Top online lawyer services compared

Our top picks

1. 1. JustAnswer: best for JustAnswer

   Online service where users ask lawyers legal questions in chat, covering topics such as business, real estate, family, immigration and personal injury.

   • Pricing model: Subscription
   • Markets: GB, US
   • Headquarters: United States

   Pros

   • Chat access to lawyers for direct legal questions online
   • Covers business, real estate, family, immigration and injury topics
   • Question format helps clarify focused issues before further action

   Cons

   • The company is involved in an open consumer protection lawsuit over how its subscriptions were presented
   • Written exchanges may not replace the fuller in person follow up that the founder has acknowledged can be needed

2. L2. LegalShield: best for LegalShield

   Membership legal plans that connect members with a network of law firms across the United States and parts of Canada, for personal and business legal issues.

   • Pricing model: Subscription
   • Jurisdictions: United States, Canada
   • Markets: US, CA

   Pros

   • Links your membership to affiliated law firms for guidance
   • Addresses individual legal needs alongside company legal needs
   • Reaches many American areas plus selected Canadian coverage

   Cons

   • Coverage depends on the plan chosen, so some matters fall outside it
   • Help comes from independent provider firms rather than in house lawyers

3. 3. KLUGO: best for KLUGO

   KLUGO connects people in Germany with specialist lawyers and legal experts through a nationwide network, covering areas such as employment, traffic and criminal law.

   • Price from: €19.90
   • Services: Lawyer-access
   • Jurisdictions: Germany

   Pros

   • Connects users across Germany with specialized lawyers and legal experts
   • Covers employment, traffic, criminal and other everyday legal areas
   • Provides practical legal explainers alongside personal case matching
   • Uses a short online questionnaire to suggest suitable solution paths

   Cons

   • Service focuses on Germany, so help outside the country is limited

4. 4. Stilt: best for Stilt

   Stilt offers attorney-led immigration legal services for individuals and the teams hiring them, helping clients evaluate visa options, organize evidence and prepare filings. Stilt began as a financial service for immigrants before being rebuilt around immigration.

   • Services: Immigration, Lawyer-access

   Pros

   • Attorney led help with visa options, evidence organization and filing preparation
   • Supports personal filers plus employers managing incoming hires

   Cons

   • The focus stays on immigration matters, so other legal needs fall outside what the business covers.
   • Each case depends on the visa route chosen, so general guidance cannot replace a personal review.