Courtroom5, a Delaware public benefit corporation focused on legal access, has announced the launch of a ChatGPT Enterprise plugin that brings structured civil litigation support to self-represented parties. The integration makes three jurisdiction-aware tools available at no cost across all 50 U.S. states and requires no separate Courtroom5 account. The company says the plugin is accessible through the ChatGPT Apps directory and aims to close a longstanding gap in the legal technology ecosystem.
A New Resource for Self-Represented Litigants
The new plugin directly addresses the estimated 80 percent of people in U.S. civil court who proceed without legal representation. While many artificial intelligence tools in the legal sector are designed for law firms and vendors, Courtroom5 focuses on litigants who handle matters such as eviction, foreclosure, family law, and small claims alone. The launch positions artificial intelligence as a tool that can serve both sides of the docket, not only legal professionals.
How the Three Tools Function
The case intake assessment evaluates a user's situation in plain language and identifies possible legal claims, the correct court, and concrete initial steps. The deadline calculator converts events like being served, a motion filing, or an order entry into applicable deadlines, dates, and consequences, using procedural data from the 15 most active civil litigation states. The next-step guidance tool pinpoints the two or three highest-priority actions for litigants already in active proceedings by considering case stage, role, and jurisdiction.
Simple Access Through ChatGPT Enterprise
To use the plugin, ChatGPT Enterprise users open the Apps directory in the sidebar, search for Courtroom5, and click Enable without any sign-up process. The app is free, requires no Courtroom5 account, and covers civil matters in all 50 states. This low-friction access is intended to reduce barriers for individuals who are already managing stressful and time-sensitive legal matters.
Proven Foundation and Broader Mission
These tools are drawn from the same foundation as Courtroom5's flagship LAW Accelerator platform, which enables self-represented litigants to connect facts to claims, evaluate procedural options, and assemble legal documents. Courtroom5 now covers more than 140 U.S. state, federal, and territorial jurisdictions and has helped prepare more than 250,000 court documents. The platform is built to convert complex procedural rules into practical guidance for people without legal training.
Executive Perspective
Sonja Ebron, CEO and co-founder of Courtroom5, framed the launch as a matter of equity for unrepresented litigants. "Most of this launch is about giving lawyers more powerful tools," she said. "We're glad to be part of it for a different reason: the millions of people who show up to civil court every year with no lawyer at all deserve the same caliber of AI working for them."
About Courtroom5
Courtroom5 is a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation founded by Sonja Ebron and Debra Slone, both of whom navigated civil litigation without an attorney. It helps the roughly 30 million Americans who face civil court each year without a lawyer in matters including eviction, foreclosure, family law, and small claims. The company has served more than 12,000 self-represented litigants and received recognition from the American Bar Association, including its Women of Legal Tech award.
The rollout of Courtroom5's ChatGPT Enterprise plugin marks a meaningful expansion of consumer-facing legal technology at a time when artificial intelligence is reshaping access to services. By making structured litigation guidance freely available through a widely used platform, Courtroom5 helps level the playing field for individuals navigating complex civil procedures without counsel. The announcement signals that legal AI infrastructure can serve not only lawyers but also the millions of Americans who seek justice on their own.