Courts & Lawyers

Learn how to make requests to government agencies and what to expect if you're involved in an administrative hearing or appeal.

Learn about alternative dispute resolution methods like mediation and arbitration to settle legal disputes without going to court.

Learn about your legal options after a car accident, including how to file a lawsuit for injuries or damages, who may be at fault, and what compensation you can seek.

Learn how to find, hire, and work with a lawyer to help with your legal issue.

Learn how to get a restraining or protection order to legally keep someone away from you if you're experiencing abuse, threats, or harassment.

Learn how to navigate the court process, including filing documents, meeting deadlines, and understanding courtroom procedures.

Learn about your right to have a lawyer in a criminal case and how a defense attorney can help protect your rights.

Learn how to appeal or request a hearing if you're denied public benefits or disagree with a decision, and what to expect during the process.

Understand how the government can take a parent's federal or state tax refund to pay past-due child support.

Learn about legal help available to military members and veterans, including free or low-cost services for family law, housing, benefits, and deployment-related concerns.

Learn where to find legal help resources, including free or low-cost services, legal aid organizations, and self-help tools to deal with legal issues.

Logistics of how a person can interact with a lawyer or court system.

Learn how to represent yourself in court without a lawyer, including what to expect, how to prepare and where to find help.

Learn how laws and rules are made by legislatures and government agencies, and how the public can participate in the process.