McAdoo Legal — preparation checklist Court papers or criminal matter Organizational aid only. Not legal advice or a legal form. No information is sent to McAdoo Legal. This is not intake, booking or an engagement. [ ] Locate the official papers you received and keep complete copies. [ ] Keep any envelopes and delivery records with the papers. [ ] Copy dates exactly as printed; ask a lawyer to interpret them. [ ] Prepare contact and party information only for the approved secure channel. [ ] Ask about availability promptly; this checklist does not calculate deadlines or provide emergency help. My questions (complete offline): __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ Next step: confirm the lawyer's approved contact channel and availability. Do not send private facts or documents through an unsecured website.