Our Approach to Building for Justice
How we're developing technology that truly serves public defenders and their clients. Every decision is guided by real defender needs, security requirements, and the pursuit of justice.
Development Principles
Four core principles guide every feature we build and every decision we make.
Co-Design with Defenders
Every feature is designed in partnership with practicing public defenders who understand the real challenges of criminal defense work.
Security by Design
CJIS compliance, end-to-end encryption, and role-based access are built into the foundation, not added as an afterthought.
Evidence-Based Validation
All features are tested and validated by practicing attorneys in real-world scenarios before release.
Problem-First Development
We start with defender pain points and work backward to technology solutions, not the other way around.
Design Philosophy
Three fundamental beliefs about how technology should serve criminal defense.
Attorney Control Always
AI assists and organizes, but attorneys maintain complete control over all case decisions and strategy.
How This Works in Practice
- All AI suggestions are clearly marked and editable
- Review tracking can be disabled or reset at any time
- Original files remain untouched for authenticity
- Attorneys decide what information is shared and with whom
Workflow Integration
Technology should fit into existing defender workflows, not force defenders to change how they work.
How This Works in Practice
- Works with existing DA portals without requiring cooperation
- Integrates with current file organization systems
- Supports both individual and team collaboration models
- Adapts to different office structures and procedures
Justice-Centered Design
Every feature decision is evaluated against the goal of providing effective counsel to every client.
How This Works in Practice
- Prioritizes thorough case preparation over speed
- Supports documentation of diligent attorney review
- Technology that's simple to use with minimal learning curve
- Ensures complete discovery review meets professional standards
Technical Development Process
How we build, test, and release features that meet the rigorous demands of criminal defense work.
Iterative Development
Release small, tested features frequently rather than large, untested updates.
Defender-Driven Roadmap
Feature priorities are set by defender feedback, not technology trends.
Real-World Testing
All features are tested with actual case files and defender workflows.
Continuous Compliance
Legal and security compliance is monitored and updated continuously.
Security-First Architecture
Client liberty depends on data security. We build with CJIS compliance and defense-grade security from the foundation up.
CJIS-Compliant
US data centers
End-to-End Encryption
All data protected
Role-Based Access
Granular permissions
Complete Audit Trails
Chain-of-custody
Why This Approach Matters
For Defenders
- Technology that actually fits your workflow instead of forcing you to adapt
- Confidence that client data is protected to the highest standards
- Features that help meet professional obligations for thorough case preparation
- Continuous improvement based on real defender feedback and needs
For Justice
- More thorough case preparation leads to better representation for every client
- Technology that levels the playing field between prosecution and defense
- Reduced risk of ineffective counsel due to overwhelming caseloads
- Better identification of exculpatory evidence and potential case weaknesses
Help Shape Our Development
Our approach only works with active defender participation. Share your workflow challenges, test our prototypes, and help us build technology that truly serves justice.