![]() ![]() The tool will help juvenile offenders transition from correctional facilities back into the community, and will help young people in general understand the expungement process, which is the sealing of prior convictions or arrests. The app’s creators stated: “With an old laptop, an Internet connection and three entirely Web-based tools (Como, Canva and Google Docs), we created Disastr with two people in less than 12 hours and at no cost.” It’s shocking how many people will benefit from the resources and peace of mind that this app provides in the midst of a disaster, especially compared to how quickly and inexpensively it was created.Įxpungement.io (Prototype): The Mikva Juvenile Justice Council in Chicago is creating an app for young people to understand and experience the legal process for juvenile offenders. Some of the information provided includes how to gain access to health care and navigate insurance after a disaster. Essentially, it offers access to disaster relief, breaking news and links to legal professionals who can help in the aftermath of a natural catastrophe. As we become more and more of a global world, I think you’ll see more sites like this popping up.ĭisastr (Web app, free): This app assists people affected by natural disasters like Hurricane Katrina and Superstorm Sandy. Through, you ask a question and get a response within the day but there is not the option to immediately video conference, text or call the lawyer. There are other websites like these the most commonly used one is, but from my cursory visit to the site, you may find the lawyers on this website more approachable and “real” because they are willing to partake in this brand-new, immediate way of interacting with clients. The app also includes videoconferencing so both parties can see each other and “meet” before deciding to work together, which I find to be essential for both the client and the lawyer to do before forming an attorney-client relationship. The app invites people with legal problems to visit its site and post legal questions that enrolled lawyers answer with a free consultation. LawZam (Web app, free): This is an easy way for clients to find lawyers and vice versa. Again, this is mainly helpful for attorneys and police officers but Decipher TextMessage recovers deleted iPhone text messages and iMessages, a feature that can make or break a case. From the lawyer’s standpoint, it is great because text messages are saved with a time and date stamp and by contact, ensuring that the documentation will be upheld if there is a hearsay objection. Features include a 30-day free trial so you can sign up and print out what you need without spending any money. Decipher TextMessage is a trusted program used by lawyers, police officers and government officials for preserving any messaging data in a format that will hold up in a legal environment. There are several apps (and some much cheaper) that extract text messages but for the iPhone, iPad and iTouch, I recommend using Decipher TextMessage to safely save and print out your text messages for litigious purposes. As you know, there is an app for everything, so here is my review of the best legal apps out there for non-lawyers.ĭecipher TextMessage (Web app, $29.99): We’ve all been in a situation where we need to extract text messages from our iPhone to prove our position or point. ![]() ![]() That got me to thinking about whether or not there are apps for non-lawyers - to help with deciphering the law, pairing people with lawyers or even substitution for traditional legal services. I’m always looking up “lawyer apps” that help attorneys with productivity, keeping track of billable hours or even offer tips on how to relax. ![]()
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