Become a By The People Partner
Operate under an established brand with a 30+ year history of serving communities throughout California. Get listed on our website, benefit from our marketing, and leverage the credibility of a company our customers have trusted since the 1990s.
Build Your Business With a Brand People Already Trust
When you become a By The People partner, you gain the ability to operate under an established and recognized brand, be listed as an official location on our website, benefit from our social media marketing and promotional efforts, and leverage the credibility of a company with a long history of serving communities throughout California.
Our longest-operating By The People location has been in business since the 1990s. That kind of longevity doesn't happen by accident — it comes from consistently delivering affordable, reliable document preparation services to thousands of customers over the decades. As a partner, you gain the advantage of being associated with a trusted and proven brand while maintaining your own local presence and independence.
Whether you're an experienced Legal Document Assistant looking to grow, a newly registered LDA needing a roadmap, or a paralegal ready to go independent, By The People gives you the brand, tools, and network support to build a successful practice — without the substantial costs often associated with franchise systems or other licensing opportunities.
Simple, Affordable Partnership
$199/year
Introductory partnership rate
Renews at $399 per year thereafter
Partners receive the benefits of brand recognition, marketing support, website placement, and access to a network of professionals without the substantial costs often associated with franchise systems or other licensing opportunities. No royalties, no revenue sharing — just a straightforward annual fee and a brand that helps you grow.
What You Get as a By The People Partner
A complete business-in-a-box: brand, marketing, systems, and support — everything you need to launch and grow.
An Established, Trusted Brand
Operate under the By The People name — a recognized brand with a 30+ year history of serving communities throughout California. Our longest-operating location has been in business since the 1990s, giving you instant credibility from day one.
Official Website Listing
Get listed as an official By The People location on our website with your own dedicated page — complete with your contact information, services, and area served. Customers find you when they search for document preparation in their area.
Marketing & Social Media Promotion
Benefit from our social media marketing and promotional efforts that drive awareness and customer interest to the network. We promote the brand so you can focus on serving your clients.
Independence with Backup
You own and operate your own independent business. We provide the brand, the tools, and the network — but you stay in control. This is not a franchise; it's a partnership that supports your autonomy while giving you the advantages of being part of something bigger.
Ongoing Network Support
You're never on your own. Count on continued support, updated forms as laws change, and connection to a network of fellow document preparation professionals who understand your business.
Why By The People Beats Going It Alone
Most LDAs spend years building a reputation from nothing. As a partner, you start with one that's already known.
Introductory Rate
$199 / year
Renews at $399 / year
By The People is one of the most affordable business-in-a-box opportunities available. Unlike franchise systems or other licensing opportunities that charge thousands in upfront fees plus ongoing royalties, our partnership gives you the benefits of brand recognition, marketing support, website placement, and professional resources for a fraction of the cost.
No Royalties or Hidden Fees
Keep 100% of your earnings
You pay a simple annual partnership fee. There are no royalties, no revenue sharing, and no hidden costs. Every dollar you earn belongs to you and your business.
Brand Recognition Without the Cost
30+ years of trust
Building a recognized brand takes decades and tens of thousands of dollars in marketing. By partnering with By The People, you leverage a name that has been trusted by California communities since the 1990s — without the substantial costs associated with franchise systems or building a brand from scratch.
Who We're Looking For
Experienced LDAs
You're already working as a Legal Document Assistant and want to grow — more clients, better systems, and the backing of a recognized brand with a 30+ year track record.
New LDAs
You've recently registered or are in the process of becoming an LDA and need the brand recognition, templates, and roadmap to start earning quickly without starting from zero.
Paralegals Ready to Go Independent
You have the skills and knowledge from working in law firms and are ready to build your own document preparation practice under an established name.
Community-Minded Professionals
You genuinely care about helping people in your community access the legal system affordably — that's been the By The People mission since the 1990s.
New partnerships are currently available to California-based companies only.
Inquire About Partnership
Ready to operate under a brand with 30+ years of trust? Tell us about yourself and your background, and we'll be in touch.
By The People is not a franchise or law firm. Partners are independent Legal Document Assistants who license the By The People brand and receive business resources and network access. Each partner operates their own independent business and is solely responsible for the services they provide. By The People does not provide legal advice or legal services.