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Proceeding Without an Attorney

A Guide to Self Representation for Non-Prisoners

Self-Help Resources for the Self-Represented Litigant

Form Name PDF Word
Affidavit Accompanying Motion for Permission to Appeal In Forma Pauperis — Word
Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs (Prisoner or Nonprisoner) AO 240 PDF —
Complaint and Request for Injunction PDF —
Complaint for a Civil Case PDF —
Complaint for a Civil Case Alleging Breach of Contract PDF —
Complaint for a Civil Case Alleging Negligence PDF —
Complaint for a Civil Case Alleging that the Defendant Owes the Plaintiff a Sum of Money PDF —
Complaint for Employment Discrimination PDF —
Complaint for Interpleader and Declaratory Relief PDF —
Complaint for Review of Social Security Decision PDF —
Complaint for Specific Performance or Damages Based on a Contract to Convey Real Property PDF —
Complaint for the Conversion of Property PDF —
Complaint for Violation of Civil Rights (Non-Prisoner) PDF —
Complaint for Violation of Civil Rights (Prisoner) PDF —
Complaint for Violations of Fair Labor Standards PDF —
Complaint, Third Party PDF —
Defendant's Answer to the Complaint PDF —
Motion to Vacate/Set Aside Sentence (Motion Under 28 U.S.C. § 2255) AO 243 PDF —
Notice Of Appeal (Civil) PDF Word
Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 AO 242 PDF —
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28 U.S.C. § 2254 AO 241 PDF —
Summons Forms for Non-Prisoner Pro Se Plaintiffs Proceeding IFP (Instructions) PDF Word
USM-285 PDF —