P-PUB-03How Trusty Law helps

You belong here. Este lugar es para ti.

Trusty Law is for anyone in the United States affected by crime, regardless of where you were born, how long you've been here, or which language you speak at home. Immigration status is not asked, is not required, and is not part of how Trusty Law helps you.

Trusty Law does not provide immigration defense, visa selection, or asylum strategy, and never helps anyone avoid law enforcement. It focuses on your rights as a victim, the records that exist, the deadlines that matter, and the next informed step.

Direct victims

You experienced the event and want to understand your rights and the records that exist.

Surviving family

You're helping after a loss and need to organize what happens next.

People assisting a loved one

You're navigating the process on someone else's behalf, with their consent.

Mixed-language households

You prefer one language at home and need to interact with agencies in another.

Newcomers to U.S. institutions

You're new to how American agencies, courts, and records systems work.

People far from any office

You need a procedural companion, not a nearby appointment.

SampleA sample bilingual Case

Robo residencial, DC

Bilingual Case · Spanish-preferred intake, English-language agency

▎ Intake

What happened

Tus palabras · EspañolOfficial original

Alguien entró a mi apartamento el martes por la noche. Se llevaron mi laptop y algunas joyas de mi abuela.

Case chronology entry · EnglishTrusty Law plain-language explanation

You reported a residential burglary on Tuesday evening. The suspect took a laptop and several pieces of family jewelry.

▎ Case Roadmap

Next informed step

Plain-language explanation · EspañolTrusty Law plain-language explanation

Solicitar el reporte oficial del incidente a la Policía Metropolitana (MPD).

Original quotation · EnglishOfficial original

Request the official incident report from the Metropolitan Police Department pursuant to MPD General Order 601.01.

▎ Records Request

Submission vs. explanation

▎ Submission · Submitted to the agency

I, the undersigned victim of record, request a certified copy of the incident report referenced above pursuant to MPD General Order 601.01.

DC · MPDOfficial original

▎ Reference · For your understandingNot sent, reference only

Este documento es la solicitud que se envía a la MPD. Está en inglés porque la agencia requiere inglés para procesarla. Abajo puedes ver la explicación en español.

Trusty Law plain-language explanation

▎ Questions for the agency

Ready to ask, in both languages

Para ti · EspañolTrusty Law plain-language explanation

Ya asignaron un detective a mi caso, y cuál es la mejor forma de contactarlo para recibir actualizaciones?

What you'll ask · EnglishOfficial original

Has a detective been assigned to this case, and what is the best way to reach them for updates?

CaseBilingual chronology

2026-07-14
Se reportó el incidente
Incident reported
2026-07-15
MPD confirmó el número de reporte
MPD confirmed report number
2026-07-16
Se redactó la solicitud de registros
Records request drafted
2026-07-18
Se abre la ventana de seguimiento
Follow-up window opens

ExportBilingual export options

· Bilingual export, Submitted to the agency + For your understanding
· Official English only
· My language only

Translated text is not the controlling authority. Always refer to the official original when making decisions.

BoundaryWhat this demo isn't

Fictional demo cast only. Trusty Law does not provide immigration defense, visa selection, asylum strategy, or enforcement-evasion workflows.