Software built for criminal defense attorneys and public defenders
Meet your incarcerated clients face-to-face online, review discovery together, and capture e-signatures — all in one secure, privileged platform. No more patchwork of apps, no more paper files routed through the jail.
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Representing clients you can barely reach
Getting documents to an incarcerated client, confirming they’ve reviewed discovery, and capturing a signature usually means paper files, jail mailrooms, security checks, and weeks of delay. Lightning Law takes the facility out of the communication stream. You upload evidence — documents, photographs, video — directly into the client’s case file. They annotate privately, ask questions only you can see, and sign digitally. When you meet over video, everything is right there, attached to the meeting.
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Everything a privileged client meeting needs, in one place
Private video consultations
Meet clients at Lightning Law facilities over secure audio or video, with their documents open beside you.
Document review & annotation
Clients highlight, comment, and ask questions directly on the file — visible only to their attorney.
Electronic signatures
Present and sign plea deals and agreements in real time.
Persistent case context
Your materials, notes, and prior answers stay attached to the meeting, ready for the next call.
Public defenders and private counsel
Public defender subscriptions are included free in facility plans — if a facility uses Lightning Law, its appointed counsel get access at no cost. Private criminal defense attorneys purchase an individual subscription below.
Criminal defense attorney pricing
Criminal Defense Attorney Plan
Starting at $35/mo — $420 billed annually per user
- Unlimited video conferencing with clients at Lightning Law facilities
- 1 GB document storage
- 2 e-signature packages / month (then $1.85 per envelope)
- 3 document templates (then $2.00 per template)
Built on government-grade security
Your client communications are privileged, and we treat them that way. Lightning Law runs on Microsoft Azure government-grade infrastructure that is CJIS, HIPAA, ISO 27001, and ITAR certified, with AES 256-bit encryption at rest, TLS in transit, MFA, role-based access, and customizable document watermarking.
Training is included
When a facility adopts Lightning Law, we train every stakeholder so attorneys know exactly what to do from day one.
Schedule TrainingFrequently asked questions
Can I meet clients in jail or prison remotely?
Yes. Attorneys meet clients at participating Lightning Law facilities over secure audio or video, with case documents attached to the meeting.
Are meetings and documents attorney-client privileged?
Yes. Client annotations and questions are visible only to their attorney, and the platform is built to protect privileged communication.
Do public defenders have to pay?
No. Public defender access is included in the facility’s plan at no additional cost.
How much does it cost for a private criminal defense attorney?
Plans start at $35/month ($420/year per user).
Is the platform secure and compliant?
Yes — it runs on CJIS-, HIPAA-, ISO 27001-, and ITAR-certified Azure infrastructure.