Courts & Self Help (Texas)

State & Superior Courts

Texas State, City & County Courts
For state courts, scroll down.

Getting Information About A Case (Texas)
How to contact the Texas courts to find out information about a lawsuit. (excludes cases filed in federal court).

Texas Codes, Courts and Government
A one stop information sheet. Includes info. on state, local and federal courts as well as numerous other legal resources.

Texas Judiciary On-line
Access to courts, documents, rules that govern judges and other court related matters.

Look Up All State Court Cases From 1997-Present & All US Appeals & Supreme Court Cases
Do a key word search on all states at once or use "Advanced Search" to search Your State. Free sign up required to view whole case.

To search a case by case name, for example: Harrison v. Thurmond
enter in Harrison Thurmond (no quotes and no v.)

State & Federal Court Links (All 50 States & DC)
Also includes some municipal courts and has courts in other countries!

Courts Forms, Rules & Dockets (DC & All 50 States)
This site includes links to over 700 sources for state and federal court rules, forms and dockets. You can browse to find the resource you need, or search by keyword.

For More Forms See Self Help

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Federal Courts

Understanding The U.S. Federal Courts (General Overview)

Texas Federal Courts

Texas Codes, Courts and Government
A one stop information sheet. Includes info. on federal courts as well as numerous other legal resources.

Texas Judiciary On-line
Access to courts, documents, rules that govern judges and other court related matters.

All Federal District Court Docket Info From Jan 2004 To Present
Enter in a person’s last name to see if they have criminal or civil cases against them. Search all district courts at once or choose your state. Information may include the Plaintiff, Defendant, Case Number, Date, Court Location, Nature Of Case and more.

Search Full Text of U.S. Supreme and Circuit Appeals Courts (Excludes State Courts)
To find a Plaintiff or Defendant, put their first and last name in the "Exact Phrase" box. No Hits? Then try again in the "All of the words" box. Click Here for years and cases covered.

Look Up All State Court Cases From 1997-Present & All US Appeals & Supreme Court Cases
Do a key word search on all states at once or use "Advanced Search" to search locally. Free sign up required to view whole case.

To search a case by case name, for example: Harrison v. Thurmond
enter in Harrison Thurmond (no quotes and no v.)

Small Claims Courts

How to Sue in Small Claims Court (Texas)

What Should I Do To Prepare My Small Claims Case? (Nolo.com)
More on presenting good evidence to win your case.

The Best On Small Claims Courts (All 50 States)
On left side is a small claims search engine. Select your state to find out: what evidence you need to win, where to file, how much you can sue for, court filing fees, filing an appeal and how to collect your judgment. Also has good links and general articles for more help.

Courts Forms, Rules & Dockets (DC & All 50 States)
This site includes links to over 700 sources for state and federal court rules, forms and dockets. You can browse to find the resource you need, or search by keyword.

What Should I Do To Prepare My Small Claims Case? (Nolo.com)
More on presenting good evidence to win your case.

http://www.findlaw.com/11stategov/ (50 States & DC)
Courts & The Legal Process–has state & federal courts as well as alternative dispute resolution in each state.

For More Forms See Self Help

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Jury Duty & Being a Witness

FAQS On Serving Jury Duty (Texas)

State By State Laws On Paying Jurors For Jury Duty (DC Also)
Select your state from their map and learn whether your employer has to
pay you for jury duty and whether you can be fired for serving.

Juror Qualifications & Juror Pay (All 50 States & DC)
Starting at Page 4: Qualifications for jurors and where each state gets it's pool of applicants from. Starting at Page 10: juror exemptions, juror excusals and juror compensation in all 50 states & DC.

FAQ's About Juror Pay, Juror Excusals & Juror Qualifications
Main source is the same as link above but with a table of contents to guide you.

Jurors' Rights (lots of links)

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Courts In Other States
Superior & State Courts
Federal Courts
Small Claims

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Superior & State Courts

http://www.findlaw.com/11stategov/ (50 States & DC)
Courts & The Legal Process –has state & federal courts as well as alternative dispute resolution in each state.

State & Federal Court Links (All 50 States & DC)
Also includes some municipal courts and has courts in other countries!

For More Forms See Self Help

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Federal Courts

Understanding The U.S. Federal Courts

Search Full Text of U.S. Supreme and Circuit Appeals Courts

http://www.findlaw.com/11stategov/ (50 States & DC)
Courts & The Legal Process –has state & federal courts as well as alternative dispute resolution in each state.

State & Federal Court Links (All 50 States & DC)
Also includes some municipal courts and has courts in other countries!

For More Forms See Self Help

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Small Claims Courts

Small Claims Courts-Info In Texas
Find out where to file, what evidence to present, how much you can sue for, court filing fees, filing an appeal and how to collect your judgment. Also has good links and general articles for more help.

Courts Forms, Rules & Dockets (DC & All 50 States)
This site includes links to over 700 sources for state and federal court rules, forms and dockets. You can browse to find the resource you need, or search by keyword

What Should I Do To Prepare My Small Claims Case? (Nolo.com)
More on presenting good evidence to win your case.

http://www.findlaw.com/11stategov/ (50 States & DC)
Courts & The Legal Process –has state & federal courts as well as alternative dispute resolution in each state.

For More Forms See Self Help

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Self Help
Texas
Other States

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Texas & Federal

Texas Legal Resources
Laws, Constitution, cases, etc.

