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Public Defender Case Management Software

Feel empowered with tools to amplify advocacy

LegalServer's web-based software is optimized to help public defenders leverage technology to protect fundamental rights, liberties, and dignity of those who are unable to afford an attorney. With an innovative case management platform that simplifies workflows and information access, public defenders are positioned to amplify advocacy and make a positive difference in providing an effective defense to all clients.

  • Streamline and organize the work of advocates in a paperless system
  • Accurate visibility into case loads to administer resources wisely
  • Configured functionality specific to appellate post conviction work, as well as juvenile, and mental health cases
  • Holistic defense when more comprehensive services are provided
  • Measure, track, and analyze results and statistics in real time
  • Identify strengths and target areas for improvement
  • Integrated interaction with outside counsel and/or experts

The phrase ‘game changer’ is often overused, but LegalServer truly changed the game for NYCDS.

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Christopher Boyle, Director of Data Research and Policy
New York County Defender Services

The data we are able to gather and the reports we are able to create with LegalServer provide us with invaluable insights into attorney workloads across the state.

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Thomas Qualls, Deputy Director
Nevada Department of Indigent Defense Services

LegalServer characteristics that make a difference

  • LegalServer is modular and can be easily configured by a non-programmer
  • LegalServer conforms to the preferred workflow of the organization
  • LegalServer onboarding experts help enable only the relevant features and modules needed
LegalServer software on a MacBook, iPad, and iPhone.

Benefits of using LegalServer

  • Project conducted remotely - no onsite meetings needed
  • Dedicated Onboarding Specialist to lead a successful deployment
  • Proven methodology for working collaboratively during set-up
  • Weekly site configuration assistance with minimal time commitments
  • Careful and precise data migration
  • Detailed system training

Consulting with LegalServer staff to help us analyze our previous CMS data and then going through the structured onboarding process made the transition smooth and deliberate.

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Chris Martin, Information Technology Director
Legal Aid of West Virginia
  • Intuitively designed interface
  • Simple to navigate
  • Intelligent search
  • Easily capture, manage and report on all necessary case, client and user data
  • Role based access to grant or limit viewing appropriate data and functionality
  • Administrative simplicity to make changes and customizations without coding

Staff productivity has increased, as they can complete processes much faster than before. Running reports is so easy and fast with LegalServer.

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Anabel Prudencio, Manager of Administration
Disability Rights Legal Center
  • Web-based; users only need a current modern browser
  • Configured to the way you need to operate, improving process
  • Implemented in hundreds of organizations
  • Flexible application programming interface (API) to integrate with other internal and external systems
  • Measure, track, and analyze information and individual results/statistics in real-time
  • Showcase performance and outcomes with dashboards and reports
  • Support for multiple case types

Everything that we could think of was already part of LegalServer, there was nothing we needed to add or develop.

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Raymond D. Macchia, Executive Director
Legal Aid of Wyoming
  • Attorneys on staff to help manage onboarding, process improvement, data migration and training
  • Dedicated full-service team of database engineers and support staff
  • Free recurring trainings and seminars
  • Online support and help documentation
  • Collaborative user community

Our programs are always changing, and there is always some new piece of data we want to collect. Being able to easily customize LegalServer ourselves allows us to remain nimble and responsive to attorney and client needs.

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Diego Cartagena, President & CEO
Bet Tzedek Legal Services
  • No software to install and manage
  • Accessible through standard Internet browser on computer and phone
  • Data backed up daily
  • Stable and scalable platform
  • Functions as fast as a standard web site

The security provided by LegalServer gives HJC confidence knowing we have a reliable system where information is securely stored.

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Zaria Whitlock, Paralegal
Housing Justice Center

Why LegalServer

LegalServer is ultra focused on helping non-profit, public defense, and government agencies improve legal services through a web-based case management platform that saves time and provides meaningful data-driven insights.

Servicing over 500 clients, we understand your challenges and have the tools and expertise to help.

Lawyers helping lawyers

  • LegalServer was created by and continues to be enhanced by attorneys
  • Each deployment has a LegalServer attorney involved with the project
  • Extensive network of attorneys to collaborate with in the LegalServer Community

Case management your way

  • Leverage a configurable system simplified to how you desire operating
  • User friendly interaction to organize and automate work
  • Make more informed decisions faster with insights to continually improve processes

Expert onboarding & support

  • Every implementation of LegalServer has proven to be a success
  • Shared passion for making a difference in society
  • Incredibly high regard for client satisfaction

The reports we run in LegalServer allows supervisors to identify caseloads per attorney and understand how the work is being distributed throughout the office as well as how much time is being spent on particular case types.

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Douglas Wilson, Former Chief Public Defender
Aurora Public Defender’s Office

Doug is dearly missed. RIP

LegalServer helps us easily track the data we need to put together reports and highlight trends - allowing us to see what is working and where we can focus our energy to see greater impact.

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Sharon Brown, Director of Operations
Kalamazoo Defender

Public Defenders using LegalServer

Leveraging cutting edge technology, LegalServer enhances case management for public defenders as they provide meaningful representation to indigent populations facing a criminal charge

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LegalServer’s time-saving features allow organizations to eliminate many manual tasks by streamlining and automating as much of their workflows as possible.

800 Hours of potential annual time savings with LegalServer

Request a demo today. See how LegalServer can help you.