# Justia Legal Intelligence MCP > Justia Legal Intelligence. Your AI agent accesses a massive database of US legal data. Search court cases, retrieve state statutes for all 50 US states, and find professional legal practitioners. This server lets your AI client act as a dedicated legal researcher, citing specific case law and statutes in natural conversation. ## Overview - **Category:** knowledge-management - **Price:** Free - **Tags:** legal-research, case-law, statutes, attorney-directory, legal-data, compliance-auditing ## Description Your AI client gets access to a massive database of US legal data. It lets your agent act like a dedicated legal researcher, citing specific case law and statutes in natural conversation. **Search US Legal Cases** Your agent finds specific court cases using keywords, topics, or jurisdiction via `search_legal_cases`. **Retrieve State Statutes** It fetches specific state-level laws and statutes for any US state using `get_state_statutes`. **Locate Legal Professionals** Your agent queries the professional database to find qualified legal practitioners. **Summarize Legal Findings** It processes complex legal data, summarizing findings and historical precedents. ## Tools ### get_state_statutes Fetches specific statutes and laws for a designated US state. ### search_legal_cases Searches the Justia database for legal cases based on keywords, topics, or jurisdiction. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Search for legal cases related to 'free speech' in California. ``` **Response:** ``` Searching the Justia database... I've found several landmark cases related to free speech in the California jurisdiction. Would you like to see the case titles or their specific summaries? ``` **Prompt:** ``` What are the current statutes for 'tenant rights' in New York? ``` **Response:** ``` Retrieving statutes for New York... I've found several sections under the NY Real Property Law related to tenant rights, including security deposits and eviction procedures. Would you like a summary of a specific section? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Find lawyers specialized in 'environmental law' in Seattle. ``` **Response:** ``` Searching the professional database... I've found a list of qualified environmental law practitioners in Seattle. I can provide their names and practice details. ``` ## Capabilities ### Search US Legal Cases Your agent finds specific court cases using keywords, topics, or jurisdiction via the `search_legal_cases` tool. ### Retrieve State Statutes Your agent fetches specific state-level laws and statutes for any US state using the `get_state_statutes` tool. ### Locate Legal Professionals Your agent queries the professional database to find qualified legal practitioners. ### Summarize Legal Findings Your agent processes complex legal data to summarize findings and historical precedents. ## Use Cases ### Checking Compliance for New States A business owner needs to know the current rules for handling consumer data in Texas. They ask their agent, which runs `get_state_statutes` for Texas. The agent returns specific statutes regarding data handling, letting the owner confirm compliance before launching operations. ### Drafting a Brief on Free Speech A lawyer needs case law on 'free speech' in California. They ask their agent, which runs `search_legal_cases`. The agent returns several landmark cases related to free speech in California, giving the lawyer the citations needed for their draft. ### Understanding Tenant Rights Changes A paralegal needs to verify the current statute on security deposits in New York. They use the agent and `get_state_statutes` for New York. The agent pinpoints the exact sections of the law, making sure the client's advice is current. ### Researching a Specific Professional A journalist needs to confirm the practice area of an environmental lawyer in Seattle. They ask their agent, which accesses the professional database, providing a list of qualified practitioners and their specific practice details. ## Benefits - **Direct Case Lookup:** Use `search_legal_cases` to find US court cases instantly. You just ask for the topic and jurisdiction, and your agent pulls the relevant records. - **State Law Verification:** The `get_state_statutes` tool gives you access to state-specific laws for all 50 US states. This means you don't have to jump between dozens of government websites. - **Saves Research Time:** Instead of spending hours navigating legal databases, your agent does the initial search, summarizing the context and presenting the primary source material. - **Reliable Data Source:** This server draws from a massive, definitive source of legal data, allowing you to base your research on verifiable records, not general web summaries. - **Structured Querying:** You can query by multiple parameters—keyword, topic, or state—giving you highly targeted results for legal audits or research papers. ## How It Works The bottom line is: your AI client connects to the Justia database and gives you specific, actionable legal data without you needing to leave your current chat window. 1. Subscribe to the Justia Legal Intelligence server. 2. Tell your AI client what legal data you need (e.g., 'What are the statutes on tenant rights in New York?'). 3. The server executes the relevant tool (`get_state_statutes` or `search_legal_cases`) and returns the specific legal text or list of cases to your client. ## Frequently Asked Questions **How do I use the `search_legal_cases` tool with Justia Legal Intelligence?** You ask your agent to search for cases and provide the topic and jurisdiction. For example: 'Search for legal cases related to free speech in California.' The agent handles the tool call and returns the results. **Can I get all statutes for a state using `get_state_statutes`?** The tool retrieves specific statutes for a given US state. You must specify the state and the topic you need, rather than asking for everything at once. **Does Justia Legal Intelligence support all 50 US states?** Yes, the server provides access to state-specific laws and statutes for all 50 US states. **What kind of legal data can I find using Justia Legal Intelligence?** You can find US legal cases, state statutes, and professional records for qualified legal practitioners. **What information does `search_legal_cases` return about a specific case?** It returns case titles, relevant summaries, and the jurisdiction it belongs to. The results let you quickly verify legal precedents or understand a specific area of law. **How do I ensure the accuracy of the statutes using `get_state_statutes`?** The server accesses the official Justia database, ensuring you get current, state-level statutes. Always cross-reference critical compliance data with the primary source. **Does Justia Legal Intelligence handle complex, multi-jurisdictional legal queries?** Yes, you can structure queries to compare statutes or case law across multiple states or topics. Just simply needs you to specify the necessary jurisdictions in your prompt. **Are there any limitations or rate limits when using `search_legal_cases`?** The server supports public access and doesn't require an API key. However, sustained, high-volume querying might hit rate limits; check the Justia documentation for usage details. **Can I find medical malpractice cases?** Yes! Use the `search_legal_cases` tool with the query 'medical malpractice'. The response will include a list of relevant cases and summaries. **Are the statutes available for all 50 states?** Yes. Justia provides comprehensive access to the statutes and codes for all 50 US states. Use the `get_state_statutes` tool with the specific state name. **Does this include recent Supreme Court decisions?** Yes. The Justia database is updated with recent judicial opinions and decisions from federal and state courts, including the US Supreme Court.