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Frequently asked questions

Questions Before You Get Started?

You do not need to understand every part of the post-conviction process before contacting us. These answers explain how our services work, what is free, what requires a paid review, and what you can expect when working with Legacy Motion Prep Services.

Start with a few basic details. You do not need to choose a service or tell your entire story first.

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01Are you a lawyer or law firm?

No. Legacy Motion Prep Services is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation or legal advice. We provide paid pro se document preparation, case-record review, organization, research within an agreed service scope, and post-conviction support for individuals representing themselves.

Clients remain responsible for making their own legal decisions and filing their own documents unless otherwise specifically stated in a written service agreement.

02What does “pro se” mean?

“Pro se” means a person is representing themselves rather than being represented by an attorney.

Legacy Motion Prep Services provides support and document-preparation services for people navigating matters on their own, but we do not become their attorney.

03Can you tell me whether I have a case?

We cannot responsibly determine whether something warrants closer review based only on a Facebook comment, short message, or brief description. The Free Case Screening helps us determine whether the request falls within the services we offer.

Determining what the records actually show requires a paid case-specific review when applicable. A paid review may identify areas that warrant closer attention, but it does not guarantee that a particular claim or form of relief will be available.

04Can you get my loved one released?

We cannot promise release, sentence reduction, resentencing, a new trial, parole, or any other outcome.

We review and organize available information and provide permitted pro se support services. Decisions are ultimately made by courts, agencies, parole authorities, or other appropriate decision-makers.

05Do you guarantee results?

No.

No particular court, agency, filing, motion, petition, review, or post-conviction outcome can be guaranteed.

06What is the Free Case Screening?

The Free Case Screening collects basic information to determine whether your request appears to fall within the services Legacy Motion Prep Services offers. There is no charge to complete it.

It is not a case review, legal research, legal advice, record review, claim evaluation, document preparation, or a guarantee that services will be accepted.

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07Why can’t I just send my entire case through Facebook or Messenger?

Facebook and Messenger are useful for general questions, but they are not the best place to evaluate an individual case. Case-specific questions often require records, dates, procedural history, and careful review.

The Free Case Screening gives us the basic information needed to determine whether your request may fit our services without asking you to send your full case through social media.

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08What’s the difference between a general question and a case-specific question?

General question: “What is a motion for new trial?”

Case-specific question: “My husband was convicted in 2018, his attorney didn’t call this witness, and we found this document. Can he file a motion for new trial?”

General educational information may be provided without charge. Questions requiring review of a person’s facts, records, procedural history, discovery, potential claims, deadlines, or filing options may require a paid service when applicable.

09How much do your services cost?

Paid services start at $250.

  • Focused Case Review — $350
  • Detailed Case & Record Analysis — Starting at $750
  • Comprehensive Review & Record Retrieval — Starting at $1,200
  • Document & Motion Preparation — Starting at $250
  • Other services — Quoted after Free Case Screening

Starting prices are not guaranteed final quotes. Your exact price depends on the agreed scope of work and will be provided before paid work begins.

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10Do you offer payment plans?

Yes, payment options are available for certain services.

  • The $350 Focused Case Review requires 50% to begin.
  • The Detailed Case & Record Analysis starting at $750 requires 50% to begin.
  • Comprehensive Review & Record Retrieval starting at $1,200 may be divided into three payments according to the service agreement.
11What if I don’t have discovery?

Not having discovery does not automatically prevent you from completing the Free Case Screening. We may be able to assist with identifying or locating certain available records depending on the case and jurisdiction.

Not every record is publicly available or obtainable, and record retrieval cannot be guaranteed.

12Do I need all of my records before contacting you?

No.

The Free Case Screening asks what records you currently have. That information helps us determine the likely scope of work.

13Can you help me obtain court records or discovery?

We may assist with locating publicly available court records, docket information, appellate decisions, and identifying other records that may need to be requested.

We cannot promise access to discovery, sealed materials, attorney files, agency records, or other restricted records. Third-party copying, court, agency, postage, or retrieval costs may apply when applicable.

14Can I upload my discovery during the Free Case Screening?

No. The screening is intended only for basic information.

Do not submit discovery, medical records, Social Security numbers, financial information, or other sensitive documents through the Free Case Screening. Document instructions may be provided later if you purchase a service requiring records.

