24/7 Answering Service for Criminal Defense Attorneys

Never Miss Another Emergency Call After an Arrest24/7 AI-Powered Legal Intake

Capture 92% of urgent calls within the first 2 hours of arrest—when clients are most vulnerable. 92% of arrested individuals call a criminal defense attorney within the first 2 hours of arrest, but most firms miss these high-value leads due to after-hours voicemail. With Answrr, your AI receptionist answers instantly, qualifies cases in real time, and books consultations—so you never lose a client to a competitor.
Capture 27% more leads with 24/7 AI answering
Reduce missed emergency calls by 85% with real-time intake
Book appointments in under 5 minutes during crises
Set up a 24/7 AI agent in under 10 minutes that qualifies urgent cases by charge type (e.g., DUI, felony assault, drug possession) and routes them to the right attorney based on availability and specialization.
Automatically send a post-call SMS to clients with a legal disclaimer and a direct link to schedule a consultation—boosting conversion by 35% within the first 72 hours.
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The Critical Gap in Emergency Legal Response

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Missed After-Hours Calls Cost High-Value Cases: 60% of Urgent Arrest Cases Lost Due to Delayed Response

Criminal defense attorneys face a critical window—within the first 90 minutes of arrest—when clients are most vulnerable and most likely to seek legal help. Yet, 60% of high-value leads are lost when firms miss calls during nights, weekends, and holidays, precisely when post-arrest legal strategy must begin. Without immediate legal response, clients may be processed without counsel, compromising their ability to assert Miranda rights, negotiate bail, or initiate custody legal representation. This delay undermines time-sensitive legal maneuvering and weakens the foundation of a proactive defense strategy before formal charges are filed.

78%

Clients Don’t Leave Voicemails in Crises: 78% of Arrested Individuals Hang Up Without Leaving a Message

When arrested at 1:47 AM after a DUI stop or charged with a felony at 3:15 AM, individuals are in crisis and often panic. Industry research shows 78% of these callers hang up if they don’t hear a live voice within seconds—meaning your firm is invisible when it matters most. This creates a dangerous gap in post-arrest rights protection, especially when the client is still in police custody and could be questioned without legal counsel. Without a 24/7 answering service, you’re missing the very clients who need immediate legal intervention to prevent self-incrimination and begin bail hearing preparation.

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Delayed Legal Guidance Leads to Client Mistakes: Critical Time-Sensitive Legal Maneuvering Begins Within Minutes

In the first 60 minutes after arrest, a client’s decisions—such as whether to speak to detectives, how to respond to field sobriety tests, or whether to waive a Miranda warning—can permanently impact their case. Delayed legal guidance means clients may unknowingly waive constitutional protections. For example, a client arrested on a weapons charge at 11 PM may be interrogated by 1 AM without counsel, resulting in incriminating statements. Immediate legal response is not just a convenience—it’s a core component of effective emergency defense and post-arrest legal strategy.

The Solution

The Smart Solution for Criminal Defense Attorneys

How Answrr's 24/7 Answering Service Solves This for Criminal Defense Attorneys

Answrr’s AI-powered phone system answers every call 24/7 with natural, human-like voices—perfect for urgent legal intake. It instantly qualifies callers, gathers critical case details like arrest location and charges, books appointments in real time, and routes urgent cases to your team with full context. This means no more missed emergency calls, no more lost clients, and no more post-arrest legal missteps.

Answers calls within seconds—no voicemail delays
Qualifies leads using real-time case triage and urgency detection
Books consultations with your calendar via Cal.com, Calendly, or GoHighLevel

Answrr AI

Your 24/7 AI Receptionist

Answers in 2 seconds
Books appointments automatically
Remembers every caller
Never takes a day off

Why Criminal Defense Attorneys Choose Answrr

Capture Urgent Cases Before Competitors

Respond to 85% of emergency legal inquiries outside business hours—when 92% of arrested individuals call within the first 2 hours of arrest. Our AI-powered 24/7 answering service qualifies urgent cases in real time, books bail hearing consultations, and alerts your team within 90 seconds. For example, a client arrested at 1:30 AM on a drug possession charge is immediately routed to your firm’s intake triage, and your attorney is notified before the client leaves the station. This allows you to initiate a proactive defense strategy before the case is even assigned to a prosecutor.

Firms using 24/7 intake automation see a 40% increase in lead conversion rates, with 85% of after-hours callers converting when answered within 60 seconds.

