Skip to main content

Cookies on BBB.org

We use cookies to give users the best content and online experience. By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to allow us to use all cookies. Visit our Privacy Policy to learn more.

Cookie Preferences

Many websites use cookies or similar tools to store information on your browser or device. We use cookies on BBB websites to remember your preferences, improve website performance and enhance user experience, and to recommend content we believe will be most relevant to you. Most cookies collect anonymous information such as how users arrive at and use the website. Some cookies are necessary to allow the website to function properly, but you may choose to not allow other types of cookies below.

Necessary Cookies

What are necessary cookies?
These cookies are necessary for the site to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you that amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

Necessary cookies must always be enabled.

Functional Cookies

What are functional cookies?
These cookies enable the site to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

Performance Cookies

What are performance cookies?
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance.

Marketing Cookies

What are marketing cookies?
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant content on other sites. They do not store personal information directly, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser or device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.

Find a Location

UpCounsel has 2 locations, listed below.

*This company may be headquartered in or have additional locations in another country. Please click on the country abbreviation in the search box below to change to a different country location.

    Country
    Please enter a valid location.
    • UpCounsel

      580 Market St Fl 5 San Francisco, CA 94104-5403

    • UpCounsel

      San Francisco, CA 94123

    Business ProfileforUpCounsel

    Lawyer Referral Service
    Multi Location Business

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1/5stars

    Average of 5 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    9 complaints closed in last 3 years

    5 complaints closed in last 12 months

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Reasons for BBB Rating

    Related Categories

    Products & Services

    This company offers Attorney online matching services.

    Business Details

    This is a multi-location business.

    Find a Location

    UpCounsel has 2 locations, listed below.

    *This company may be headquartered in or have additional locations in another country. Please click on the country abbreviation in the search box below to change to a different country location.

      Country
      Please enter a valid location.
      • UpCounsel

        580 Market St Fl 5 San Francisco, CA 94104-5403

      • UpCounsel

        San Francisco, CA 94123

      Location of This Business
      580 Market St Fl 5, San Francisco, CA 94104-5403
      BBB File Opened:
      6/12/2012
      Years in Business:
      11
      Business Started:
      5/8/2012
      Business Started Locally:
      5/8/2012
      Business Incorporated:
      5/8/2012
      Type of Entity:
      Corporation
      Number of Employees:
      1
      Alternate Business Name
      • Upcounsel, Inc.
      Business Management
      • Mr. Matthew Faustman, CEO
      Contact Information

      Principal

      • Mr. Matthew Faustman, CEO
      Additional Contact Information

      Email Addresses

      Customer Complaints

      9 Customer Complaints

      Need to file a complaint? BBB is here to help. We'll guide you through the process. How BBB Processes Complaints and Reviews

      File a Complaint

      Most Recent Customer Complaint

      03/19/2024

      Complaint Type:
      Product Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      March 7th: I had hired ***************************** from Voltage Law for reviewing my 1 page Consulting agreement. ****** had estimated on our initial free call that it would take less than an hour for her (hourly rate$459) Post hiring, the attorneys expertise in this domain suddenly vanishes. She said it would take her about 30 min, *** an hour but took 3 instead - and we are not talking about a complex multi layered, multi page contract. It was 1 page had to be read and one paragraph added.amended. ONE. Oaverall we had 1 free intro call + 20 min initial call + 3 emails in total start to finish. On email she ignored my questions so to avoid back and forth and racking up a bill, I asked for a call that actually lasted 7 min (shes billing it for 30). She typed the corrections as we spoke and changed font on that call. All in 7 minutes. Take it altogether and add some extra min - it adss up to 1 hour of work. Maybe another 15 min to fund your coffee break. BUT I am being billed for 3 hours of work - $1200!!!I filed a complaint with attorney who said she would give me a discount of "$250" which is insulting and cheating basically being called "discount"- that discount also never happened. Then UpCounsel took my complaint and marked it as "resolved" within 15 min and never communicated with me about a refund/ correction or a single word. Their website does not let you review your attorney's work but they have it setup so that your invoices are quickly and automatically paid. So basically, to take your money and to aid attorneys who want to fleece you, they have the website fully functional but to listen to customer complaints or give actual reviews.. they have no such space on their website or even a no to call. FRAUDSTERS. UpCounsel should be renamed DOWNCOUNSEL. Their counsel will take you DOWN and also your Wallet.Shame on you guys overall. Unhinged, Unprofessional and Shady. STAY AWAY
      Read More

      Customer Reviews

      5 Customer Reviews

      What do you think? Share your review.

      How BBB Processes Complaints and Reviews

      Start a Review

      Most Recent Customer Review

      ilker D

      1 star

      01/16/2024

      A few years ago, I had a satisfactory experience with Upcounsel. However, recently, I encountered significant issues. Three months ago, Upcounsel inexplicably sent me a bill. Since my old credit and debit card details were still in their system, I didn't initially dispute the charge. Surprisingly, they managed to charge my debit card, which had been updated three months prior, and now they are refusing to issue a refund.Additionally, I requested the deletion of my account and personal information from their system, a feature not available in the user dashboard. Their refusal to comply is concerning, especially as it's a legal requirement in ********** and much of the **.I strongly advise against using their services or providing them with personal information. User reviews are **** with complaints about unauthorized transactions and poor customer service.

      Local BBB

      BBB serving the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern Coastal California

      BBB Reports On

      BBB reports on known marketplace practices.

      BBB Business Profiles may not be reproduced for sales or promotional purposes.

      BBB Business Profiles are provided solely to assist you in exercising your own best judgment. BBB asks third parties who publish complaints, reviews and/or responses on this website to affirm that the information provided is accurate. However, BBB does not verify the accuracy of information provided by third parties, and does not guarantee the accuracy of any information in Business Profiles.

      When considering complaint information, please take into account the company's size and volume of transactions, and understand that the nature of complaints and a firm's responses to them are often more important than the number of complaints.

      BBB Business Profiles generally cover a three-year reporting period. BBB Business Profiles are subject to change at any time. If you choose to do business with this business, please let the business know that you contacted BBB for a BBB Business Profile.

      As a matter of policy, BBB does not endorse any product, service or business.