Custody Modification
A parent used MyGavel to organize dates, prior orders, and parenting concerns into an editable modification request draft — walking into their hearing prepared instead of overwhelmed.
Illustrative example
Prepare Your Legal Documents with Confidence — MyGavel AI-guided legal document preparation for self-represented litigants.
Prepare court documents with confidence using AI-powered legal self-help tools designed for self-represented litigants.
MyGavel is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice.
Legally Structured
Court-Ready Format
Court-Ready Format
— Access To Justice —
Millions of Americans Represent Themselves in Court Every Year.
Across the United States, self-represented litigants make up a substantial portion of court users. In many state courts, the majority of family law cases involve at least one self-represented party. When legal representation isn’t affordable or available, preparation becomes essential.
That’s why we built MyGavel.
Based on research published by the National Center for State Courts and the Judicial Council of California. See sources.
— You Are Not Alone —
You're Not Alone.
Millions of Americans represent themselves in court every year.
Across the United States, self-represented litigants make up a substantial portion of court users. In many state courts, the majority of family law cases involve at least one self-represented party.
When legal representation isn't affordable or available, preparation becomes essential.
That's why we built MyGavel.
Based on research published by the National Center for State Courts and the Judicial Council of California.
4.3+ Million
California court users represent themselves.
0%
of California family law petitioners file without an attorney.
0%
of California probate petitioners represent themselves.
Millions
of Americans represent themselves in court every year.
— Tools For Every Step —
From Start to Courtroom
Everything you need to prepare, organize, and file with confidence.
Document Builder
Create legal documents with guided interviews.
Case Organizer
Keep all your documents and notes in one place.
Court Calendar
Track important dates and deadlines.
Legal Resources
Access helpful articles, forms, and guides.
Filing Guides
Step-by-step instructions for filing with the court.
Review & Export
Review, finalize, and export your documents.
— How MyGavel Works —
From Intake to Filing in Four Steps
A guided, transparent process — you stay in control of every document.
Tell Us About Your Case
Answer plain-English questions about your situation. No legal jargon required.
AI Drafts Your Documents
Our AI assembles organized, court-formatted drafts based on your answers.
Review & Refine
Read every draft in plain English. Edit, revise, and confirm before you finalize.
Export & File
Download editable Word or PDF files ready to sign, serve, and file with your court.
Private & Secure
AES-256 encryption. Your case data stays yours.
AI-Assisted Document Preparation
Drafts built from your answers—reviewed and edited by you.
Jurisdiction-Aware Drafting
Formatting and rules aligned to your court.
Built for Self-Represented Litigants
Made for Americans navigating court on their own.
— Security & Privacy —
Built With Your Privacy in Mind
Legal matters are personal. MyGavel is engineered to keep your information private, encrypted, and under your control.
AES-256 Encryption
Your case data is encrypted at rest with industry-standard AES-256.
Secure Authentication
Modern password and session security protect every account.
Private Document Storage
Your drafts stay in your private workspace — not shared or resold.
SSL Protected
All traffic to MyGavel is transmitted over TLS-encrypted HTTPS.
You Control Your Documents
Export, edit, or delete your files at any time — you own the work.
— Transparency —
How MyGavel Uses AI
We believe you deserve a clear picture of what our AI does — and what it will never do.
MyGavel Can
- Interview you about your situation
- Organize your information
- Draft legal documents
- Review formatting for court readiness
- Identify procedural omissions
MyGavel Does Not
- Provide legal advice
- Recommend legal strategy
- Predict court outcomes
- Guarantee court acceptance
- Replace an attorney
MyGavel is an AI-powered legal document preparation platform. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice or legal representation, and cannot recommend legal strategies or guarantee any legal outcome.
— Illustrative Examples —
How People Use MyGavel
These narratives are illustrative examples of how self-represented filers use MyGavel to organize and prepare documents. They do not describe case outcomes or promise results.
Probate Petition
After a loved one passed, a family member used MyGavel to gather asset details and draft an organized probate petition, then reviewed and refined the document before filing.
Illustrative example
Civil Complaint
A small business owner drafted a civil complaint using guided intake — turning scattered notes and emails into a court-formatted narrative they felt confident reviewing.
Illustrative example
Small Claims
A tenant used MyGavel to prepare a small claims filing packet, capture supporting facts, and generate a clear, organized draft ready for their signature.
Illustrative example
— Simple, Transparent Pricing —
Choose the Plan That Fits Your Case
Tier 1
$9.99/month
- $9.99 per document drafted
- Up to 15 pages per document
- You will not be charged for a document until you accept it for download.
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Tier 2
$19.99/month
- $9.99 per document drafted
- Unlimited pages per document
- You will not be charged for a document until you accept it for download.
Tier 3
$99.99/year
- $9.99 per document drafted
- Unlimited pages per document
- You will not be charged for a document until you accept it for download.
Subscription billing is handled through our secure payment provider. If you cancel your subscription, all user-provided data will be deleted and your progress will not be retrievable.
— Our Mission —
Why MyGavel Exists
Every year, millions of Americans represent themselves in court—not because they want to, but because they have no practical alternative. Navigating legal paperwork can be overwhelming, especially without guidance.
MyGavel was created to make legal document preparation more accessible by helping self-represented litigants organize information, prepare documents, and better understand the filing process. It does not replace an attorney or provide legal advice. Instead, it empowers users with tools that help them participate more effectively in their own legal matters.
— Shanna, Founder of MyGavel
— The Difference —
Why Choose MyGavel?
MyGavel
- Guided AI interview
- Narrative drafting
- Attorney Review Engine
- Court Clerk Review
- Procedural Rule Checker
- High-Risk Detection
- Jurisdiction-aware drafting
Traditional Form Libraries
- Static forms
- Blank templates
- No attorney-style review
- No procedural review
- No clerk review
- No risk detection
- Limited jurisdiction support
— Prepare With Confidence —
Ready to Begin?
Prepare your legal documents with AI-powered guidance designed specifically for self-represented litigants.