No, you don't need a lawyer to file a civil or administrative complaint. Courts offer online "Self-Help" programs to assist with civil filings, and government agencies provide online "how-to" instructions for their appeal processes. A person in Pro per or Pro se can hire a lawyer in a limited capacity or a Legal Document Assistant (LDA) to write the required pleadings or fill out the necessary administrative forms.

Yes, you can sue a government agency. Federal agencies require you to exhaust their appeals process before filing a lawsuit. For California state agencies, under Government Code § 945.6, you must file a lawsuit within 6 months from the date of the postmark or personal delivery of your right to sue letter. If no written notice is provided rejecting your claim, you have two years from the date of injury or damage to file a lawsuit.

Duration of a Civil Lawsuit:

The timeline of a civil lawsuit can vary based on several factors. If you agree to settle early in the case, the process can be shorter. However, if the lawsuit proceeds to trial, it can take up to two years from filing to a court judgment.

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Civil litigation can be very expensive, with attorney's fees being the largest burden. The costs are high due to the time and resources invested by legal professionals. Additionally, courts impose various fees and charges, including filing fees, motion fees, and jury fees, which contribute to the overall expense.

What is the advantage of hiring an LDA? LDAs provide a low-cost alterative to hiring an attorney for routine paperwork. In many cases, one visit will usually be sufficient for you to be able to handle most matters. LDAs will provide you with top-quality legal typing assistance.

With only 1.3 million attorneys in the U.S., just 12% of adults can afford legal representation, leaving 88% without access. The average civil lawsuit costs between $25,000 and $50,000. In Propria Persona Ai offers a more affordable option at $6,000 plus approximately $700 in court fees to professionally present your legal documentation. We believe in equal access to justice, as guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution.