UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 4 STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP ( ) Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instructions 1(b). 1. Name and Address of Reporting Person Pinson, Kathleen S. 301 South Lazy Lane Ada, OK 74820 U.S.A. 2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. PPD 3. IRS or Social Security Number of Reporting Person (Voluntary) ###-##-#### 4. Statement for Month/Year December/2000 5. If Amendment, Date of Original (Month/Year) 6. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer (Check all applicable) (X) Director ( ) 10% Owner (X) Officer (give title below) ( ) Other (specify below) Vice President, Controller and Director 7. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line) (X) Form filed by One Reporting Person ( ) Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Explanation of Responses: (1) These securities were acquired through participation in the Issuer's Employee Stock Ownership and Thrift Plan and Trust through June 30, 2000. These transactions are exempt under old Rule 16a-8(b). SIGNATURE OF REPORTING PERSON Kathleen S. Pinson DATE January 9, 2001

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