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The court papers don't have to mean nothing.

A non-attorney service for people facing the court system without a lawyer they can afford. I read every page, translate the legal jargon into plain English, put your dates in one place, and walk you up to your court date prepared.

See what fits Call or text 785-342-6977
Built by someone who walked through this system. No judgment, no jargon, no surprises.
Why this exists

I've been where you are.

I was 18 the first time I sat in front of a stack of court papers I didn't understand. I had no money, no lawyer I could afford, and a clock that wouldn't stop. I learned how this system actually works the hard way — by being on the receiving end of it.

What I needed back then was somebody who'd just read the papers with me — slowly, in plain words, and tell me what each one meant. Nobody could afford to do that for $0, and the lawyers I could afford were too overloaded to. So I built that thing. I'm not an attorney; I won't be the one arguing your case. I'm the part that comes before that — clarity, organization, and a packet you can walk into court with.

Shadd Boese Founder · Independence, MO
How it works

You're not alone in this. Here's what working together looks like.

Three steps. Confidential. No documents needed up front — you can just tell me what's going on and I'll route you from there.

Step 01

Send me what you have

Photos of the papers, a note about your court date, a few sentences about what's going on. That's enough to start.

Step 02

I read it. I translate it. I organize it.

Every page, in plain English. Every date on one timeline. Every deadline in a checklist. Every document filed and named so you can find it.

Step 03

You walk in prepared

Into your court date, your public defender's office, your family's living room — knowing exactly what's in front of you and what to ask.

Pricing

Three ways to start. Pick what fits where you are.

Pay once, no subscription, no surprises. If you're not sure which fits, call first — there's no pressure.

Clarity
Understand what you're looking at
$150flat
Turnaround: 2–3 days
  • Plain-English summary of every document
  • What each paper is and what it's asking
  • The questions to bring to your lawyer
Start with Clarity → $150
Most chosen
Organized
Get your whole case in one place
$400flat
Turnaround: 4–5 days
  • Everything in Clarity
  • Full case timeline (every date, every hearing)
  • Records sorted, named, searchable
  • Deadline tracker + checklist
Get Organized → $400
Prepared
Walk into court ready
$850flat
Turnaround: ~1 week
  • Everything in Organized
  • Document preparation (from your information)
  • Court-date prep packet
  • What to bring · what to expect · what to ask
Get Prepared → $850

Secure payment by Stripe. Full refund anytime within 7 days, no questions. Or just call.

The honest line

What I will not do — and where to find it for free.

Honesty isn't a footnote on this site. It's the product. Here's the line, and exactly where to go if what you need is on the other side of it.

What I cannot do

  • Give legal advice or tell you what to argue
  • Predict what will happen in your case
  • Recommend a legal strategy
  • Choose which forms you should file
  • Represent you in court
  • Replace your lawyer or public defender

I'm not an attorney. This service is non-attorney document preparation and organization. For anything on this list, talk to a lawyer — and use the free help on the right if you can't afford one.

Where to get it for free

Missouri — Jackson County / Independence
Kansas — statewide

Most courthouses also have a free self-help center. If you're in another state, call or text me and I'll point you to the right one.

Common questions

The things people ask first.

Is this legal? Are you allowed to do this?

Yes. Non-attorney document preparation and organization is legal in every U.S. state, as long as the service doesn't give legal advice, choose forms for you, or predict outcomes. I do none of those things. I describe what your documents say, in plain English, and organize them. The honesty line on this page is the product — not a workaround.

How is this different from a lawyer or paralegal?

A lawyer represents you, argues your case, and gives you legal advice. A paralegal works under an attorney's license. I'm neither — I'm a document specialist. What I do happens before what your lawyer does: I make sure you and your lawyer both walk into your case understanding every paper in front of you.

What if I'm not in Missouri or Kansas?

Documents are documents — your state doesn't change what I do. The service works the same way whether your case is in Iowa or Idaho. The free-legal-help resources on this page are for MO and KS because those are my home markets; for other states, call or text me and I'll point you to the right legal aid + public defender in your county.

Can I do this for a family member who's in jail?

Yes — this is one of the most common requests. Family members and loved ones hire me regularly for someone who can't manage paperwork from the inside. With your permission and theirs, I can help you both stay on top of every date, every motion, every deadline.

Is what I send you confidential?

Yes. Your situation and your documents are treated as confidential. I don't share them with anyone without your permission. (Note that confidentiality is not the same as attorney-client privilege — that only exists between you and a licensed lawyer — but I treat your information privately, period.)

What if I don't have all my documents yet?

Start anyway. Send what you have. A lot of people come to me because they don't even know what they're supposed to have. Part of what I'll do is tell you what's missing and where to go get it — which is usually a free request to the court clerk.

How does payment + refund work?

Pay one of the three tiers above through Stripe (the same checkout you'd use on a regular store). If you change your mind for any reason within 7 days of payment — before, during, or after I've started — I refund in full, no questions, no friction. The mission isn't to lock people into something they're not sure about.

Ready when you are

Pick the path that fits — or just call. I'll meet you wherever you are.

If you're holding a stack of papers and a court date, the next step doesn't have to be huge. Pick a package above, or just send a text. Either way, you'll hear back from me — same day if it's before 8 p.m. CT.

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785-342-6977
Confidential. Judgment-free. Same-day reply before 8 p.m. CT.

Prefer email? shaddboese@gmail.com — say a few words about what you're facing and I'll tell you which package fits.