Representing yourself in court
You have a case, a deadline and no lawyer. The software prepares your court papers at your direction, to your court's own rules. You see the price before you pay. You stay in charge: you choose what to file, you read it, you sign it and you file it.
Who this is for
- You are handling your own case, with no lawyer.
- A lawyer quoted you more than the case is worth.
- You have a deadline and do not know the rules for the paper you need.
- You want to keep control of your own case.
Courts call this pro se or self-represented. It means you speak for yourself in your case.
What the software does
It prepares the papers you choose, at your direction, to the rules of your court. You do not have to learn the formatting rules or hunt for case law.
- Reads your papers first. Every page you send is read in full before anything else happens.
- Uses your court's rules. The rules for your exact court and filing type are pulled as rule text, state or federal.
- Checks every case it cites. Each case is checked against the full court opinion. A case that fails the check is removed.
- Shows the law against you. If a case cuts against your position, it is named with its source so it does not surprise you later.
- Stops at 3 checkpoints. By default, you approve twice, and the whole filing gets a final read before it ships. You approve the filing at the consult and the plan at the strategy sign-off, so nothing is drafted until you say go.
You get a finished packet: the filing, the companion papers your court requires, a list of every case used, your deadlines, and a print-ready PDF. See how the engine builds a filing for every step.
What stays yours
The software prepares the papers. Everything below is your job, and it stays in your hands.
- Choosing what to file. The software does not decide for you.
- Reading it. Read every page before you sign. Make sure the facts are true and correct.
- Signing it. Your name goes on it, and you sign it.
- Filing it. You file it with the clerk of your court.
- Serving it. Serving the other parties is the filer's job, under your court's rules.
Prices up front
Each filing has one price, and you see it before you pay. No retainer. No hourly meter. No sales call to find out the cost. Some items, like rush work, are a quote, and a quote is a number you see before paying. See every price on the pricing page.
Standard time is 7 days from payment. If your deadline is sooner, ask for rush and put the court and the date on your order.
Your deadlines, written down
Missing a deadline can end a case. So every deadline is worked out from your court papers and the rule that sets it. If a deadline could be read two ways, the earlier date is used. A second engine checks the math again.
When your packet is delivered, every date your filing starts is written down for you, with the rule each date comes from. What you do with those dates is up to you. Keep them somewhere you will see them.
Plain words for court terms
Court papers are full of words like caption, motion and certificate of service. The plain-language glossary explains them in everyday words, and the guides walk through the common filings one step at a time.
Free guides for common filings
Plain explanations of the four filings people ask about most:
- How do I file a motion in court?
- How do I write an appellate brief?
- What is a Section 1983 lawsuit?
- What is post-conviction relief?
If you are in custody
If you are in jail or prison, start with civil rights cases for people in custody.
When to talk to a lawyer or legal aid
The software prepares papers. It cannot give you advice about your case. Talk to a lawyer or legal aid if:
- You are not sure whether to file at all, or which filing you need.
- You could lose your home, your children, your freedom or a lot of money.
- The other side has a lawyer and the case is moving fast.
- You have a hearing or trial coming and need someone to speak for you in court.
If cost is the problem, contact a legal-aid office near you, or the lawyer referral service of your state or local bar association. You can also ask the clerk's office whether your court has a self-help center.
Questions from people representing themselves
Is this a lawyer?
No. Legal Ops Depot is AI litigation software, not a law firm, and nothing here is legal advice. The software prepares court papers at your direction, to your court's rules. You decide what to file, you read it, you sign it and you file it.
Will it tell me whether I should file?
No. That would be legal advice. The research shows the law it found on both sides, with sources, but the choice to file is yours. A licensed lawyer or a legal-aid office can advise you on your case.
How much does it cost?
Each filing has one price, shown on the pricing page before you pay. Items that cannot be priced in advance, like rush work, are a quote, and the quote is a number before you pay anything. There is no retainer and no hourly meter.
How long does it take?
Standard is 7 days from payment. If your deadline is closer than that, ask for rush when you order, and put the court and the date on your order.
Who serves the other side?
You do. Serving the other parties is the filer's job, under your court's rules. The packet includes the certificates your court requires, but the software does not serve anyone for you.
Does it work in my state?
Yes. State and federal courts, trial and appeals, across the United States. The rules for your exact court and filing type are pulled for each filing, so your papers are never built on another court's rulebook.