Small Criminal Defense Practices

SMALL CRIMINAL DEFENSE PRACTICES

More Clients. Less Stress. More Revenue for Criminal Defense Practices.

The Hidden Cost of Running a Small Criminal Defense Practice

Late nights at the office. Missed family time. Another potential client lost because your team is juggling too many tasks. Running a small firm means balancing casework, intake, marketing, billing, and admin duties—but at what cost?

Studies show small criminal defense firms face overwhelming challenges:

Getting Clients: 75% of small law firms say finding new clients is their biggest headache.
Too Much Admin Work: 70% spend so much time on paperwork and intake that it cuts into client-facing time.
Chasing Payments: 63% struggle with getting paid on time, hurting cash flow.
Standing Out in a Crowded Market: 63% feel the pressure of competing with bigger firms.
Rising Costs: 60% worry about overhead eating into profits.

Is this the life you envisioned for your practice?

Imagine having a steady stream of new clients, fewer interruptions, and a practice that runs smoothly. What if you could focus on winning cases and growing your firm, instead of constantly dealing with paperwork, missed calls, and cash flow issues?

We help small criminal defense practices attract high-quality cases, streamline operations, and boost revenue—without the burnout.

Why Growing a Criminal Defense Practice Feels So Hard

Without the right systems, growth feels like an uphill battle. These are the biggest challenges we solve for small firms:

Inconsistent Caseload: Relying solely on referrals creates gaps in your revenue. Without a solid Google Ads strategy, potential clients hire someone else.
Missed Calls & Lost Clients: Court hearings and casework keep you busy. When calls go unanswered, leads go cold, and your firm loses revenue.
Disconnected Systems: If your intake, billing, and case management don’t work together, you waste valuable time and create costly errors.
Slow Intake & Follow-Up: A delayed response means clients go elsewhere. A structured intake system turns more leads into paying clients.
Payment & Fee Agreement Issues: Chasing payments and managing fee agreements is frustrating and time-consuming. Without a process, cash flow suffers.
Overwhelming Admin Tasks: Court filings, deadlines, and client updates pile up fast. Managing them alone leads to burnout and lost productivity.

We understand the stress and frustration. What if your team didn’t have to do it all alone?

Results in Just 30 Days

Here’s how we helped a small criminal defense practice in just one month:

📈 40+ new leads from Google Ads
⏳ 178+ hours saved (6+ hours per day)
📞 717 calls handled (460 inbound, 257 outbound)
💰 $1,000+ increase in average quoted fees

Want results like these? Let’s talk.

How We Help You Win More Clients & Run a Smoother Practice

More Clients, Less Guesswork
- 📊 Most legal clients start with Google. Without a solid PPC strategy, they hire your competitors instead.
- ✅ What We Do: We run high-performance Google Ads campaigns targeting people actively searching for a criminal defense attorney in your area. When they need legal help, you’re the first name they see.
No More Missed Calls
- 📊 Intake and follow-ups take up too much of your time, leading to lost revenue.
- ✅ What We Do: Our U.S.-based team, with years of deep specialization in legal defense language, handles:
  - New Client Intake – We answer calls, collect details, and secure down payments.
  - Existing Client Support – We manage case updates, jail calls, and payment inquiries.
  - Court & Government Calls – We handle administrative calls, so you stay focused.
  - Filtering Spam Calls – No more wasted time on robo-calls and solicitors.
Fully Connected Tech
- 📊 Disconnected systems slow you down and create inefficiencies.
- ✅ What We Do: We ensure your Google Ads, website, intake process, case management, and payment systems communicate and share information, reducing manual updates and errors, so your practice runs smoothly.
Faster Response. More Clients. More Revenue.
- 📊 80% of solo attorneys don’t have a structured marketing strategy. Without one, leads slip through the cracks.
- ✅ What We Do: We optimize your intake and follow-up process, ensuring more inquiries turn into paying clients. Real humans—not bots—make sure every lead gets the attention they deserve.
Payment Collection & Fee Agreement Follow-Ups
- 📊 Chasing payments and fee agreements takes time and disrupts your workflow.
- ✅ What We Do: We manage outbound calls for payment collection, fee agreement follow-ups, and reminders, ensuring steady cash flow and minimizing workflow disruptions.
Administrative Support & Case Monitoring
- 📊 Managing case deadlines and filings is critical but time-consuming.
- ✅ What We Do: We provide full administrative support, ensuring cases stay organized and deadlines are met:
  - All Open Cases Process: Our patented technology allows us to track and update cases without entering your case management system, giving your team full visibility.
  - Court & Lawyer-Issued Dates Tracking: We monitor deadlines for hearings, motions, and tasks.
  - Electronic Court Filing (ECF) Alerts: We manage ECF email notifications and update case records accordingly.
  - Calendar Integration: We ensure all critical dates are migrated into your firm’s calendar.
  - Court Docket Monitoring: We track case progress using PACER and state criminal dockets.

Get Your Free 30-Minute Strategy Session

We analyze your client acquisition, cash flow, and operational efficiency, providing personalized recommendations to grow your firm.

We Make Growth Simple

At Smart Systems Technology, we help small criminal defense practices bring in more clients, handle calls efficiently, and grow their revenue—without the stress.

✅ Get More Clients – High-performance PPC campaigns bring in quality leads.
✅ Run a Smoother Firm – Our systems and support keep your practice running efficiently.
✅ Boost Revenue – Higher conversions and faster payments mean more profit.
✅ Enjoy More Free Time – Less stress, fewer admin tasks, and more time for family and personal pursuits.

Ready to take your firm to the next level?