Calculators
Waiting Time Penalty Calculator
Calculate penalties under Labor Code 203 when employers fail to pay final wages on time. Up to 30 days of additional wages.
Meal & Rest Break Calculator
Calculate penalties for missed meal breaks, rest breaks, and recovery periods under California Labor Code.
PAGA Penalty Calculator
Calculate penalties under California's Private Attorneys General Act for Labor Code violations.
Contractor Dispute Generator
Build your leverage strategy for contractor disputes. Calculate damages, check CSLB license status, and generate demand letters.
Court & Settlement Tools
Small Claims Limit Checker
Find out if your case qualifies for California small claims court, or if you need to file in limited or unlimited civil court.
Court Filing Fee Calculator
Calculate California court filing fees for small claims, limited civil, unlimited civil, family law, and eviction cases.
Contingency Fee Calculator
See exactly how much you'll take home from a settlement after attorney fees, costs, and liens are deducted.
Settlement Tax Calculator
Understand which portions of your legal settlement are taxable. Physical injury is tax-free; lost wages and punitive damages are not.
Claim Value Calculators
Security Deposit Calculator
Calculate what your landlord owes you, including the 2x bad faith penalty under CA Civil Code ยง 1950.5.
Unpaid Wages Calculator
Calculate back pay, overtime, waiting time penalties (up to 30 days), and meal/rest break violations.
Lemon Law Calculator
Check if your vehicle qualifies under Song-Beverly Act and estimate your potential refund amount.
Legal Research Tools
Statute of Limitations Lookup
Find the deadline to file your California lawsuit. 40+ claim types with exact statutory citations and tolling warnings.
Statute of Limitations Checker
Interactive tool to check how long you have to file. Select claim type, enter date, see your deadline instantly.
Decision Guides
Demand Letter vs. Small Claims
Should you send a letter first or go straight to court? Compare costs, time, and success rates to decide.
DIY vs. Hiring an Attorney
When can you handle it yourself, and when should you get professional help? Includes real-world scenarios.