Frequently asked questions

Lexis Defender is an AI legal support tool that helps you understand your case, track deadlines, and draft documents.

No. Lexis Defender is an informational and drafting tool, not a law firm. Using it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Nothing on the site or in the application constitutes legal advice. Always consult a licensed attorney in your state for advice specific to your situation.

People navigating the legal system without an attorney — often called pro se or self-represented litigants. Common users are handling traffic citations, misdemeanor charges, civil disputes, small claims, landlord-tenant matters, or probation conditions on their own.

Kansas is the primary launch state with the deepest content coverage. Court system profiles exist for all 50 states. AI chat can address federal and multi-state questions. Additional state-specific content is being added continuously.

After intake, Lexis Defender uses your case details, location, and dates to tailor each answer. You can update your case details anytime.

Yes. You can generate draft court documents from templates, then review and edit before saving or downloading. Always check local formatting rules before filing.

Court rehearsal is a simulated Q&A feature that mimics the kinds of questions a judge or opposing party might ask based on your case type. It helps you practice responding clearly and calmly before your hearing.

Legal modules are state-specific guides that break down common case steps, issues, and decisions for specific case types.

Yes. Every new account includes 5 free AI chat questions with no credit card required. You can use those to explore the platform before choosing a plan.

Basic ($24.99/month), Standard ($39.99/month), Pro ($59.99/month), and Platinum ($149.99/month). Annual billing saves 10%. See the pricing page for a full feature comparison.

Yes. Document add-on packs (1, 3, or 5 documents) are available as one-time purchases if you need occasional document saves without a monthly plan.

You will get a message that your usage is exhausted, plus options to upgrade or buy an add-on. Your saved case data and documents stay available.

Yes. Monthly plans can be cancelled before the next billing cycle. Annual plans include a 10% discount and run for the full year.

Your case data is stored in your private account and is not shared with third parties except as required to operate the service (authentication, AI inference, payment processing). See the privacy policy for full details.

Lexis Defender does not sell your data or use your personal case information to train public AI models. Review the privacy policy for the full data use description.

You can request data deletion through the data deletion page linked in your account settings or by visiting /data-deletion.

It cannot represent you in court, give you legal advice, file documents on your behalf, predict outcomes, or guarantee accuracy for any specific legal situation. It is a preparation and research tool only.

Lexis Defender can help you prepare, understand terminology, and organize your case — but for serious felony charges, custody battles, immigration consequences, or situations where you face incarceration, you should have qualified legal representation. The stakes are too high to rely on any AI tool alone.

Yes. You can still use chat, legal explanations, and document drafting in any state. Kansas currently has the deepest state-specific coverage.