Since 1971, Nolo's goal has been simple: Make America's legal system accessible to everyone. Our website, books, software, online legal forms and lawyer directory help millions of individuals, businesses and nonprofits solve their legal problems each year.
I heard that a judge said legal software was okay for personal use but was tantamount to practicing law without a license when used for a friend or relative. Is he right?
The short answer is no, the judge was wrong. For the long answer, you'll need to revisit a case in which the Texas Bar Association tried and failed to suppress self-help legal books and software. You'll find the whole story right here on Nolo's website.
Fortunately, other states have not attempted to take the Texas anti-consumer route. Courts have consistently ruled that creation and use of self-help legal books, software, and forms are in line with every American's right to self-represent.
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