Editorial Policy
Legal Advice Basics publishes educational legal information for the United States. We prioritize accuracy, clarity, and transparency.
Our standards
- We write in plain English.
- We define legal terms and avoid jargon.
- We separate legal information from legal advice.
- We avoid guarantees and outcome claims.
- We highlight that laws vary by state.
Research approach
We prefer primary and authoritative sources, such as:
- Court websites and court self-help resources
- Government agencies
- State bar public resources
- Official statutes and regulations
Updates
We review and update core pages when:
- Laws or procedures change
- Forms and official guidance change
- We identify errors or outdated content
What we do not publish
- Personalized legal advice
- Legal strategies tailored to a specific reader
- Content that encourages unlawful activity