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Trouble with the police or a court

Court papers have deadlines that don’t wait. Here’s what each one means and what to do first.

Start here, in this order

  1. Getting a public defender2 min
  2. Served with a lawsuit2 min
  3. Family member arrested2 min
  4. Pulled over for DUI1 min
  5. Hit and run1 min
  6. Small claims court2 min
  7. Accident without insurance2 min
  8. Served divorce papers2 min

Coming soon

We’re writing these now, with experts checking each one.

  • Checking for, and clearing, a warrant
  • Clearing an old record (expunging or sealing)
  • Divorcing a spouse you can’t find
  • Recording a phone call: is it legal in your state?
Not quite your situation?Pick what fits. We’ll show you what to know, in order.
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