Case Clarity Score: The Free Legal Situation Navigator
Answer a short intake about your dispute and get an instant 0–100 Case Clarity Score: an estimated filing deadline, your state's small claims eligibility, a DIY-vs-Attorney verdict, and a document checklist built for your exact situation.
Why We Built the Case Clarity Score
Most free legal calculators online answer one narrow question — a filing deadline, or a small claims dollar limit — in isolation. The Case Clarity Score instead chains five questions together the way a first conversation with an attorney actually would: what happened, what state are you in, how much time do you have, how strong is your proof, and is the other side already represented. The result is a single 0-100 score and a plain verdict, plus a document checklist tailored to your specific situation, so you walk away with something usable whether you self-represent or book a consultation.
How the Score Works
- Filing deadline estimate — pulls a general statute-of-limitations range for your state and claim type.
- Small claims eligibility — checks your state's small claims dollar ceiling.
- DIY-vs-Attorney score — a weighted 0-100 score across five factors, mapped to a clear verdict.
- Document checklist — a specific list of what to gather for your exact type of dispute, printable in one click.
FAQ
Is the Case Clarity Score legal advice?
No. It provides general legal information based on publicly available statutory data. It does not create an attorney-client relationship and is not a substitute for advice from a licensed attorney in your state.
How is the Case Clarity Score calculated?
It weighs five factors — dollar amount at stake, legal complexity, whether the other party has an attorney, the strength of your evidence, and how close you are to your filing deadline — into a 0-100 score mapped to a DIY, Consult, or Hire verdict.
Does this tool cover criminal cases?
No. The Case Clarity Score is built for civil disputes — contract, personal injury, landlord-tenant, debt collection defense, and similar claim types — not criminal matters.
Is my information saved when I use the tool?
No account or personal data is required to use the Case Clarity Score, and your answers are processed only in your browser to generate your result.
Which states does the tool cover?
All 50 states and Washington, D.C. Estimates are based on general statutory ranges; always confirm the current, exact figure for your state and claim type.