law enforcement, security, or recovery services.
  3. Service will not be provided if You are under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, or other drugs at the time of a covered incident. Under the influence of alcohol means having a blood-alcohol concentration of .08 or higher at the time of the incident.
  4. Service will not be provided for incidents related to the following:
    • War or warlike actions. This includes an undeclared war or civil war. This includes defense against an attack or planned attack by a government, sovereignty, or militia.
    • Participating in defending against a revolution, seize of power, or action taken against a governmental authority.

Member Portal - Your Total Wellness Suite

Once you have received your membership information, you can register for the Member Portal (also available in Apple & Google Play as a mobile app). You can access your legal services anywhere!

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What LegaliaAI does

LegaliaAI gives you a clear, confident starting point when a legal question comes up, especially when you’re not sure where to begin.

  • Know where to start with answers right away, any time of day. Ask legal questions 24/7 without waiting for an appointment or callback. Describe what’s happening in your own words and get reliable guidance on what the issue may involve and what to consider first.
  • Make sense of complicated legal issues. Get clear, everyday explanations without unnecessary legal jargon. Ask questions about your specific policy and how your benefits may apply.
  • Move seamlessly from AI to human help. LegaliaAI helps identify the next logical step and when it may be time to involve an attorney. When you need legal advice or representation, your U.S. Legal benefits can connect you with a Network Attorney.

 

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Member Resources

  • Access your membership card
  • Access your plan documents
  • View your account information
  • Request a consultation
  • View your open legal matters & assigned attorney
  • Find a Network Attorney
  • Legal Document Library & DIY Forms: Access to 10,000+ state-specific legal articles/documents, including wills, POAs, bills of sale, and more.
  • Access the Financial Wellness Suite

Identity Theft Restoration Program

  • Access to fully managed identity theft restoration services that will be supported as necessary by a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and a Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist
  • Services include:
    • Creditor & bureau notification
    • Credit file review
    • Dedicated case management until resolution

Financial Wellness Suite

  • Personalized financial insights and tools
  • Private 3–5 minute financial evaluation
  • Access to certified financial experts
  • Discounted tax preparation
  • Perks Program – enjoy perks, rewards, and discounts on 1,000s of brands you love in a variety of categories, including, but not limited to: Travel, Entertainment & Tickets,Restaurants, Electronics, Health & Wellness, Beauty & Spa

How To Enroll

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Once you enroll in coverage, you will receive a certificate/plan document(s) describing the exact coverage benefit purchased. This page explains the general purposes of the plans, but in no way changes or affects the plans afforded under the policy/plan issued. All coverage is to be subject to actual policy/plan conditions and exclusions. Not sponsored or approved by the United States Government or any Department or Agency thereof.

*Contested: subject to 12-hour limitation. / **First $1,000 exempt from fee. / +Subject to 120-day waiting period.

Attorney’s fees are paid in full for all covered legal matters when you utilize a Network Attorney. Receive a 33% discount off attorney’s fees for pre-existing and other non-excluded legal matters. Coverage does not include fines, court costs, or other incidentals relating to the legal matter. Out-of-network benefits available.