Justice In Town publishes plain-English guides to US law. This page explains who writes them, which sources we rely on, how we keep them current and how to report a mistake.
Who writes our guides
Our guides are researched and written by Amanda Brooks and the Justice In Town editorial team. Our writers have a background in legal research and public policy. They are not your lawyers, and our guides are general information, not legal advice.
Attorney review
Our guides are not currently reviewed by a licensed attorney. When a guide has been reviewed by an attorney, it will say so at the top, with the reviewer’s name, the state where they are licensed and their bar number, so you can verify it with the state bar.
Sources we use
We rely on primary sources first and link to them in our guides wherever we can:
- Federal and state statutes and court rules
- Court self-help pages, such as uscourts.gov and state court websites
- Government agencies, such as USCIS, the U.S. Department of Labor, the IRS, the CFPB and the FTC
- Published court decisions where they explain how a rule is applied
We use secondary sources, such as legal encyclopedias and bar association guides, only to explain or confirm what the primary sources say.
Accuracy and updates
- Dollar amounts, filing fees and deadlines are checked against official sources when a guide is written and again when the law changes.
- Laws differ by state. When a guide covers one state, its title and introduction say so.
- When we update figures or rules, we update the guide rather than publishing a new one.
Corrections
If you find an error, email daniel@justiceintown.com with the page link and what you believe is wrong. We review every report and correct confirmed errors.
Advertising and guest contributions
Justice In Town may carry advertising and accepts guest contributions through our Write for Us page. Guest articles must meet the same sourcing standards as our own guides. Sponsored content is labeled as sponsored.
Not legal advice
Nothing on Justice In Town creates an attorney-client relationship. For advice about your situation, speak with a lawyer licensed in your state. Read our full Disclaimer.