Extremely Unlikely
Major procedural barriers / weak gateways
Built for post-conviction review.
PostVerdicts helps convicted people understand what may still be worth pursuing, what could block it, and what they need to investigate next.
Powered by ChatGPT, but specifically designed for post-conviction case evaluation — not generic legal help.
Built from lived experience.
PostVerdicts began with an idea from Johnny McMahon, who has spent nearly two decades navigating his own appeals and post-conviction filings from prison.
That original concept — first called CERTA — became PostVerdicts.
Original concept: Johnny McMahon
Developed by FT Studios
A clearer way to see the case.
When enough information is available, PostVerdicts uses an easy-to-understand Justice Scale to describe the overall posture of a case.
More scales generally mean a stronger apparent posture for a positive outcome — but no rating guarantees relief or predicts what a court will do.
Unlikely
Significant barriers; limited viable paths
Unclear / Mixed
Some viable issues; major unknowns
Promising
Strong issues + viable gateways; fewer barriers
Strongest
Best posture under PostVerdicts' rubric; still not guaranteed
Informational heuristic only — not legal advice or a prediction.
FAQ
What is PostVerdicts?
PostVerdicts is an AI-powered post-conviction case evaluation tool for convicted people and their families.
Who is PostVerdicts for?
People who have already been convicted or sentenced, including pro se users and their families.
Is PostVerdicts a law firm?
No. PostVerdicts is not a law firm, and its creators are not lawyers.
Does PostVerdicts give legal advice?
No. PostVerdicts provides informational self-help and case evaluation, not legal advice.
Is this just regular ChatGPT?
No. PostVerdicts is powered by ChatGPT but specifically designed around post-conviction case evaluation.
Can I upload court records?
Yes. Relevant court documents can be uploaded directly in the PostVerdicts GPT.
Does PostVerdicts work nationwide?
Yes. PostVerdicts is designed to evaluate state and federal post-conviction cases throughout the United States.
What is the Justice Scale?
It is PostVerdicts’ easy-to-understand assessment of the overall posture of a case after considering the issues, evidence, procedural barriers, and possible pathways.
Does a strong rating mean I will win?
No. The Justice Scale is an informational screening tool, not a prediction or guarantee.
Does PostVerdicts recommend lawyers?
No. PostVerdicts does not recommend, endorse, refer, or route users to attorneys or legal services.
Is PostVerdicts free?
Yes. PostVerdicts is free to use through ChatGPT. If it saves you time, money, or confusion, optional support helps keep the project going.
Who created PostVerdicts?
The original concept came from Johnny McMahon and was developed into PostVerdicts by FT Studios.
Privacy
PostVerdicts does not operate a separate case-intake system through this website. Evaluations take place inside ChatGPT.
Users should review ChatGPT’s privacy controls and policies before sharing information they consider sensitive.
Terms
PostVerdicts is an informational self-help tool, not a law firm or legal advice. Its evaluations and Justice Scale ratings are not predictions or guarantees.
Users are responsible for verifying deadlines, laws, court rules, filing requirements, and other legal requirements.
Using PostVerdicts does not create an attorney-client relationship.
Optional payments do not purchase legal representation or affect evaluation results.