If you wish to start a civil action in federal court, but do not have an attorney to represent you, you may bring your case on your own.  Bringing a case on your own is called proceeding "pro se".  If you file a case pro se, you will have to follow the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and this Court's Local Rules the same as any attorney who represents someone. 

• Fees and Financial Information (including payment information)

Forms

• AO-239 Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs
• Civil Complaint
• AO-440 Civil Summons
• AO-440 Civil Summons Instructions
• USM-285: Service of Process by U.S. Marshal
• USM-285 Instructions
• EEOC Complaint Form
• Social Security Complaint Form

Prisoner Forms

• AO-240 Prisoner in Forma Pauperis
• Prisoner Complaint
• AO-440 Civil Summons
• AO-440 Civil Summons Instructions
• USM-285: Service of Process by U.S. Marshal
• USM-285 Instructions
• AO-241 - Habeas Corpus Petition Person in State Custody
• AO-241 - Habeas Corpus Petition Prison Disciplinary Proceeding