How can I get out of jury duty?!

If you receive a potential juror notice by the your local county, simply ignore it if it does not come certififed mail.  There is no proof you received it and you can claim ignorance.  They will reshuffle you and you will be notified again about a new date and simply ignore it again until it arrives certified receipt.  You know the green form you have to sign for.  Now if if the Federal Government sends you a notice that you will be a prospective juror in FEDERAL COURT.  YOU MUST SHOW UP or you will have U.S. Marshalls searching high and low for you.  You fail to show up for this then I advise you  to bring your checkbook and toothbrush.  Depending on the Judge you might be spending the night in the can. They will find you and they dont fuck around.  That goes for being on any Federal Grand Jury, also.  Additionally, the Federal Judge asks the questions during Voir Dire so you might want to rethink any bullshit excuse you might have.  Federal Courts dont play.  Your local state court will cut you more slack.     

The easiest way to get out of jury duty is to explain to them that it would cause you and your family financial hardship.

either you work for someone who does not compensate you for your time missed

or that you are self employed, and if you were  forced to be away, that your business would greatly suffer.

It's pretty simple, just call the phone # on the summons, and explain the issue, and they will take you from the list. 

And by the way, you never know what the lawyers are looking for.  I once served on a case where a dog had supposedly attacked a mail man and injured his knee.  I've had 5 knee surgeries.  I was left on the jury, though. 

IMO, the plaintiff thought I could identify with someone who had knee issues.  I'm guessing the defendent thought that I would NOT have sympathy if I thought a guy was making it up as he went.

FWIW, they had video tape of the guy playing volleyball and $hit....it was hilarious.  The only guy who wanted to give him money was the Vietnam Vet who wanted to give him a zillion dollars because everyone is the victim.

One thing I learned from that trial?  You do not EVER want a jury of your peers deciding your fate. 

When the judge asks if anyone has been the victem of a crime admit to something out-of-state.