
Courtroom5 is a tech-enabled service that empowers individuals to represent themselves in civil court by providing AI-powered legal tools, document preparation, and access to legal experts. The platform is designed for those who cannot afford traditional legal representation, offering a comprehensive suite of resources to help users interpret, apply, and argue the law effectively. With coverage across 60+ jurisdictions and a high success rate, Courtroom5 positions itself as a leader in the legal tech space, catering to a growing market of pro se litigants seeking justice without the high costs of hiring a lawyer.

Courtroom5 is a tech-enabled service that empowers individuals to represent themselves in civil court by providing AI-powered legal tools, document preparation, and access to legal experts. The platform is designed for those who cannot afford traditional legal representation, offering a comprehensive suite of resources to help users interpret, apply, and argue the law effectively. With coverage across 60+ jurisdictions and a high success rate, Courtroom5 positions itself as a leader in the legal tech space, catering to a growing market of pro se litigants seeking justice without the high costs of hiring a lawyer.
What they do: AI-powered platform to help people represent themselves in U.S. civil courts (case analysis, document generation, guided decision-making)
Founded: 2017
Headquarters: Durham, NC
Scale metrics: Reports serving 11,000+ people and preparing 210,000+ documents; coverage in 140+ U.S. jurisdictions
Funding signal: Has received grants and non-dilutive funding (e.g., Google for Startups Black Founders Fund, SheEO); total reported funding $400,000
Access to civil justice / pro se litigation support
2017
Legal technology
$50,000
Non-dilutive award
Named a 2021 SheEO U.S. Venture; access to funding and zero-percent loan resources
“Has received grant and non-dilutive support from programs and early-stage backers including Google for Startups Black Founders Fund, SheEO, NC IDEA, Precursor Ventures, and Coralus”