Guiding citizens through legal problem intake

People with civil legal issues do not know which forum or aid service to approach, delaying resolution.

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Problem

Legal aid hotlines are overloaded; websites list services without triaging urgency or jurisdiction.

Citizens call multiple offices, travel to wrong courts, or give up.

Unresolved housing, labor, and family disputes escalate.

Guided intake can classify problem types, urgency, and nearest appropriate services with human escalation.

Not a substitute for legal advice; must avoid unauthorized practice.

Incorrect legal conclusions presented as advice.

Static referral directories and community paralegals.

Directories outdated; paralegals cannot cover all languages and hours.

OECD access to justice indicators
Highlights information barriers as a primary access problem.

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