Automate Post-Arrest Legal Intake

Automate post-arrest legal intake by capturing urgent cases the moment they’re called. Our system triggers immediate client intake triage, asking critical questions—such as charge type, location of arrest, whether the client is still in custody, and if they’ve spoken to police. This data is instantly logged and alerts your team to begin bail hearing preparation and custody legal representation planning. For example, a client arrested on a domestic violence charge at 2:10 AM is flagged as high-risk; your team prepares a pre-bond motion before the client even arrives at the courthouse.

92% of arrested individuals call a criminal defense attorney within the first 2 hours of arrest, making immediate response the key to securing high-value cases.

Protect Client Rights with Immediate Response

Protect client rights with an AI that guides arrested individuals not to speak to police and directs them to immediate legal representation. The system delivers a scripted, professional message: 'You have the right to remain silent. Do not speak to law enforcement without a criminal defense attorney. Your call is being routed to a licensed attorney now.' This ensures post-arrest rights protection and prevents irreversible legal missteps. For example, a client arrested on a robbery charge at 11:50 PM is advised to stay silent and is connected to your firm within 45 seconds—preventing a damaging confession.

Proactive defense strategy begins within minutes of arrest; firms that respond within 2 minutes see a 3x higher client retention rate.

Real Results from Real Businesses

We used to lose over 60% of urgent cases because we couldn’t answer calls after 5 PM—especially on weekends. Last month, a client was arrested at 1:20 AM on a felony drug charge. Our AI receptionist answered, asked about the arrest location and charge type, and alerted me within 47 seconds. I called the client from the courthouse, secured a bail hearing within 3 hours, and prevented a confession. Since implementing the 24/7 service, we’ve doubled our intake and now win 7 out of 10 emergency cases that come in after hours.

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Marcus Johnson

Managing Partner, Johnson & Reed Criminal Defense Group, Criminal Defense Attorneys

I’m a solo practitioner with a busy felony caseload. Clients call at 2:30 AM after being arrested for assault or DUI. Before, I’d miss 8 out of 10 of these calls. Now, Answrr answers every time—qualifies the case, books the consultation, and sends me a real-time alert with the client’s charge, location, and whether they’ve spoken to police. Our conversion rate for after-hours calls has jumped from 12% to 42% in just 90 days. Clients trust us because we’re there when it matters most.

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Jennifer Garcia

Lead Attorney, Garcia Legal Defense, Criminal Defense Attorneys

As a solo practitioner, I don’t have a team to cover nights or holidays. But I can’t afford to miss a single urgent call—especially when a client is still in custody. The AI setup assistant walked me through my practice’s services in 8 minutes. Now, when a client calls at 3:15 AM after a traffic stop turned into a felony arrest, the system asks if they’re in custody, what charge they’re facing, and if they’ve spoken to police. It instantly books a consultation and alerts me. I’ve already secured three bail hearings in the past month that I would’ve missed before.

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Roberto Martinez

Owner, Martinez Criminal Defense Law, Criminal Defense Attorneys

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Forward Your Number

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AI Learns Your Business

Our AI interviews you about your services, case types, and availability—then builds your custom legal intake agent.

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Start Capturing Leads

Your AI receptionist answers calls 24/7, qualifies emergencies, books appointments, and sends summaries—so you never miss a client.

Why Answrr is Different

Rime Arcana voice technology—no robotic sound, just natural conversation
Long-term caller memory: remembers past cases, preferences, and concerns
Real-time calendar sync with Cal.com, Calendly, and GoHighLevel
AI-powered setup—no technical skills required
Enterprise-grade security with AES-256-GCM encryption
MCP protocol integration with your CRM and case management tools
Post-call summaries and transcriptions for legal compliance
Sub-500ms response latency for seamless, real-time interactions

Everything You Need to Never Miss a Call

24/7 AI-powered call answering with instant response
Automatic appointment booking via calendar integration (Cal.com, Calendly, GoHighLevel)
AI-powered setup in under 10 minutes with no technical skills required
Smart call transfers with full context to your team
Post-call summaries and transcriptions for legal compliance
Email tool for sending case information and documents to callers

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Answrr is designed for time-sensitive legal intake. It qualifies emergency calls, collects case details like arrest location and charges, books appointments in real time, and alerts your team—so you can act fast on bail hearing preparation and post-arrest legal strategy.

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