Hearing in 24–48 hours? Emergency 258E preparation available — get started now.
Start here →Massachusetts G.L. c. 258E
A 258E follows you.
Prepare like it matters.
A 258E harassment prevention order isn't just a civil matter. It touches your firearms rights, your housing, your employment record, and your family. Violations are criminal. Preparation is the one thing in your control.
What a 258E can affect
What you walk in with
Free to start — no payment required
Start your free intake
Upload your order or give Allie the opposing party's name. Conflict check is instant.
Choose your tier
Pick Solo, Guided, or Emergency. Pay through LawPay — funds held in attorney trust.
Receive your packet
Allie builds it. A licensed Massachusetts attorney reviews it. Delivered before your hearing.
All tiers attorney-reviewed · LawPay trust · Full refund if declined
The difference preparation makes
Most people walk in unprepared. You won't.
The plaintiff's affidavit
You can't respond to allegations you haven't read.
The affidavit the plaintiff submitted is the core of their case. It lists every incident they'll raise in court. Without it, you're responding to whatever they say in the moment — not to a known, fixed set of allegations you had time to address.
Attorney review
A Massachusetts attorney reads every fact before it reaches you.
Every paid tier is reviewed by a Massachusetts licensed attorney who practices in district courts. They flag what matters, identify what hurts, and mark what to address — before you walk in. The preparation packet is the form legal advice takes — not a phone call, not a chat session.
The packet
Organized the way Massachusetts judges read a file.
Allie structures your facts chronologically, maps your evidence, and produces a preparation memo built specifically for 258E hearings. Not a generic legal form. A document built around your court, your dates, and your facts.
Choose your package
Attorney-reviewed preparation — starting at $149.
Every tier starts free. No payment until your conflict check clears and you create an account.
Solo
$149
One-time · Attorney-reviewed packet
Complete AI-assisted intake and an attorney-reviewed preparation packet built for Massachusetts 258E hearings. Everything you need to walk in prepared.
⏱ Typically 1–2 business days
Begin intake →Guided
$349
One-time · Packet + consultation + 3 extra tools
Everything in Solo, plus the tools Solo doesn't have and an up to 30-minute call with the attorney reviewing your packet.
The $200 difference
Solo gives you a prepared packet. Guided gives you a prepared packet and direct access to the attorney reviewing it — so you can ask the questions no template can answer. What does “harassment” actually mean under G.L. c. 258E § 3 for your specific facts? What will the judge focus on? What should you say first?
Guided also unlocks motion builder — letting you challenge the legal sufficiency of the order before the hearing even starts.
⏱ Priority packet turnaround
Begin Free Intake — Select Guided →Emergency
$499
Hearing in 24–48 hours
Everything in Guided, plus a 30-minute attorney consultation and a packet delivered within 24 hours of attorney acceptance. For when the hearing is tomorrow.
Subject to attorney availability
Emergency scheduling is reviewed immediately upon submission. If we cannot accept, you receive a full refund.
⏱ Within 24 hours of attorney acceptance
Hearing soon — start here →Attorney review
What an attorney review actually does.
Every paid tier includes review by a Massachusetts licensed attorney before your packet is delivered. This is not a spell-check. It is a legal assessment of your specific facts against the 258E standard.
Evaluates every alleged incident
The attorney reads the plaintiff's affidavit against your incident timeline and identifies which allegations are legally sufficient under G.L. c. 258E, § 3 — and which aren't.
Flags your credibility risks
Prior conduct, inconsistencies, and things you might say that hurt your case — identified before you say them in court.
Marks your strongest arguments
What in your facts works in your favor. Where the plaintiff's timeline has gaps. What a Massachusetts judge will weigh most heavily.
Recommends a strategic approach
Concede what's true and incontestable. Contest what's legally insufficient. The attorney writes a recommended approach directly into your packet.
Who reviews your case
Reviewing attorney
Patrick T. Donovan, Esq.
Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney · Former Assistant District Attorney
A former Norfolk County Assistant District Attorney, Attorney Donovan now defends clients in Massachusetts district and superior courts. He reviews every 258E preparation packet with a prosecutor's eye — knowing exactly what the judge and opposing counsel will focus on before you walk into the courtroom.
Full comparison
Everything, side by side.
| Feature | Solo $149 | Guided $349 ★ | Emergency $499 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full intake interview with Allie (AI) | |||
| Plaintiff's affidavit — upload & transcribe | |||
| Chronological incident timeline | |||
| Evidence checklist, organized by incident | |||
| Preparation memo — what to say and what not to say | |||
| Attorney review — flagged issues, legal risks | |||
| Delivered before your hearing | |||
| Motion builder — challenge the order's legal basis | — | ||
| Appeal preparation tool | — | ||
| "Improve my writing" — AI rewrites your statements | — | ||
| Up to 30-minute attorney consultation — Zoom or phone | — | ||
| Priority packet turnaround | — | ||
| 30-minute attorney consultation | — | — | |
| Emergency review — packet within 24 hours of acceptance | — | — | |
| Emergency scheduling (subject to attorney availability) | — | — | |
| Begin intake | Begin intake → | Start → |
No risk to start
Free to start. No payment until you decide to proceed.
Free intake
The conflict check and intake are always free.
Start your intake, upload your order, and run the conflict check — no account, no payment required. You only pay after the conflict check clears and you decide to proceed.
Attorney trust account
Your payment is held in IOLTA — not spent until the matter is accepted.
Payment goes into a Massachusetts attorney trust account (IOLTA) under Mass. R. Prof. C. 1.15. The attorney reviews your matter before funds are earned. Legal advice begins upon acceptance.
Full refund if declined
If the matter can't be accepted, you get every dollar back.
If the attorney cannot accept your matter after review — for any reason — a full refund is issued from the trust account. You will not be charged for a service that cannot be delivered.
Know your options
Harassment Order .com vs. hiring a private attorney
For most standard 258E cases, attorney-reviewed preparation is exactly what you need. Here's an honest look at when each option makes sense.
| Private attorney | Harassment Order .com | |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney-reviewed preparation packet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Defense theme development | ✓ | ✓ |
| Affidavit analysis | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cross-examination question coaching | ✓ | ✓ |
| Available in under a week | Rarely | ✓ |
| Works for criminal overlap / custody cases | ✓ | ✗ — refer out |
| Appears in court alongside you | ✓ | ✗ — you walk in prepared |
| Typical cost | $3,000–$10,000+ | $149–$499 |
When you should hire a private attorney instead
If the opposing party has hired counsel, the case involves criminal exposure, or children and custody are at stake — hire a private attorney. The Massachusetts Bar Association referral line is (617) 338-0500. Free legal aid is available at masslegalhelp.org.
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