Pro Se Resources
(Representing Yourself without an Attorney)

National

• Glossary of Legal Terms
• Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
• About the U.S. Courts
• Representing Yourself in Federal District Court: A Handbook for Pro Se Litigants - Federal Bar Association -

Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals

• Affidavit Accompanying Motion For Permission To Appeal In Forma Pauperis
• Brief Examples
• Brief Filing Checklist
• Requirements and Suggestions for Typography in Briefs and Other Papers
• Contact the Court

District Courts

Illinois

Central District - Pro Se Forms

• AO-239 Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs (Long Form in forma pauperis)
• AO-240 Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs (Short Form in forma pauperis)
  
• EEOC Complaint: Pro Se Complaint Against Employment Discrimination
• EEOC Complaint: Step-by-step instructions on how to complete the Pro Se EEOC Complaint form
• Electronic Case Filing System: Pro Se Party Registration Form
• Local Rules of Court
• Contact the Court

Northern District - Pro Se Forms

• Filing a Civil Case Without an Attorney: A Guide for the Pro Se Litigant (instructions, only – English)
• Filing a Civil Case Without an Attorney: A Guide for the Pro Se Litigant (instructions, only – Spanish)
• Filing A Civil Case Without an Attorney: Civil Rights
  • Complaint for Violation of Constitutional Rights – Instructions in English
    Complaint for Violation of Constitutional Rights – Instructions in Spanish
    Complaint for Violation of Constitutional Rights
    Civil Cover Sheet
    Appearance Form for Pro Se Litigants
    In Forma Pauperis Application and Financial Affidavit
    Motion for Attorney Representation
    Summons in a Civil Action
    USM-285 Service of Process by U.S. Marshal
• Filing A Civil Case Without an Attorney: Employment Discrimination Rights
  • Complaint of Employment Discrimination – Instructions in English
    Complaint of Employment Discrimination – Instructions in Spanish
    Complaint of Employment Discrimination
    Civil Cover Sheet
    Appearance Form for Pro Se Litigants
    In Forma Pauperis Application and Financial Affidavit
    Motion for Attorney Representation
    Summons in a Civil Action
    USM-285 Service of Process by U.S. Marshal
• Representing Yourself: Filing a Mortgage Foreclosure Answer
  • Answer to Complaint to Foreclose Mortgage – Instructions in English
    Answer to Complaint to Foreclose Mortgage – Instructions in Spanish
    Answer to Complaint to Foreclose Mortgage
    Appearance Form for Pro Se Litigants
    In Forma Pauperis Application and Financial Affidavit
    Motion for Attorney Representation
• Information for People without Lawyers (Pro Se)
• Local Rules
• Contact the Court

Southern District - Pro Se Forms

• For Self Help/Pro Se Parties
• Local Rules of Court
• Contact the Court

Indiana

Northern District - Filing Without an Attorney

• AO-239 Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs
• Civil Complaint
• AO-440 Civil Summons
• AO-440 Civil Summons Instructions
• USM-285: Service of Process by U.S. Marshal
• USM-285 Instructions
• EEOC Complaint Form
• Social Security Complaint Form
• Local Rules of Court
• Contact the Court

Southern District - Representing Yourself

• Representing Yourself in the U. S. District Court
• Guides & Forms for All Other Civil Claims
• Guidance for Social Security Appeals
• Local Rules of Court
• Contact the Court

Wisconsin

Eastern District - Representing Yourself

• Guides for Pro Se Litigants
• Forms for Pro Se Litigants
• Forms for Pro Se
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Local Rules of Court
• Contact the Court

Western District - Representing Yourself

• Forms
• Proceeding without an attorney
• Guide
• Tips and Helpful Information
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Local Rules of Court
• Contact the Court