No. Habeas Helper Copilot is designed for family members, friends, and advocates with no legal background. Every tool explains legal terms in plain English, and the glossary defines every word you'll encounter.

Primarily for family members, advocates, paralegals, and others assisting a pro se litigant from outside. Incarcerated individuals generally do not have direct internet access, but a family member can manage the entire case on their behalf.

Habeas corpus is a legal tool that lets someone challenge whether they are being held in prison unlawfully. If your loved one's constitutional rights were violated during their trial or sentencing, a habeas petition asks a federal court to review it. There are strict deadlines — missing them can permanently end the option for relief.

AEDPA (the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act) sets a 1-year deadline to file most federal habeas petitions after a conviction becomes final. Missing it almost always means the case is permanently dismissed. Our deadline calculator helps you figure out exactly how much time you have.

All 13 U.S. federal circuits, all 94 federal district courts, and all 50 state court systems.

Yes — our Free plan gives you the AEDPA Deadline Calculator, the full Legal Glossary, and one active case at no cost, no credit card required. Paid plans start at $19.95/month and unlock full drafting tools, compliance checking, and unlimited cases.

Yes. All case data is encrypted and stored securely. We never share your information with courts, prosecutors, or third parties.