15Do you review discovery?

Yes, discovery and record review may be available as a paid service. The scope depends on the amount and type of material and what you are asking Legacy Motion Prep Services to review.

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16Will you tell me what you find after reviewing my case?

Yes. Paid case-review services include the written findings or other deliverable described in your service agreement. Our goal is to provide an organized and objective review of the materials within the agreed scope.

That means we may identify concerns or areas that warrant closer attention, but we may also explain when the available records do not support a concern raised by the client. We do not guarantee that every review will identify a potential claim or basis for relief.

17Can you prepare motions or court documents?

Pro se document preparation is available for certain matters and starts at $250. Pricing depends on the type of document, supporting materials, research required within the permitted scope, complexity, exhibits, and amount of preparation required.

Legacy Motion Prep Services does not represent clients in court and does not guarantee that a filing will be accepted or granted.

18Can you tell me which motion I should file?

Legacy Motion Prep Services does not provide legal representation or choose legal strategy for clients.

If you need case-specific review to better understand your records, procedural history, or available information, complete the Free Case Screening so we can determine whether an appropriate paid service is offered. We do not recommend specific legal remedies through this FAQ.

19What if I already started my own motion or document?

We offer paid review of work you have already started. Review may include organization, clarity, formatting, consistency, and completeness based on the materials supplied.

This is not attorney review or legal approval. Pricing starts at $250 depending on the document and scope.

20Do you handle state cases?

We provide certain pro se support services for state matters. Because post-conviction procedures and permitted services vary by jurisdiction, the Free Case Screening is required before we accept case-specific work.

21Do you handle federal cases?

We provide certain pro se document preparation, case-record organization, sentencing-record review, and post-conviction support services for federal matters.

The Free Case Screening is required before we accept case-specific work. A screening does not determine or promise eligibility for any federal remedy.

22Do you work with clients nationwide?

Screening requests may be submitted from across the United States, but available services depend on the jurisdiction, type of matter, and permitted scope of non-attorney services. Every service may not be available in every state.

23What happens after I submit the Free Case Screening?
  1. Legacy Motion Prep Services reviews the screening information.
  2. We determine whether the request appears to fall within services we offer.
  3. If enough information is available, we may provide an appropriate service option and pricing.
  4. If clarification is needed, we may invite you to a free 10-minute Service Screening.
  5. No case-specific paid work begins until the scope, price, payment requirements, and required materials are established.

Submitting a screening does not mean the matter has been accepted.

24Does everyone receive a free 10-minute call?

No.

The 10-minute Service Screening is used when clarification is needed before determining whether an available service fits. If the written screening provides enough information, we may provide service and pricing information without requiring a call.

The 10-minute screening is not a free case analysis or legal consultation.

25How long will my service take?

Turnaround time depends on the service, amount of records, complexity, missing materials, research required, and current workload. There is no universal guaranteed turnaround time.

Expected timing will be discussed when the scope of work is established.

26What happens if you discover that more work is needed?

We will not automatically add paid work to your service.

If substantially more records, research, document preparation, or other work is needed outside the agreed scope, we will explain the available options and any additional price before additional paid work begins.

27Can you communicate with the court for me?

Legacy Motion Prep Services does not act as your attorney or legal representative.

Clients generally remain responsible for filing their own pro se documents and communicating with courts, agencies, attorneys, and other parties unless a specific permitted administrative service is expressly included in the written service agreement.

28What if I have a court deadline coming up?

Disclose all known deadlines in the Free Case Screening.

Submitting a Free Case Screening does not mean Legacy Motion Prep Services has accepted responsibility for your deadline. Submission does not promise expedited work.

Free information or paid review?

Before You Send Us a Case Question

We’re happy to provide general educational information. If answering your question requires us to review what happened in your specific case, examine records, research your individual circumstances, evaluate documents, or determine what the record may show, that becomes case-specific work and may require a paid service.

If your question begins with “In my case...” or requires us to know the details of what happened, the Free Case Screening is usually the best place to start.
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Important disclaimer

Support services, not legal representation.

Legacy Motion Prep Services is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation or legal advice. We provide paid pro se document preparation and support services. We do not guarantee release, sentence reduction, a new trial, post-conviction relief, or any particular outcome.