Question 1

Is Habeas Helper Pro a law firm or legal advice?

Accepted Answer

No. Habeas Helper Pro is a legal-research and drafting tool. It does not provide legal advice, and using it does not create an attorney-client relationship. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed attorney. We help you understand the process and prepare materials you control.

Question 2

What if we've already missed the deadline?

Accepted Answer

The one-year AEDPA limitations period can sometimes be affected by statutory or equitable tolling, newly discovered facts, or new retroactive rights. The deadline tools and compliance checker help you understand whether any of those may apply — but only a court decides, and you should confirm with an attorney. Don't assume it's too late before you check.

Question 3

Can my incarcerated loved one use it, or only me?

Accepted Answer

Habeas Helper Pro is designed for families and advocates working on the outside, who can then share materials with their loved one and their attorney. One subscription lets everyone helping stay coordinated on dates, claims, and drafts.

Question 4

How do I know the citations are real?

Accepted Answer

Drafting is citation-grounded — authorities are traceable so you can verify them rather than trusting a black box. This is deliberately the opposite of the fabricated-citation problems that have gotten some AI-assisted filings sanctioned.

Question 5

What does it cost, and can I cancel?

Accepted Answer

Plans start at $19.95/month, with Quarterly ($49.00) and Annual ($97.00) options that save more. Every plan includes a free 7-day trial — no credit card required to start. You can cancel anytime; there are no refunds for partial billing periods.

Question 6

Does it cover state cases too?

Accepted Answer

Yes. It covers federal habeas for state convictions (§2254) and federal convictions (§2255), §2241, and §1983 civil-rights claims, with 50-state rule packs to help with state exhaustion requirements before federal filing.

Question 7

What if I can't afford an attorney?

Accepted Answer

Habeas Helper Pro is specifically designed for families and advocates who are navigating the process without — or alongside — legal counsel. The tools help you understand what's required, organize your facts, and prepare research-backed drafts. Many federal public defender offices, law school clinics, and legal aid organizations also assist with post-conviction matters.

Question 8

Is my case data private and secure?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Your case information is stored securely using Supabase with encrypted connections and is never shared with third parties or used to train external AI models. We do not sell your personal data. Case-level content you enter is treated as confidential.

Question 9

Can I use Habeas Helper Pro for a §1983 civil rights case?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In addition to habeas corpus petitions, Habeas Helper Pro includes tools for §1983 civil rights litigation — including claim drafting, procedural checklists, and exhaustion guidance. If your loved one has claims based on constitutional violations, the app can help you research and organize that case alongside any habeas claims.