Some requests need more than just expertise to move them along. Our guide to public record legal support should help you connect with the right resource.

This guide is not a comprehensive catalog of all the ways to find legal counsel for all the reasons you might need it. But if you need a lawyer to help you pursue a public records request, we do have a few suggestions:

Adam Marshall recently joined us to talk about government surveillance and answer common questions that can stump FOIA requesters. Find out what you missed and details on Friday’s upcoming FOIA chat.

If you’re trying to master the art of public records, there are few better places to start than the Reporters Committee for the Freedom of the Press. Since 1970, the non-profit has served reporters across the country in fighting to open up government. Here are RCFP’s tips from our recent Slack FOIA Chat.