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CourtPrepTools generates your legal documents, evidence checklist, and court day preparation guide — for eviction, debt, and small claims cases. Know your rights. Walk in prepared.

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3.6M
Eviction cases
filed every year
70%
Debt defendants
lose by default
$300+
What attorneys
charge per hour
Your Free Court Day Survival Kit
Answer 5 questions. Get your personalized preparation guide instantly.
  • Your 3 legal rights in this type of case
  • Exactly what evidence to bring to court
  • What to expect when you walk into the courtroom
  • Personalized to your state and case type
100% free — no credit card, no signup required
✓ Document preparation service
✓ State-specific guidance
✓ Eviction • Debt • Small Claims
✓ No attorney required
Why We Built This

Built From Real Pain. For Real People.

This platform exists because its founder lived what you are going through — and figured out how to fight back.

"I fell through an unrepaired porch. Twice. I had surgeries. I filed my own HUD complaints. I fought for six years. And I won — without fully relying on a single attorney."

After a six-year legal battle involving unsafe living conditions, landlord retaliation, and a loan fraud case — all navigated largely without attorney support — the founder of CourtPrepTools knew there had to be a better way for everyday people to fight back.

Most people facing eviction, debt lawsuits, or small claims court lose — not because they have no case, but because they did not know what to file, what to bring, or that they even had rights. CourtPrepTools was built to change that.

We are not attorneys and we do not give legal advice. We give you something arguably more useful in a crisis: a clear, organized, step-by-step preparation system that helps you understand the process and gather everything you need before your court date.

Lisa Phillips
Founder, CourtPrepTools
The Process

From Panicked to Prepared in Minutes

No legal knowledge required. No attorney needed. Just honest answers to simple questions.

1

Answer 5 questions

Tell us your state, case type, what the other side is claiming, your court date, and your experience level. No legal jargon. No complicated forms.

2

Get your free preparation kit

We generate your state-specific legal rights for this case type, a tailored evidence checklist, and a plain-English guide to what happens in your type of hearing — all instantly.

3

Unlock full case prep

Subscribers get full document generation, a deadline tracker, a complete organized case file, and step-by-step guidance through every stage of their case.

Don't ignore your court date. 70% of people lose debt cases simply by not responding. Courts issue automatic judgments against people who do nothing. Your free kit takes 2 minutes.

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CourtPrepTools is a legal document preparation and self-help education service. Nothing provided here constitutes legal advice or creates an attorney-client relationship. All information is for educational and preparation purposes only.

Simple Pricing

Pay Only For What You Need

Start free. Upgrade only when your case needs more.

Free
$0
Your first step. Get your personalized Court Day Survival Kit instantly — no strings attached.
  • Your legal rights for this case type
  • Personalized evidence checklist
  • What to expect in your type of hearing
  • State-specific to your situation
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Full Access
$37/mo
For ongoing cases. Unlimited documents, deadline tracking, full case file. Cancel the day your case ends.
  • Everything in Free
  • Full response documents generated
  • Court deadline tracker and reminders
  • Saved case file — return anytime
  • Complete hearing preparation guide
  • What happens next — after each hearing
  • All case types unlocked
Single Document
$27
Need just one document right now? Pay once, get your document, done.
  • One full prepared document
  • Eviction response letter
  • Debt validation letter
  • Small claims preparation guide
  • Downloadable and printable
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Plain answers to the questions we hear most.

Is this legal advice?+
No. CourtPrepTools is a legal document preparation and self-help education service. We help you understand your rights in plain language, organize your evidence, and prepare your documents — but nothing we provide constitutes legal advice or creates an attorney-client relationship. For complex situations we always recommend consulting a licensed attorney.
Can I really represent myself in court?+
Yes — this is called appearing pro se and it is your legal right in every state. For eviction cases, debt collection lawsuits, and small claims court, no appointed attorney is provided. Millions of Americans represent themselves every year. The difference between winning and losing often comes down to how prepared you are — which is exactly what CourtPrepTools helps with.
What types of cases do you cover?+
Currently we cover eviction and unlawful detainer cases, debt collection lawsuits, and small claims court. We are actively building civil rights violations, landlord retaliation, loan fraud, and wage theft case types — subscribers get access as each new type launches.
What if my court date is very soon?+
Start with the free kit right now — it takes under 2 minutes and gives you your rights and evidence checklist immediately. For an urgent court date, the $27 single document option gets you a full prepared document tonight.
I got an eviction notice. What do I do first?+
Do not ignore it. The worst thing you can do is nothing — courts issue automatic judgments against people who fail to respond. Start with the free kit above to understand your rights immediately. Most states require a written response within 5 to 14 days of the initial notice, so time matters.
Can I cancel my subscription anytime?+
Yes — cancel anytime, including the day after your case ends. We designed the subscription specifically for the duration of a legal case, not as a long-term commitment. Most cases resolve in 30 to 90 days.
How accurate is the information?+
Our platform uses advanced AI to generate state-specific, case-specific preparation guides based on current laws and procedures. However, laws change and every situation has unique facts. We always recommend verifying important deadlines and statutes with your local court clerk's office or a licensed attorney when possible.
What is a debt validation letter and do I need one?+
A debt validation letter is a written request you send to a debt collector asking them to prove the debt is yours and the amount is accurate. Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you have the right to request this within 30 days of first contact. If they cannot validate the debt they must stop collection activity. CourtPrepTools generates this letter for you.

CourtPrepTools is a legal document preparation and self-help education platform. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice. Use of this platform does not create an attorney-client relationship. All documents and guides generated are for informational and self-help preparation purposes only. Laws vary by state and change frequently — always verify important information with your local court clerk or a licensed attorney when possible. CourtPrepTools makes no guarantee of legal outcomes.