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No attorney-client relationship

Nothing you submit here is protected by attorney-client privilege. Communications with our AI assistant are not confidential legal communications and could, in some circumstances, be discoverable. If privilege matters to your matter, speak with a licensed attorney.

Documents are drafts

Every document produced here is a starting draft. Courts have local rules on formatting, captions, page limits, exhibits, service, and fees that change frequently and vary by county and even by judge. You are responsible for reviewing and correcting each document before signing or filing it.

Deadlines are estimates

Calculated deadlines are informational estimates based on general rules. Holidays, local rules, service method, stipulations, and court orders can all change the real date. Confirm every date with the court or the applicable rules of civil procedure.

Defendant search limits

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Unauthorized practice of law

We provide self-help legal information technology. We do not select your claims, choose your strategy, or represent you. You may use the platform only for your own matters.

When to hire a lawyer

Strongly consider counsel if your matter involves criminal exposure, custody of children, significant assets, a business entity, a filing deadline you may have already missed, an appeal, or a represented opposing party. Many areas have legal aid organizations and court-based self-help centers that are free.