How it works
1. Tell us what happened
Write it the way you'd tell a friend: who, what, when, how much. If you received a letter, notice or court paper, attach it — a PDF, a Word file or a photo. We read it with you.
2. Get an instant answer — free
In seconds you get a first read: what's probably going on, which New York and federal laws are likely relevant (with the sections we found), what you still need to find out, and the next step. It's fast and useful, but it isn't checked, so it's always marked unverified.
3. Order the full check — $29
We search the official text of New York's consolidated laws, federal statutes and regulations and New York Court of Appeals decisions for your situation. You get a clear brief: what the document is and what it asks, your risks, the dates that matter, your options with pros and cons, and when it's worth calling a lawyer. Every legal point cites its source and quotes it, and a separate step checks the source really says it.
4. Get your letter — $149
If you need to respond, demand, dispute or cancel, we ask for the details a letter needs (names, amounts, dates), then write it — citing only the law your check confirmed. Download it as PDF or Word, with notes on how to send it.
Where the law comes from
- New York Consolidated Laws — the official text published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation).
- The United States Code — the official edition published by the U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo).
- The Code of Federal Regulations — the current eCFR.
- Decisions of the New York Court of Appeals — from the Caselaw Access Project's open collection.
We never copy commercial legal databases. Laws change: every source links to its official page so you can check the current text.
What we are not
We're not a law firm and we don't give legal advice. If you've been sued, face a court date soon, the amount is large, or there could be criminal, immigration or family-law consequences, talk to a licensed New York attorney — your check will tell you when that's the case. Free help: LawHelpNY and the NY Courts Help Center.