Defend Your Clients.
Not Buried in Case Administration.
Court dates, client communications, family updates, and motion deadlines — all managed from one platform. AI-powered tracking that ensures no deadline is ever missed.
The criminal defense attorney's daily pressure
Sound familiar?
📞 Mother calling for the third time today asking about her son's next court date...
⚖️ Suppression motion deadline tomorrow — first time anyone checked the docket today...
📋 Client's retainer balance is $200 — nobody noticed until they called asking for trial prep...
📄 Witness who agreed to testify — last contact was 6 weeks ago, is she still available?...
🏛️ Arraignment rescheduled by the court — client at home wasn't notified for two days...
🌙 Attorney updating 15 case files manually at 10pm before tomorrow's docket...
A missed court date or filing deadline in criminal defense can be the difference between freedom and custody.
How Dewx works for criminal defense practices
One platform for case intake, court tracking, client communication, and motion management.
1. Intake & Retain
Every new inquiry — from defendants, family, or referrals — is captured in a structured intake pipeline. Retainer tracking and fee agreement management are built in.
- Structured inquiry capture
- Retainer tracking and alerts
- Charge-type pipeline routing
2. Track Every Hearing
All court dates, motion deadlines, and prosecutor communications are tracked in one case timeline with automatic attorney and client alerts.
3. Communicate & Resolve
Keep defendants and their families informed throughout the case with automated updates. Document plea negotiations, trial prep, and final resolution in a complete case record.
Dewx on case progress:
"Smith case: Suppression hearing Thursday at 9am. Client notified. His mother auto-updated via WhatsApp. Prosecutor's plea offer logged for attorney review."
Everything you need to run your criminal defense practice
Purpose-built tools for criminal defense attorneys and defense law firms.
Portal
All client, family, and prosecutor communications unified — calls, emails, and messages in one inbox
GTM Hub
Track every case from arrest and arraignment through plea or verdict
OPS Hub
Court date management, motion deadline tracking, and fee agreement administration
Dew AI
AI sends court date reminders, client status updates, and family communication on your behalf
Built for every criminal defense practice model
Misdemeanor Defense
High-volume misdemeanor practices managing dozens of active cases across multiple courts with efficient intake and court date tracking.
- • High-volume intake pipeline
- • Multi-courthouse calendar sync
- • Efficient client update automation
Felony Defense
Complex felony cases with extended timelines, multiple hearings, expert witnesses, and intensive client and family communication needs.
- • Extended case timeline management
- • Expert witness coordination
- • Incarcerated client communication
DUI & Traffic Defense
DUI defense boutiques managing license suspension deadlines, DMV hearings, and criminal case timelines simultaneously for each client.
- • DMV hearing deadline tracking
- • License status monitoring
- • Dual-track case management
Connect your communication channels
Reach clients and families through every channel they use.
Dewx vs. traditional criminal defense case management
| Feature | Dewx | Traditional Methods |
|---|---|---|
| Court Date Tracking | ✓ | Manual calendar |
| Automated Client Updates | ✓ | ✗ |
| Family Communication Management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Motion Deadline Alerts | ✓ | Manual |
| Unified Inbox | ✓ | ✗ |
| Retainer Balance Tracking | ✓ | Spreadsheet |
| Witness Contact Management | ✓ | Notes app |
| Case Pipeline Visibility | ✓ | ✗ |
Criminal Defense Practice FAQ
How does Dewx help criminal defense attorneys manage high-volume court date tracking?
Every case in Dewx has a dedicated timeline with all court appearances — arraignments, preliminary hearings, motions, and trial dates — tracked automatically. Dew AI alerts the attorney and staff days before each appearance. When docket changes happen, the timeline updates and everyone is notified.
Can Dewx handle family communication for incarcerated defendants?
Yes. When a defendant is in custody with limited phone access, families become the primary communication channel. Dewx allows you to send family members case status updates via WhatsApp, email, or call — so they stay informed without consuming all your office time.
How does Dewx manage the client intake process for criminal defense?
New inquiries — from defendants, family members, or referrals — are captured in Dewx and routed to an intake pipeline. Consultation scheduling, retainer tracking, and engagement letter generation can all be automated, letting your office convert more leads into retained clients.
Can Dewx track retainer balances and fee agreements for criminal cases?
Yes. Dewx tracks retainer agreements, payment schedules, and billing milestones per case. Dew AI can send payment reminders to clients on schedule and alert the office when a retainer balance drops below a threshold, reducing billing disputes and unpaid invoices.
Is Dewx suitable for high-volume criminal defense practices handling misdemeanors and felonies?
Absolutely. High-volume criminal defense practices with dozens of active cases benefit most from Dewx. Centralized court date tracking, automated client updates, and a shared inbox for all case communications mean attorneys spend time on legal strategy — not administrative chasing.
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