Representing Yourself in an Appeal
- Appellate Clerk's Office
- Current: Representing Yourself
This page contains resources for individuals representing themselves in Indiana’s appellate courts. Self-represented litigants are generally held to the same standards as attorneys. Because appellate cases are complex, it's strongly recommended that you seek help from an attorney rather than trying to represent yourself. The resources provided on this website are basic and offered as a courtesy. They are not comprehensive and should not be considered legal advice.
If you have questions after reviewing the Appellate Rules and these materials, you may contact the Clerk’s Office or find resources from the Supreme Court Law Library. Please keep in mind, however, that court staff are not permitted to provide legal advice.
Indiana Rules of Court
Wondering what a legal term means?
Need legal help or advice?
Step-by-step guide to representing yourself in an appeal
Tutorials
Filing a Notice of Appeal
Learn about filing an appeal and what comes next
Appellant's Brief
Learn how to prepare your appellant's brief and related documents
Appellee's Brief
Learn how to prepare your appellee's brief and related documents
Filing a Motion
Learn about how to ask the court for something
Notices of Defect
Learn what happens when there is a problem with your filing
E-filing & E-service
Learn about how to electronically file and how to make sure the other party gets notified
