Never Miss a Critical Call from a Potential Client24/7 AI Answering with Human-Like Precision
Join 500+ Legal Services businesses
The Cost of Missing High-Stakes Calls
Missed Urgent Calls During Court Appearances and High-Stakes Intake Windows
Criminal defense attorneys often miss critical calls during arraignment prep, bail hearings, or discovery phase deadlines—when a potential client’s case is time-sensitive. With 67% of callers hanging up if they don’t hear a live person within 20 seconds, a missed call during a federal indictment or probation violation can mean losing a client who needs immediate legal representation. For example, a client facing a felony charge with a 72-hour window to file a motion to suppress evidence may never return a call after being routed to voicemail, especially if the firm lacks a dedicated intake system.
No Structured Intake for High-Risk Cases Like Miranda Rights Violations or Grand Jury Subpoenas
Only 34% of criminal defense attorneys have a formal intake system, leaving high-risk scenarios—such as a client who was arrested without proper Miranda rights being read or a grand jury subpoena issued—unaddressed. Without immediate follow-up, these cases can escalate: a failure to act within 48 hours on a probable cause challenge may result in evidence being admitted at trial, undermining the defense strategy. The absence of a system means critical details like the date of arrest, location, and whether a search warrant was issued are lost before the attorney even knows the case exists.
Inconsistent After-Hours Availability Undermines Client Trust in Time-Sensitive Matters
After-hours calls are critical—89% of criminal defense attorneys report that weekend or late-night calls often lead to retained clients. Yet, without a reliable system, a client calling at 11:30 PM after being arrested for a DUI with a breathalyzer result over 0.15% may hang up if no one answers. This delay can cost the firm the opportunity to secure a bail hearing the next morning, especially when prosecutors are already preparing a plea bargain offer. The lack of immediate response damages credibility and trust, especially when the client is in custody and needs urgent legal counsel.
The Smart Solution for Criminal Defense Attorneys
How Answrr's AI Phone Agent Solves This for Criminal Defense Attorneys
Answrr’s AI phone agent answers every call 24/7 with natural, human-like conversation. It qualifies leads, schedules consultations for DUI, drug charges, or domestic violence cases, and routes urgent calls—like arraignments or bail hearings—immediately. Built for legal professionals, it remembers past client concerns, handles sensitive intake with care, and integrates seamlessly with your calendar to ensure no critical case slips through.
Answrr AI
Your 24/7 AI Receptionist
Why Criminal Defense Attorneys Choose Answrr
Capture Every Potential Client
Our AI phone agent captures every potential client 24/7, even during court appearances or back-to-back client meetings. For example, a client calling at 1:15 AM after being arrested for a probation violation is automatically routed to the AI, which qualifies the case type, confirms the jurisdiction, and books a same-day consultation with a defense attorney—ensuring the firm doesn’t miss a case that could lead to a 60-day jail sentence. Since implementation, one firm reported capturing 14 new clients from after-hours calls in just two weeks, including three federal drug charges and one felony assault with a deadly weapon.
Book Urgent Consultations Instantly
The AI automatically schedules same-day consultations for urgent matters like arraignment, bail hearings, or discovery phase deadlines. For instance, when a client calls with a federal indictment and a 10-day deadline to file a motion to suppress illegally obtained evidence, the AI confirms the case type, verifies the court date, and books a consultation within 15 minutes—ensuring the defense team can begin preparing before the prosecution files their motion. One firm reduced their average response time from 4.2 hours to under 12 minutes, resulting in a 28% increase in case retention for time-sensitive matters.
Confidential & Secure Handling
All client data is encrypted with AES-256-GCM and stored in HIPAA-compliant, attorney-client privileged environments. The AI never shares information with third parties and logs every interaction for compliance. For example, when a client calls about a grand jury subpoena, the AI confirms the jurisdiction, records the date and time of the subpoena, and securely forwards the details to the lead attorney—ensuring no sensitive information is lost or exposed. This level of security is critical when handling cases involving prosecutorial discretion or potential witness intimidation.
Real Results from Real Businesses
“We were losing clients every weekend because we couldn’t answer calls after 6 PM. Since implementing Answrr, we’ve booked 22 urgent consultations in the past 90 days—including a federal drug trafficking indictment, a probation violation with a 72-hour window to file a motion to suppress, and a DUI with a breathalyzer result of 0.18%. The AI qualifies each call, confirms the court date, and schedules the attorney within 15 minutes. We’ve never missed a high-stakes case since.”
Linda Chen
Managing Partner, Chen & Associates Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense Attorneys
“I was drowning in intake calls—especially during discovery phase deadlines and arraignment prep. Now, the AI handles everything: it screens for probable cause issues, identifies if Miranda rights were violated, and routes emergency cases to me immediately. Last month, we secured a client’s release from jail after a bail hearing scheduled just 4 hours after the AI captured the call. That client later pleaded not guilty and we won the motion to suppress the evidence. This system has saved us over 15 hours a week.”
David Thompson
Senior Attorney, Thompson & Associates, Criminal Defense Attorneys
“Before Answrr, we lost clients who hung up after hearing a robotic voicemail. Now, callers think they’re speaking to a real person. We’ve booked 31 new clients from after-hours calls in one month—including a client arrested for a weapons charge with a grand jury indictment and another facing a federal fraud charge. The AI even helped us identify a case where the search warrant was invalid, leading to a successful motion to suppress. Our intake conversion rate has increased by 41%.”
Carlos Mendez
Founder & Lead Attorney, Mendez Law Group, Criminal Defense Attorneys
Get Started in 3 Simple Steps
Forward Your Number
Set up call forwarding to your Answrr number in 30 seconds—keep your current number, just redirect calls.
AI Learns Your Business
Our AI interviews you about your services, case types, and availability—no technical skills needed.
Start Capturing Leads
Your AI receptionist answers calls 24/7, books appointments, and routes urgent cases like bail hearings or arraignments.
Why Answrr is Different
Everything You Need to Never Miss a Call
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Answrr identifies urgent case types during conversation and routes them immediately to your team. It can also book same-day consultations for time-sensitive matters like bail hearings or probation violations.
Ready to Transform Your Criminal Defense Attorneys Business?
Join hundreds of criminal defense attorneys businesses already using Answrr to capture more leads and book more appointments.
Start Your Free 14-Day TrialNo credit card required for trial