Appeal deadline questions after an unemployment denial (update)

I was told my separation was for misconduct, which is not what happened. It has been weighing on me all week. My employer's version of events does not match mine, and I have emails that show it. Should I ask someone for free legal help?

I printed my emails in order and wrote a one-page timeline. The hearing officer kept going back to it.

Thanks for writing this out. I went through something close to it last year, and it settled down once I kept a simple log of every call and form.