While historically impactful, solutions such as legal aid, pro bono, and paraprofessionals cannot keep up with the growing demand for legal services. In order to keep up with this demand, Charlie Hernandez developed a platform that allows users to submit their legal documents and questions. In exchange, My Pocket Lawyer breaks down complicated language and points users in the right direction to receive legal help if needed. This process removes the need for an expensive, time-consuming appointment with a lawyer without sacrificing the sound legal help that comes with one..

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