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A LAWSUIT

Problems and Solutions

​Problem: Legal Representation
Problem: Legal Help  ​
Problem: Court Costs
Problem: No Computer
Solution: Pro Se or Pro Bono
Solution: Free Pro Se Clinics
Solution: Fee Waivers
​​Solution: Free City/County Public Libraries
Problem: Legal Research
Solution: Free County Law Library and FOIAs
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​Legal Representation - Pro Se or Pro Bono

Most Illegally Targeted People cannot afford to have an attorney file a lawsuit in their quest for justice. Lawyers can charge $200-$800/hour and costs add up quickly. But no problem!

Pro Se
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You can represent yourself without a licensed lawyer. The Latin expressions Pro se, pro per and propria persona are all ways to say that you are representing yourself. Pro per is not only free, it also gives you full control over the litigation proceedings. You can learn what to do in How to Represent Yourself.

Pro Bono

Pro bono is completely different. With pro bono cases, a licensed lawyer volunteers his or her time to represent a litigant who cannot afford to pay an attorney or one whose cause he/she deems worthy. Courts have recognized the value of this and even discuss it on federal court websites. For example, the websites of both the United States District Court Northern District and Central District of California discuss pro bono cases. Qualifying for pro bono services might be challenging for Illegally Targeted People (ITP) until we make progress on the public awareness campaign.

​​Legal Help – Free Pro Se Clinics

 
Most federal and state courts have free pro se clinics, which provide free legal information for people representing themselves. They will not write your case like a pro bono lawyer would, but they can be very helpful answering your general questions. One example is this federal pro se clinic in California. Check your area for your federal pro se clinic.

Court Costs - Fee Waivers

All Illegally Targeted People (ITP) should know that court costs, which can get expensive, can be fully waived in both federal and state courts. The fees that can be waived include filing the complaint, serving the defendant, motions, appeals, and pretty much everything.

Federal

Federal courts will waive fees for plaintiffs in need if they complete the Fee Waiver Application and it is approval by a judge. Approval by the judge is required to file the lawsuit. If you pay the fee, this step is not necessary.

State

State court fee waiver requirements vary by state. In California, you need to complete a form to get Fee Waivers. If you are on disability, the fees are waived by the court clerk when you submit the form. If you are not on disability, the judge can grant your request if you qualify as indigent (cannot afford court costs).

Computers - Free City/County Public Libraries

Most cities or counties have libraries with computers that you can use for free with or without a library card.

Legal Research - Free County Law Libraries and FOIAs​

Most people are not aware that many counties have a law library that you can use for free. It varies by state and even by county but many allow you to use their computers for a specified number of hour per day (example, two) and have nice tables at which to prepare your case. The computers at these law library have search engines similar to Google that are designed for legal research including constitutional case law. These search engines typically include WestLaw and LexisNexus.

In addition, we'll show you how to get information from the government through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) on the FOIA Requests page.

Disclaimer: Targeted America is not a law firm. The information contained in this website is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice on any matter.

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  • Home
    • Vision, Mission and Values
    • Targeted America Overview
    • Our Team
    • Advisers
    • Volunteers
    • Contact Us
    • Disclaimers
  • CointelPro 2022
  • Christiana v. Lighthouse
  • Newsletter
  • In the News
  • Legal
    • Targeted Cases
    • Ways to Afford a Lawsuit
    • How to Represent Yourself >
      • Introduction >
        • Should You Sue?
        • Statute of Limitations
        • What to Expect and When
      • The Pleadings >
        • Causes of Action
        • Private Nuisance
    • FOIA Requests
    • Federal Laws >
      • The Constitution
      • Constitutional Case Law
      • Treaties
      • United States Codes
      • Administrative Law
      • Executive Orders
      • Human Rights and Experimentation
    • State Laws >
      • Constitutional Case Law
      • State Codes >
        • Human Experimentation
        • State Civil Codes
    • Class Action Versus Mass Tort and Local Lawsuits
    • Common Law Torts
  • Targeted Evidence
  • Medical
  • Call To Action
  • Public Awareness
  • Events
  • Organizations and Research Resources
  • Glossary
  • Site Map
  • spare CointelPro 2022