How does the pro se coaching program work?

At The Lien Law Firm, our pro se coaching program is a combination of structured and on-demand components designed to help you represent yourself in court. Your membership includes:

• Monthly one-on-one coaching sessions between you and a lawyer, with additional sessions available as-needed at a special rate
• An online portal filled with training and resources that our lawyer uses herself when she represents clients in court
• Secure messaging with a lawyer for quick questions in between sessions

What can we do at a coaching session?

The short answer is: anything you want to do! Coaching sessions are your chance to talk with a lawyer and learn how to keep your case moving. Clients frequently use their sessions for the following:

• Preparing for a hearing
• Developing strategy for settlement
• Doing paperwork
• Drafting legal documents
• Drafting letters or emails
• Asking questions and getting honest answers

The point of coaching is to make sure you have all the information and answers you need. The sessions can be tailored to exactly what you need.

Do I qualify for Pro Se Coaching at The Lien Law Firm?

You may qualify for coaching if you have a family court case in St. Louis County, Missouri. Cases in other jurisdictions around the Greater St. Louis area may be considered based on program availability. Legal coaching is not available outside the State of Missouri.

Is pro se coaching right for me?

Coaching may be right for you if any of the following apply:

• You are confident representing yourself in court but need someone knowledgeable to help you prepare
• Your case is relatively short and/or simple
• You want truly individualized legal help on your own terms
• You cannot afford traditional legal representation, or need help with preliminary stages of your case while you save money

Clients like coaching because:

• You maintain complete control over how your case is handled
• A lawyer is available when they need one, but you do not pay for any background work (emails, phone calls, etc.)
• You feel empowered when representing yourself in court
• You get the unique attention you need exactly when you need it
• You do not need to chase down your lawyer to find out the status of your case, because you always know exactly where things stand

Can I work with a legal coach if my case is closed?

Yes!
If you anticipate going back to court in the future, then working with a legal coach regularly can help you keep the best possible evidence along the way. We recommend coaching for clients who have high-conflict relationships with a co-parent and/or complicated court orders that you are responsible for implementing. Clients can do pro se coaching in between court cases even if they choose not to represent themselves in court when a case is actually filed.

Fees & Financing

Membership in the pro se coaching program is $297/month. This includes:

• A 60-minute coaching call with a lawyer to discuss the specifics of your case and answer questions
• Developing and constantly revising an action plan and strategy to reach your goals
• A secure online portal where you can chat with a lawyer, share documents, keep track of important dates and deadlines, and access valuable training and resource materials
• Access to unlimited additional coaching sessions at a special rate reserved for pro se clients

Coaching clients are required to authorize an automatic payment of their membership fee each month via credit or debit card. You may withdraw from the program at any time.

Still not sure if pro se coaching is right for you?

Coaching come into our firm through a working session. This allows us to review your legal documents and case history and analyze your legal service needs. Pro se coaching will be offered to you at the end of your working session if the program is a good fir for you.