Your case, simplified.

Stay on top of your court case with real-time updates and engaging tips on how to prepare for what lies ahead.
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The legal system is a maze that experts are trained to maneuver.

Defendants are forced to make life-altering decisions without significant information or context.
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Defendants must complete approx. 200 discrete tasks during their legal proceeding

73%

73% of County Public Defenders offices exceed federal recommendations for cases per lawyer

6.4x

Black defendants in Cuyahoga County are held in jail at a rate 6.4x that of white defendants

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Legal information for all, 24/7

What

unBail is a free mobile product that helps defendants navigate the legal system by providing timely, relevant, and actionable updates about defendants' cases and how to prepare for what lies ahead.

How

unBail keeps defendants current with real-time case updates. unBail breaks the legal system down into easily digestible parts through engaging content, making it easy for defendants to stay informed.

Goal

By increasing defendant engagement and improving transparency about the legal system, unBail aims to increase court appearance rates and encourage more equitable case outcomes for defendants. As defendants engage with the system and share their experiences, we hope to learn about where the system fails defendants and how to address these failures. 

"It is imperative that every defendant have a comprehensive understanding of the criminal process and how it relates to their particular case. Failure to ensure this will inevitably lead to injustice..."
Ian Friedman
Esq., Friedman & Nemecek, L.L.C.
“I went into my pretrial hearing with no idea what was going to happen, it all felt so rushed.”
Defendant
Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas
“I have no idea what I'm being charged for and what might happen to me, I'm scared."
Defendant
Cleveland Municipal Court
“I felt railroaded at every step of my case. I was locked up with no control or understanding of what was happening and why.”
Defendant
Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas
“I needed a guide, my public defender was not enough. No one had time to answer my questions or consider my thoughts.”
Defendant
Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas
“This is the first felony I’m facing and I can’t get a job while this case is open."
Defendant
Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas

Case Overview

Defendants are empowered with the information they deserve, so they can navigate the intricacies of their case.
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Case Updates

Defendants receive timely notifications and learn about how these updates affect their case.
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Tips

Defendants are connected to informative, actionable legal content.
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