Free chronology organizer
Case Timeline Builder
Put important events and related records into a clear chronological sequence.
Add events one at a time. The tool sorts them by date and creates a printable timeline that may help you explain what happened to an attorney. It does not determine which facts are legally significant.
Record facts, not conclusions
- Use the exact date shown on a record when available.
- Mark the date as approximate if you are uncertain.
- Describe what occurred in neutral, specific language.
- Identify the document, message, photo, or witness connected to it.
Sorted oldest to newest
Your event timeline
Review this timeline for accuracy and uncertainty before sharing it. An attorney may organize the facts differently or request additional detail.
How a timeline can help
A chronology can reduce the chance of overlooking an important communication, payment, notice, or change in events. It can also help connect each statement with a supporting record. It should not be treated as a complete legal analysis or a substitute for original documents.
If you do not know an exact date, mark it approximate and explain what you used to estimate it. Do not change an event merely to make the story appear more consistent. Tell the attorney when a fact is based on memory, something another person said, or an assumption.
After organizing your events, use the Consultation Preparation Tool to create a shorter meeting overview.
Last updated: July 23, 2026.