Common types of motions include requests for compelling discovery, dismissing claims, and extending time. Before you represent yourself: Terms you may hear if you are going to court without a lawyer are: "Pro-Se," meaning "for oneself" or "on behalf of oneself.Attorneys should ensure that responses to reasonable discovery requests are timely, organized. Complete and consistent with the obvious intent of the request. -Discovery simply is asking for more information from you. This type of request is a general document and its form is not tailored to individual clients. File Your Documents Online. Go to the E-Filing Portal. It is designed to help busy lawyers and judges quickly access legal authority for the covered topics. You may need a public defender to make the request for you if you can't pay for your own defense lawyer.