Texas Judiciary On-line
Access to courts, documents, rules that govern judges and other court related matters.

Time Limits In Which To Sue For Personal Injuries (All 50 States)

State and City Laws (All 50 States)
Also Includes Federal Codes and Laws.

Search The Texas Courts On-Line
Do a word search for people, cases or law.

Search Opinions Of The Texas Attorney General For Your Consumer Issue

Texas Municipal Codes (85 City Codes Online)
Learn how your city treats zoning, nuisances, elections and more.

Search Full Text of U.S. Supreme and Circuit Appeals Courts (Excludes State & District Courts)
To find a Plaintiff or Defendant, put their first and last name in the "Exact Phrase" box. No Hits? Then try again in the "All of the words" box. Click Here for years and cases covered.

Look Up All State Court Cases From 1997-Present & All US Appeals & Supreme Court Cases
Do a key word search on all states at once or use "Advanced Search" to search Your State. Free sign up required to view whole case.
To search a case by case name, for example: Harrison v. Thurmond
just enter in Harrison Thurmond (no quotes and no v.)

Find Your City's Municipal Codes (All 50 states & DC)

Rominger Legal Resources (Texas)
Courts, cases, law....

Texas Codes, Courts and Government
A one stop information sheet. Includes info. on state, local and federal courts as well as numerous other legal resources.

Find The AARP In Texas
The AARP offers legal advocacy for seniors and may also have state specific consumer brochures which are available to everyone.

United States Code

The Code Of Federal Regulations (CFRs)

Federal Law Database compiled by GAO for Federal Employees

Search Full Text of U.S. Supreme and Circuit Appeals Courts

See Texas Courts & Court Forms
See Other Forms

Consumer Friendly Law Sites

See Courts In Other States, See Also Forms

Nolo.com
Offers legal help for almost any consumer problem.

Self Help Assistance Sites
Help for those who are doing it without lawyers altogether.

Adminstrative Codes For All 50 States & DC
The rules that govern state departments and agencies.
Some states may also have the rules governing professional licensing boards.

Statutes & Case Law In All 50 States & DC

Self-Help Tips, Articles & Manuals

National Help Orgs For A Variety Of Consumer Problems
The Elderly, Environment, Families, Fraud, Health & Safety, Insurance The Handicapped, Medical Problems, Telemarketing and more.

Paralegal Organizations By State (All 50 States & DC)

http://www.findlaw.com/11stategov/ (50 States & DC)
Courts & The Legal Process –has state & federal courts as well as alternative dispute resolution in each state.

http://www.ptla.org/links/services.htm (All 50 States & DC)
Where available, each state has resources relating to complaints & disputes, courts & legal process, fees & costs, hiring a lawyer, legal aid & clinics, referral services, and self representation.

http://www.freeadvice.com/
"Legal advice" site for consumers and small business. To learn your legal rights, click on one of their many topics.

Tips, Articles, Guides & Manuals

Lawsuits-The Time You Have To Sue-DC & 50 States (Nolo.com)
Good Overview which includes the Statutes of Limitation for the most common lawsuits.

Collecting Your Judgment (Not State Specific)

Statute Of Limitations On Judgments & Maximum Interest Rate You Can Charge (All 50 States & DC)
Learn the time you have to collect when you've been awarded a court judgment. Also has the maximum allowable interest rate a judgment debtor can be charged.

A Beginners' Guide To Alternative Dispute Resolution

Class Actions
FAQs, Tips & Articles About Class Actions

A Guide To Legalese
Defines many commonly used legal terms

Texas Forms

A s s o r t e d T e x a s F o r m s

Free Estate Planning & Probate Forms (Texas)
Disability Planning Forms
Forms Related to 142 Trusts
Forms Related to 867 Trusts
Probate Forms
Small Estate Proceeding
Determination of Heirship Proceeding
Probate of Will/Appointment of Independent Executor Proceeding
Probate of Will as Muniment of Title Proceeding
Other Misc. Forms.

State Forms (35 States & DC)

General Forms/Forms For Other States

Corporate Forms For All 50 States & DC

Legal Form Search Engines and Links For General Forms
Has some state specific forms.

Free Legal Forms For Most of The 50 States
Mostly hype but has good state forms on family law, corporate law and tax law. Many of their forms are generic and not state specific.

General Forms For All Occasions (The 'Lectric Law Library)
Scroll down their forms page for forms on general business matters, living wills, power of attorney, promissory notes, employment and contracting.

Select Your Circuit Court Or State For Free Federal & State Forms.

Family Law Forms In Most of The States (a few forms per state)

State Forms (35 States & DC)

Other Legal Resources (All 50 States & DC)

State Web Locator

Your State Constitution Online (All 50 States)

Search Full Text of U.S. Supreme and Circuit Appeals Courts

State Government Home Pages (All 50 States & DC)

http://www.romingerlegal.com/states.htm

http://www.lawresearch.com/v2/cstate7.htm (St Govs, Laws, City Govs, Etc.)

http://www.lawresearch.com/v10/state/cstate7.htm Courts & the above.

http://www.findlaw.com/ (State laws, resources etc.,)

County & City Code Law Search

http://www.legalengine.com
forms, state and fed law, and everything else also.

Federal Web Locator
Through this website, cyber consumers can link to the electronic doorsteps of federal departments, agencies, commissions and quasi official agencies.

http://www.netlizard.com/forms/formscity.html
Free legal forms.