LawHelp Interactive is a free online platform that helps low-income individuals prepare legal documents for court without an attorney. The platform provides guided interview experiences that ask plain-language questions and generate correctly formatted legal documents for common legal situations — landlord-tenant disputes, protective orders, small claims court, and other matters that disproportionately affect individuals without legal representation.
LawHelp Interactive is developed and maintained by Pro Bono Net, a national nonprofit focused on expanding access to justice. The platform's guided interviews are developed by legal aid organizations and court self-help centers, ensuring documents meet the specific requirements of local courts and accurately reflect the legal rights of users.
The platform operates through state-specific versions maintained by legal aid organizations, ensuring that documents reflect the specific laws and court procedures of each jurisdiction. This jurisdictional specificity is critical for court documents, where incorrect forms or formatting can result in dismissal.
Key capabilities include state-specific guided document assembly, plain-language interview interface, court form generation, and integration with legal aid organization workflows. LawHelp Interactive serves the millions of Americans who face legal situations without access to affordable legal representation.
