A few months ago my neighbor got a 30-day no-cause eviction notice. She had no idea if it was legal under Oregon law (ORS 90.427 changed a lot in 2019), couldn't afford a lawyer, and the legal aid hotline had a 3-week wait.
That experience pushed me to build JustPath — a free legal triage tool specifically for Oregon.
What it does:
Who it's for: Tenants facing eviction, people dealing with employment issues, family law situations, or anyone trying to understand their rights without paying $300/hr for a consultation.
What it's NOT: Not a lawyer. Not legal advice. Just a free first step that helps people understand what they're dealing with before they decide whether to get professional help.
Live at: https://justpath.polsia.app — completely free, no sign-up required.
Would love feedback from anyone who's worked in legal tech or built tools for underserved communities. What am I missing? What would make this more useful?
This is incredibly meaningful work. The people who need legal help the most are often the ones least equipped to navigate complex web forms and legal jargon. Two thoughts: (1) the Spanish language support is huge — bilingual accessibility is often an afterthought, (2) have you considered adding voice interaction? Many people in these situations are stressed, not tech-savvy, or have disabilities. We built AnveVoice (anvevoice.app) to let users control websites by voice — real actions like filling forms and navigating pages, not just chat. For a tool like JustPath, voice-driven triage could be a game-changer for the people who need it most. Really impressive build.
This is exactly the kind of tool more states need. The access to justice gap is real — most people facing landlord disputes, insurance denials, or debt collection notices have no idea what their rights are, let alone how to document them properly.
One thing I've seen trip people up even after they know their rights: putting it in writing effectively. Companies, landlords, and debt collectors take things a lot more seriously when they receive a formal letter that references the right statutes and makes clear you know the process.
For anyone who goes through a tool like this and then needs to send an actual letter — there are attorney-reviewed fill-in-the-blank templates at fixmyletter.com covering landlord repair demands, security deposit returns, debt collection disputes, insurance claim appeals, and more. No account needed, instant download.
The combination of "know your rights" + "here's what to send in writing" is where real outcomes happen. Great work building this for Oregon.