We bridge the gap between the justice system and the people it serves — using technology to ensure that constitutional rights aren't theoretical, they're real.
ChaoticDreams is a Utah nonprofit dedicated to making the legal system accessible to everyone — especially those who lack the resources to navigate it alone.
Plain-language legal resources for pro se litigants in civil, criminal, and bankruptcy proceedings. We demystify the system for those who have to navigate it without an attorney.
We advocate for reforms that reduce systemic barriers to fair representation — with particular focus on pretrial detainees and indigent defendants who are most vulnerable to injustice.
Our flagship program, Dreamlink, applies modern secure-messaging and AI technology to solve one of the most persistent problems in criminal justice: the communication gap between detainees and their attorneys.
Eric is a pre-law student and legal reform advocate from Roy, Utah. Driven by a deep commitment to social justice and the potential of technology to modernize legal access, he founded ChaoticDreams in 2024 to build tools that make constitutional protections real — not just theoretical — for every American regardless of income or circumstance.
Every day in America, presumed-innocent people sit in local jails unable to meaningfully communicate with their attorneys. The consequences are constitutional — and they're preventable.
When a person is detained pretrial, their freedom of movement is gone — but so is their ability to participate in their own defense. Phone lines are contested and monitored. Attorney schedules conflict with out-of-cell hours. Paper legal mail is slow, inspected, and a known contraband risk.
The defendant who can post bail goes home, communicates freely with their lawyer, reviews evidence on their own time, and actively shapes their defense strategy. The detainee gets 4.2 days between communications on average — if their public defender, who is managing 283 other cases, can find the time at all.
This isn't just inequitable. It's a constitutional crisis playing out quietly, every day, in local jails across the country.
The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to effective assistance of counsel. Courts have held that unreasonable barriers to attorney-client communication can constitute constitutional violations. Pretrial detainees retain due process rights that are compromised when communication barriers are systemic.
The DOJ/U.S. Courts Joint Electronic Technology Working Group (JETWG) issued formal guidance in 2016 urging correctional facilities to transition to electronic discovery delivery for detainees — acknowledging that paper-based systems fail the constitutional standard.
ChaoticDreams built Dreamlink to close this gap — for detainees, for attorneys, and for the facilities that want to do right by both.
Secure attorney-client communication, built for correctional facilities.
End-to-end encrypted messaging between detainees (on existing jail tablets) and their attorneys (on any device). All communications are logged and auditable by facility administrators while attorney-client privilege is fully preserved. Scheduled delivery accommodates facility restrictions.
Attorneys share case files, evidence, and discovery materials directly to the detainee's tablet. Detainees can annotate, search, bookmark, and flag documents for attorney review — in multiple formats, including audio transcripts. Paper discovery deliveries are eliminated entirely.
Dreamlink automatically generates digests of client communications, upcoming deadlines, and key case information for attorneys. Prioritizes urgent issues, visualizes case timelines, and integrates with common case management systems — reducing attorney administrative burden by up to 40%.
ChaoticDreams provides in-facility orientation for detainees, virtual training for attorneys and staff, illustrated multi-language user guides, and 24/7 technical support throughout the pilot. No technical expertise required from your facility.
| Metric | Current System | With Dreamlink |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney-client contacts/month | 3–5 on average | ✓ 15–20 projected |
| Missed communications | 46% of scheduled calls | ✓ Under 5% |
| Case understanding (detainee) | 29% report full understanding | ✓ 85%+ projected |
| Attorney admin time/week | 18.3 hours average | ✓ ~7.5 hours projected |
| Legal mail contraband risk | 14% of mail flagged | ✓ Eliminated |
| Staff time on legal mail | Significant ongoing burden | ✓ 60% reduction projected |
There are multiple ways to support ChaoticDreams and the Dreamlink mission — whether you run a correctional facility, a law office, or simply believe in a fairer justice system.
Become a Dreamlink pilot partner. We integrate with your existing tablet system at no cost, handle all training, and provide full support. Help us prove the model and improve outcomes in your facility.
Schedule a ConsultationPublic defenders and legal teams who work with detained clients can become Dreamlink early adopters. Get earlier access, shape the product roadmap, and serve your clients more effectively.
Express InterestChaoticDreams is a Utah nonprofit with a 501(c)(3) application pending. Your support funds Dreamlink development, keeps the platform free for facilities, and helps us reach more detainees in need.
Support Our WorkWhether you're a facility administrator, an attorney, a potential donor, or just curious — we'd love to hear from you.