It is possible for a plaintiff to pursue a civil action on their own, without an attorney. This is commonly referred to as self-representation, or pro se representation. Information about how to file a civil action, the forms that a plaintiff can use, and how the process works, is available at
AZCourtHelp.
However, the legal system is complicated, with many laws and rules that nonlawyers may not be aware of. This sometimes leads to difficulties for self-represented plaintiffs. It is important to know that hiring an attorney to help you navigate the system is not an all or nothing choice. A person can hire a lawyer to represent them, give them a short consultation, or to only help on specified parts of the lawsuit (this is called “limited scope representation”). In limited scope representation, an attorney may give legal advice and assist with forms or evidence before filing.