RESOURCES
Notes & perspectives.
Practical reading to help you prepare for a legal conversation and find reliable court information in Missouri and Illinois.
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General Legal Information
Preparing to Speak with a Lawyer
Make your first legal conversation more useful: organize the essentials, consider your questions, and understand what a consultation request does.
INSIDE THE GUIDE
- Begin with the decision you face
- Separate an initial inquiry from a document review
- Ask how representation would work
Missouri
Finding Missouri Court Information
A practical starting point for finding official Missouri court information, public case resources, and help preparing questions about a legal matter.
Read guideIllinois
Finding Illinois Court Information
Find official Illinois court directories, statewide forms, and self-help information, with practical guidance for preparing your questions for a lawyer.
Read guideThese resources provide general information, not individualized legal advice. Laws and procedures can change, and the facts of your matter affect the analysis.
OFFICIAL INFORMATION
Go straight to the source.
Find court information and public resources through each state’s judicial branch.
A CONVERSATION WITH KURT
Have a question about your situation?
General information is a starting point. Talk with Kurt about the circumstances of your matter.