Family Defender Legal Plan
INFO CENTER
Forms:
Privacy Opt-Out Form (CA Peace Officer)
Applications:
No application required for Active CCPOA members.
WHAT DOES IT COST?
$0.00 The Family Defender Program, administered
through U.S. Legal Services, is provided premium-free to all Active CCPOA members.
No
sign-up is necessary for Active CCPOA members. Enrollment
is automatic!
What Is It?
The Family Defender Program is a pre-paid legal program that address many of the most common legal matters people have. For many cases, 100% of your legal fees are paid. As an active CCPOA member you are automatically enrolled in the program. There are no applications to fill out.
Your CCPOA Family Defender Program has several components:
- Legal Services
- Financial Coaching
- Tax Preparation
- Mobile App
U.S. Legal Services is one of the oldest providers of legal program benefits in the nation. Established almost 50 years ago, U.S. Legal Services is recognized for providing full service, full indemnity legal programs for you and your family members who are eligible dependents.
U.S. Legal has attorneys throughout the nation. U.S. Legal has over 7,800 law firms and over 10,000 contracted attorneys, and more than 500 law firms in California.
Who Can Apply?
Rank and File; Supervisor; Retired
What Does it Cost?
ACTIVE: $0.00 out-of-pocket member cost
RETIRED:
$13.99/mo
How To Activate Your U.S. Legal Account
Before you can take advantage of your Family Defender Program, you must set up your account with U.S. Legal Services.
If you did not receive a Legal Plan ID card in the mail, or if you just can't find it, call the Trust. We will issue your CCPOA ID# that will allow you to set up your U.S. Legal account.
How do you reach U.S. Legal Services?
Toll free, dedicated CCPOA Member line:
1-844-896-LAWS (5297)
When you call you will be matched with an
appropriate attorney for your location and legal
issue.
Identity Theft:
1-866-205-5951
Best Money Moves
Dedicated CCPOA Line:
800-223-7314
Main Line: 833-997-1232
Pathwise Financial Advising & Tax Assistance: 800‑668‑8045
After Hours Emergency:
844-896-LAWS (5297)
Member Care:
Monday-Friday
8 a.m. to
5 p.m. PST
After Hours Service:
Weekends and
Monday-Friday
– Staff members are always on call.
Great Enhanced Benefits
Tax Preparation and Consultation
A tax planning, consultation and review service is provided at no cost to Members.
Preparation of all personal income tax documents are prepared by a CPA at no charge, including a free review of prior year’s return.
How to Use the Tax Preparation Plan
To utilize this benefit, simply call:
CCW Defender
MEMBERS SHALL BE ENTITLED TO LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AND CRIMINAL ACTIONS BROUGHT AGAINST THEM RESULTING FROM A SELF DEFENSE INCIDENT INVOLVING A DULY LICENSED AND IN GOOD STANDING CONCEALED CARRY WEAPON PERMIT.
U.S. Legal Services will provide legal representation and pay legal fees associated with a use of force incident. See the USL Summary Program Description for complete details.
CCW Flyer PDF
Revocable Living Trust
Policy Attorneys will provide legal representation for preparation of a Revocable Living Trust document.
- A/B revocable trust
- (2) Durable Powers of Attorney for Financial Management
- (2) Advanced Care Directives
- (2) Pour-Over Wills, Bill of Sale and
- (2) Transfer Deeds.
Covered in full.
Even More...
The CCPOA Family Defender offers many of the legal issues people use at no cost to members.
- Advice and Consultation (office or telephone)
- (2) Durable Powers of Attorney for Financial Management
- DUI/DWI first offense
- Debt Collection Defense
- Identity Theft Defense
You DO NOT need to purchase ARAG. Why pay for something you already get free?