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AI receptionist for criminal defense firms
Defense calls arrive at 2am from a family member, not the client. ClerkBird takes the charge, the custody status and the next court date, then reaches you if it is urgent.
What it collects
- Caller name and relationship to the defendant
- The charge
- Whether anyone is in custody right now
- Next court date
In-custody calls can be flagged for immediate live transfer to your cell, at any hour, while everything else waits for morning.
What it will not answer
- “Can you get the charges dropped?”
- “How much is bail?”
- “What should I say to the police?”
Every one of these gets the same reply: that is a question for the attorney, let me get you on their calendar. The agent never estimates value, never quotes a fee, and never promises an outcome.
Why it matters here specifically
Defense clients hire the first lawyer who picks up. Voicemail loses that race every time.