The Service: Document preparation (typing and formatting) of a tenant’s written Answer to a Texas JP Court eviction petition, based solely on the client’s instructions. 

Our Process: You provide the facts of your tenancy, and we type and format your response into a clean, court-ready document based solely on the facts and instructions you provide. 

Your Defense: If you request it, we can provide a client-selected checklist of commonly raised response items drawn from public self-help resources (examples: notice issues, payment disputes, repair/offset claims). You choose what you want included. Draft & Defend does not choose, interpret, apply, or advise on any legal theories. We can also provide links to public self-help materials for your reference; you decide what applies. 

The Result: A clear, typewritten, and court-ready document that ensures your side of the story is heard.

No legal advice: We do not provide legal advice or legal opinions. If you need legal advice, consult a licensed attorney or legal aid. 

The Service: Document preparation (typing and formatting) for requests and notices related to traffic matters, based solely on client instructions. 

Our Process: You provide the exact request you want made and the information to include. We format the paperwork into a clean layout. 

Client Responsibility: Filing requirements vary by court. You are responsible for confirming any court-specific rules, deadlines, and filing procedures. 

Your Voice: You dictate the grounds for your motion or appeal; documents are typed and formatted in a clean, court-ready layout. Filing requirements vary by court; you must confirm any specific formatting rules for your court. 

The Result: Properly formatted documentation that helps you navigate the system as a pro se litigant.

No legal advice: We do not provide legal advice or legal opinions. If you need legal advice, consult a licensed attorney or legal aid. 

The Service: Document preparation for self-represented individuals responding to debt claims or other small civil matters. 

Our Process: We type and format your responses (including general denials or specific statements) based solely on the instructions you provide. 

Your Control: You decide what you want to admit, deny, or state in response. We act as a professional scrivener to keep your document organized and ready for your review. 

No legal advice: We do not provide legal advice or legal opinions. If you need legal advice, consult a licensed attorney or legal aid. 

• JP Court Eviction Answer: Starting at $50 (Introductory Rate) 

  • Document preparation of your Answer to a JP Court eviction filing using client-provided information and client-selected response items. 

• Statement of Inability to Afford Payment (Fee Waiver): $40 – $60

  • Preparation of the Texas Rule 145 form based on the financial information you provide. 

• Eviction Appeal Package: $150 – $200

  • Includes preparation of a Notice of Appeal and Rule 145 form for filing per court requirements. 

• Motion to Appear Remotely / Waiver of Presence: $50 – $85

  • Preparation of a client-directed filing request (remote appearance / waiver of presence) using your stated reasons and information. 

• Traffic Citation Motion (General): $60 – $90

  • Preparation and formatting of client-directed motions/requests related to your citation (e.g., discovery request, continuance, evidence request), based on the statements you provide. 

• Debt Claim Answer: $75 – $115

  • Document preparation of your written Answer to a debt-collection case, including a General Denial and any additional statements you direct us to include. 

• Professional Demand Letter: $50

  • A firm, professional letter drafted on your behalf to resolve a dispute before it goes to court.

• Business Writing & Administrative Consulting (Non-Legal Services)  $65/hour

  • Business plan drafting and structuring

  • Professional correspondence and document editing

  • Administrative workflow organization

  • Strategic document review for clarity and formatting 

• ATS-Optimized Resume: $50 

  • Professional formatting and keyword optimization designed to help your work history pass through automated Applicant Tracking Systems and stand out to hiring managers.