I Need to Write a Letter to the Judge…
No you don't. You may think you do, but you don't. I am amazed at the number of people who decide that they want to represent themselves and believe that what they need to do…
How to Stop a Debt Collector from Calling
It seems like during the holiday season the debt collectors grow even more aggressive and rude, causing what should be a joyous time of the year to instead be filled with stress and worry. However,…
Free Webinars for Pro Se Litigants (or Potential Litigants)
We are considering offering free webinars periodically for people who visit the website. The webinar would be done by one of our writers, likely the writer for The Guerrilla Guides to the Law, Lawyer X….
I’ve Been Accused of a Crime. Should I Talk to the Police?
This is an extremely easy question to answer. No. Never, ever talk to the police without first hiring a lawyer and having them with you or at least on call. The police are never, ever…
Holiday Season is a Great Time to Do Discovery
If you are pro se (aka pro per or representing yourself) then you need every advantage you can get. One of these is to catch them other side when they aren't at the top of…
What is Legal Aid?
Legal Aid is an organization primarily funded by either taxpayers, private donations, or fees paid by the lawyers of the state. It’s goal is to provide low or no cost legal services to people who…
Types of Appeals from Municipal Court, Small Claims Courts, and Justice of the Peace Courts
There are a number of different courts which deal with minor matters such as traffic or municipal tickets or small claims. However, many of these cases end in such a way that one party feels…
Excellent Information for Pro Se Litigants
We don't link to other people's websites very often because the information is often wrong and even more often outdated. However, while looking for questions that need answers we came across the following podcast/transcript in which…
Social Media Issues for the Pro Se (aka Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Etc Are Not Necessarily Your Friend)
Anytime you are in a lawsuit, whether as a Pro Se or Pro Per litigant (representing yourself in court) or an attorney or a party, you must assume two things: 1) Your opponent is smarter…
Why Lawyers Fire Clients
Many people end up representing themselves in a lawsuit (called being pro se) not through choice but because their lawyer quits the case after being paid and the person just can't afford to hire another…