Jennifer Mueller, JD
wikiHow Content Creator
Education
- BA in Political Science, University of NC at Asheville
- JD, Indiana University Maurer School of Law
Professional Achievements
- Founded and led the literary magazine A Literation
- Published in Indiana Law Journal
- Edited the novel In-Between Dreams, by Nick Desjardins
- Maintained a writing blog with 400k followers
- Published in McSweeney's Internet Tendency
- Organized music benefit for Hurricane Helene victims
Expertise
- Music (piano, violin, guitar)
- Politics and philosophy
- Languages and cultures
- Neurodiversity and neurology/brain injuries
- History
- Social justice and human rights
- Economics
- Literature and poetry
Why
Secret Talents
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Co-authored Articles (231)
How to
Find a Drivers License Number
Typically, your driver's license number is relatively easy to find. It should be prominently located on the front of your card. However, if you've lost your driver's license, you may need to know your number to order a r...
Proving Residency: Acceptable Documents You Can Get Today
Find out what documents are acceptable as proof of address with most government agencies and financial institutionsWhether you're opening a bank account, trying to get a new driver's license or other ID, or just seeking ...
How to Get Out of Jury Duty: A Detailed Guide to Writing an Excuse Letter
Craft a professional and persuasive jury excuse letter If you receive a summons for jury duty, you typically must appear in court. If you disobey this order, you may be subject to stiff fines or even jail time. However, ...
Check Your Vehicle Registration Status (and Handle Common Problems)
Registration advice to help you avoid a painful DMV experienceAll U.S. states require that you have a valid vehicle registration in order to drive legally. Typically, you're also required to carry the registration card i...
Easy Ways to Register a Car from Out of State in California
If you've just moved to California, one of the first things you need to do is register your car. This is true even if you're only living in California temporarily because California vehicle registration is based on where...
How to
Add Someone to Your House Title
If you own your own home, you may decide that you want to add someone, such as a new spouse or an adult child, to your house title. Unlike some other types of property, you can't just add their name to the existing deed....
Your Definitive Guide to Vehicle Tag Transfers in Florida
A quick guide to transferring or surrendering your tags In Florida, motor vehicle tags and registration follow the owner, not the vehicle. This means that if you buy a new car, you can transfer your old tags—no need to...
Strange, Funny, and Crazy Laws in the United States
Learn about strange US legal customs that somehow existWhile a lot of “Weirdest Laws in the US” lists include myths and urban legends, we wanted to find out which laws are really on the books. And as it turns out, wh...
How to Get a Replacement EBT Card
Learn how to receive a new Electronic Benefits Transfer card If you receive food or economic assistance from the government, you likely have an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card. This card operates just like a debi...
How to
Dispute a Traffic Camera Ticket
You check your mail to find a notification that a camera has caught you speeding, or running a red light. The camera took a picture of your car and your license plate, and now you're expected to pay several hundred dolla...
How to
Fill Out a Quitclaim Deed
A quitclaim deed is a relatively simple and easy way to transfer any and all interest you may have in a piece of real property to someone else. Unlike a warranty deed, there aren't any extensive (and potentially expensiv...
How to
Obtain CPS Records
Federal law requires state child protective services (CPS) agencies to maintain records of all reports and cases they process. Whether you can access these records depends generally on who you are and why you need them. ...
How to
Add a Spouse to a Deed
If you’ve recently married and already own a home or other real estate, you may want to add your new spouse to the deed for your property so the two of you own it jointly. To add a spouse to a deed, all you have to do ...
How to
Write an Attestation Letter
If you're getting a professional license or applying to sit for an exam, you may need to write an attestation letter stating that you've fulfilled the requirements. You also may have a former coworker or employee call on...
How to Remove Someone From a Deed Easily
Determining property ownership and changing the deed Got someone's name on the deed to your property that doesn't belong there? While it's not as simple as erasing or striking out that name, the process of removing that ...
How to
Get Your Employment History
An employer or licensing agency may request your employment history as part of your application for employment or licensing. You also may be expected to provide your employment history when applying for benefits such as ...
Getting a Texas State ID for the First Time: Online Application and Appointment
Your road to a state-issued ID cards in Texas starts here Have you recently moved to Texas and need a state ID? Even if you don't drive, an official state ID helps prove your identity so you can easily vote, buy alcohol,...
How to
Get Out of Jury Duty As a Student
Jury service is mandatory, and anyone called to jury duty who is not excused prior to the date on their summons may face stiff fines or even time in jail for contempt. Being a full-time student typically doesn't qualify ...
How to Fight a Rental Car Damage Claim
Steps for filing a claim and protecting yourself the next time you rent When you rent a car, there's a chance you'll get a bill later for damage the car sustained while in your possession. Rental car companies inspect th...
How to
Acquire Abandoned Property
You probably are familiar with the saying "Finders, keepers; losers, weepers." Beyond a playground taunt, historically that also was a fair statement of abandoned property law: If you found abandoned property, you could ...
