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Criminal Defense Case Management Software for High-Stakes Work

Simplify your firm’s operations with criminal defense law software designed for the pace and pressure of the courtroom. Manage cases, court dates, documents, and billing — all from one platform.

Take on more cases without overextending your team
Increase revenue by streamlining billing and time tracking
Reduce operational costs with all-in-one efficiency

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91% of firms say it’s important for them to have technology that enables lawyers to adapt quickly to change, provide access to the latest tools and technology to aid productivity, and have technology-enabled work processes.

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Criminal law software that lets you work smarter on every case

As a criminal defense attorney, you’re managing heavy caseloads, strict court deadlines, and complex evidence—all under high-stakes pressure. CARET Legal’s criminal defense law software centralizes your workflow, automating tasks and organizing case details, documents, court dates, and billing in one secure platform. With our criminal lawyer software, you gain the speed and accuracy to stay ahead, so nothing slips through the cracks and every client gets the focused defense they deserve.

Sharper insights for criminal defense firms with CARET Analytics

Stay on top of your caseload, performance, and firm health – all from one dashboard. Get a clear picture of key insights to keep your firm running smoothly.

Use customizable, intuitive dashboards to:

Accelerate cash flow
Eliminate tedious tasks
Improve resource allocation and forecasting

See all that CARET Analytics can do for your firm.

Embracing the Future: A Case Study on Rolfes Henry’s Successful Transition to CARET Legal

In an industry steeped in tradition and paperwork, making the shift from on-premise hosting to cloud computing is no small feat. Rolfes Henry adapted to the evolving digital landscape, leveraging CARET Legal’s robust functionalities and transforming their operations into a more cohesive and efficient system. This allowed multiple office locations across states to collaborate with enhanced visibility, fostering a united front in their approach to legal services.

Top Features of Our Criminal Case Management Software

While our legal practice management platform is packed with tools to streamline any firm, here are a few features criminal defense attorneys love most:

Document & Evidence Management

Keep all case files and evidence at your fingertips. Store police reports, discovery documents, photos, and transcripts in a single, secure location linked to each case. With CARET Legal’s built-in document management, you can quickly search and retrieve evidence, edit files, and be confident that every version is saved to the right case. No more hunting through email attachments or paper files – everything you need to build your defense is organized and accessible from anywhere.

Capture main points, critical insights, and key takeaways effortlessly using AI-enabled Quick Summary, saving time and enhancing efficiency in reviewing matter-related documents.

Legal Calendaring

Never miss a court date or deadline. Our rules-based calendaring (integrated with tools like LawToolBox) automatically calculates criminal procedure deadlines and court dates, adding them to your calendar with reminders. You’ll get alerts and reports on upcoming hearings or filing due dates, ensuring the team is prepared and no filing falls through the cracks.

*LawToolBox subscription required

Automated Workflows

Save time and reduce errors by automating your firm’s routine processes. From scheduling court dates to assigning tasks for drafting legal motions, CARET Legal takes care of the busywork. Your team can focus on case strategy while the software handles the calendar and task assignments behind the scenes.

Frequently Asked Questions About Criminal Law Software

What is criminal defense case management software?

Criminal defense case management software is a practice management solution designed for the unique workflows of defense attorneys. It provides tools like custom intake templates, automated deadline calculators, and document management specifically tailored to criminal case types (DUI/DWI, drug offenses, violent crimes, etc.), all in one secure system.

What does criminal defense software do?

Criminal defense software is typically part of a legal practice management system that serves as a single, comprehensive firm management platform. It’s capable of managing most aspects of your criminal defense law firm, including but not limited to: case and client management, remote communication, repetitive task automation, internal and external document management, team collaboration, and automated time-tracking, invoicing, and accounting. Practice management systems equipped with criminal defense software allow for the automation, customization, and standardization of crucial forms and documents specific to your criminal defense specialty. Speed, consistency, and accuracy are all tangible benefits of using criminal defense case management software.

Why is criminal law software important?

Criminal defense work is high-pressure and time-sensitive. Important tasks like filing motions, tracking evidence, and communicating with clients must be handled efficiently to avoid dire consequences (like a missed filing that could jeopardize a client’s freedom). Criminal law software is important because it streamlines all these processes – giving you more time to focus on strategy and advocacy, and less on administrative details. It helps ensure nothing falls through the cracks when lives and livelihoods are on the line.

Is CARET Legal made especially for defense attorneys?

Yes! CARET Legal is an all-in-one practice management platform that’s a perfect fit for criminal defense attorneys. In fact, it comes with pre-configured settings for criminal law (and other areas like litigation, personal injury, etc.), so you get specialized tools without losing flexibility. While it’s tailored for defense practices, it’s versatile enough to support multiple practice areas if your firm handles more than just criminal cases.

How Criminal Defense Attorneys Can Better Manage 50+ Cases at Once

Explore how legal practice management software empowers criminal defense attorneys to efficiently handle 50+ cases at once, ensuring effective representation and improved client outcomes.

Why Criminal Attorneys Use Legal Trial Management Software

By helping attorneys and their teams stay organized, meet deadlines, and present their cases more effectively, see how using the correct software for your firm will ultimately enhance the chances of a successful outcome.

Automate Pleading, Motion, and Discovery Document Creation

Explore how automated document creation tools can simplify processes, ensuring documents are accurate, consistent, and tailored to jurisdictional standards.