LEAF Legal Starter Toolkit

People + Knowledge = Justice

General educational organization tools only. Not legal advice or representation.

Chronology Builder

DateWhat happened?Who?Evidence

Evidence & Document Checklist

ItemWhy it may matterSourceSaved where?

Important Dates & Deadlines

DateWhat happens?SourceVerified?

Parties & Contacts

Person/entityRoleContactNotes

I Received Court Papers — Start Here

Identify: court and location; case number; parties; document titles; date received/served; any stated response date; hearing dates; how service occurred; docket location; official court rules/self-help resources.

If a deadline may be approaching, use authoritative court/agency information or qualified legal assistance promptly.