You don't need a law degree. You need a system. Every year, millions of Americans face legal battles they can't afford to fight — custody hearings, eviction notices, criminal records that block every job application, benefits denials that cut off lifelines. Most of them walk into court unprepared, overwhelmed, and alone. That changes now. FIGHT BACK: The Complete Legal Prompt Guide is the first field manual built specifically for self-represented litigants, people in recovery, and anyone navigating the legal system without a six-figure retainer. Written by Karl E. Rominger — a former high-profile Pennsylvania litigator who argued before the state Supreme Court, tried death penalty cases, and secured multi-million dollar settlements before losing everything to addiction — this guide draws on both sides of the courtroom and both sides of rock bottom. Now 12 years in recovery, Rominger has spent three years developing the system inside this book: a step-by-step method for using AI as your legal research assistant — without making the mistakes that get people sanctioned, fined, or destroyed in court. WHAT'S INSIDE: 17 chapters covering criminal records, expungement, family court, custody, employment rights, housing, business law, administrative appeals, and more - 60+ copy-paste AI prompt templates with built-in privacy safeguards — every prompt uses placeholder brackets so you never expose case facts to an AI system - The 5-Gate Supervision Protocol that prevents hallucinated citations from reaching a courtroom - A Citation Red Flag Checklist that teaches you to spot fake AI-generated case law in seconds - Recovery-specific legal strategies for expungement, custody modification, professional license reinstatement, 42 CFR Part 2 protections, and legal triage during relapse - The 30-Minute Rescue Plan for when you've just been served and don't know where to start - Advanced techniques: Devil's Advocate prompts, Red Team analysis, mock deposition prep, contract poison pill detection - A 200+ term legal glossary written in plain English - Attorney fee negotiation strategies from someone who spent years on the other side of that desk - Appendices including a court-ready AI Disclosure Statement template and a Master Evidence Binder system THIS BOOK IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE. It is something arguably more valuable for people in your position: a system for understanding what is happening to you, preparing before you walk through the courthouse door, and knowing exactly when you need a lawyer — and how to make that lawyer's job easier and your bill smaller. If you're in recovery, this book was written for you. Every chapter includes recovery-specific considerations. Dedicated sections address the intersection of addiction, treatment records, and legal proceedings that no other legal guide covers — because most legal guides aren't written by someone who has lived it. The legal system is a machine with rules. People who understand the rules can use them. This is your manual.