Appeal deadline questions after an unemployment denial - what worked for you?

I got a denial letter last week saying I left my job voluntarily, but I was let go as a logistics coordinator. It has been a long 5 weeks. I have not done a hearing before and I am nervous. 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.

File the appeal before the deadline, even if you are unsure. You can gather documents afterwards. That is the one part I would not wait on.