Bernalillo County
Welcome to the U.S. Legal Family
With U.S. Legal Services you are part of the fastest growing and oldest legal insurance company in the country. U.S. Legal has been providing legal insurance to members for over 40 years.
Finally… a legal benefit plan that works the way you expect it to… one that actually pays your attorneys’ fees! With the Family Defender, you and your family (dependents up to age 18, or 23 as long as enrolled in an accredited college/university full time) are covered for all your personal legal needs. It’s like having your own “Attorney on Retainer”, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
U.S. LEGAL’S FAMILY DEFENDER™ PAYS ATTORNEYS’ FEES
Covered In Full | Dependent & spouse covered |
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Consultations | √ | √ |
Phone/Office | √ | √ |
Consumer Law | √ | √ |
Will, Living Will, Trust, P.O.A. | √ | √ |
Civil Actions, Plaintiff/Defendant | √ | √ |
Adoptions | √ | √ |
Real Estate Transactions | √ | √ |
Landlord/Tenant Law | √ | √ |
Traffic Violations | √ | √ |
Preparation of Legal Documents | √ | √ |
Juvenile Defense | √ | √ |
Family Law *+ | 12 Hours | √ |
Criminal Violations | √ | √ |
Personal Injury | √ | √ |
Bankruptcy Chapter 7 only | √ | √ |
Immigration | √ | √ |
Identity Theft | √ | √ |
All other matters ** | √ | √ |
* After 12 hours, there is an additional 33% discount
** Covered at a 33% discount
+120 day waiting period
Coverage includes representation up to and through trial, local network of attorneys close to your work or home, 24/7 Customer Service, 24/7 Emergency Services in the event of arrest, Online Will and other Document Preparation, and Online Legal Library. Some limitations apply. 120 day wait with a 12 hour annual renewable cap on family law.
Family Defender: $16.90 per month*
(Includes coverage for employee, employee’s spouse and any unmarried dependent children under age 19 or age 23 if a full-time student.)
The Identity Defender™ Identity Theft Plan
With the Identity Defender™, you have access to restore your identity and good credit!
U.S. Legal Services offers an identity benefit that protects you and your family against Identity Theft. With the Identity Defender™, your family can fight back against stolen identity and can restore your good credit and your stolen funds.
What is Covered?
The Identity Theft Solution. The Identity Defender™ is designed to help defend against the fastest growing crime in the nation. The Identity Defender™ will provide access to:

- Coverage for pre-existing identity theft matters.
- U.S.-based Restoration Experts available to assist with identity theft matters 24/7.
- Online dashboard and mobile app available for continuous monitoring and alerts
Fight back when your identity is stolen and to restore your identity and good credit with Identity Defender™. Simply put, you can’t get better Identity Theft Protection anywhere.
- Advanced Fraud Monitoring
- Change of Address Monitoring
- Credit & Debit Card Monitoring
- Dark Web Monitoring
- Fraud Alert Reminders
- Medical ID Fraud Protection
- Smart SSN Tracker
- Credit Monitoring
- Lost Wallet
- Stolen Funds Reimbursement
- Identity Theft Insurance ($1 Million)
- Identity Restoration Specialist
Two Adults & Unlimited Dependent Children – Coverage for two adults (total) living in the same household is included in your membership.. Additionally, unlimited dependent children 25-years-old and under living in the same household as the primary member are included in the plan. Children 25-years-old and under will receive an identity protection product specifically designed for minors and young adults. At least one adult membership is required to receive ChildWatch.
ChildWatch Includes:
- Identity Monitoring (Dark Web Monitoring)
- Smart SSN Tracker
- Identity Restoration
- Identity Theft Insurance ($1M)
- Fully Managed Recovery Services
- Social Media Identity Monitoring Suite
Additional Features:
T W O-F A C T O R
A U T H E N T I C A T I O N
Members receive a second form of authentication – a verification code – delivered by email, text, or phone for an extra level of security.
B R O A D C O V E R A G E
The Identity Defender™ Plan covers monitoring, alerts, and restoration. The Plan is backed by $1 million-dollar identity theft insurance for each plan member
IDENTITY RESTORATIO N
SPECIALIST
Certified Protection Experts available 24/7. Experts complete all paperwork and make all calls to ensure your identity is restored.
Limitations and exclusions apply. Insurance products are underwritten by U.S. Legal Services, Inc. Defender products are provided by U.S. Legal Services, Inc. , depending on the product and state. This material is for illustrative purposes only and is not a contract. For terms, benefits or exclusions, call our toll-free number at 800-356-LAWS(5297).***
*** Please refer to your summary plan description for your specific plan details.