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Public Defender Case Management Software

Empowering Defense Teams with Enhanced Case Management

Filevine helps public defenders manage heavy caseloads, reduce administrative burdens, and improve client outcomes. Access everything you need, from anywhere, with our secure, cloud-based platform.

Your clients deserve your full attention—Filevine handles the rest. With built-in tools for case tracking, document automation, and compliance, our secure platform helps public defense teams manage overwhelming caseloads and focus on advocacy.

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Overcome Public Defender Challenges with Filevine

Organize and Manage Cases by Type

Filevine allows you to categorize cases by type (felonies, misdemeanors, juvenile, etc.) for efficient organization and workflow management. Assign cases to specialized teams and maintain consistent processes across your office.
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Centralize All Case Information

Access all case-related documents, tasks, deadlines, communications, and notes in one central location – the Filevine Project Hub. Eliminate time wasted searching for information and ensure everyone is on the same page.
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Modernize Your Practice with AI

FilevineAI empowers public defenders to move faster and think smarter. Generate documents, summarize evidence, and uncover key facts in minutes—not hours. Access to every case detail is just one question away, with the ability to chat with your case.
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Stay Organized Anytime, Anywhere

Manage Your Caseload with Filevine

Efficiency and Caseload Management

Every client matters—and every minute counts. Filevine helps public defenders manage heavy caseloads by automating critical tasks like document generation, deadline tracking, and client intake. Centralize case information, communication, and documents in a secure hub built for high-volume defense work. Spend less time buried in paperwork, and more time advocating for your clients.
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Work from Anywhere

Access Case Information On the Go

Defense doesn’t stop when you leave the office—and neither does Filevine. Whether you’re standing before a judge, meeting a client at the jail, or preparing motions after hours, Filevine gives you secure access to every case file, note, and deadline from any device. Stay connected, stay prepared, and stay ready to defend—wherever justice takes you.

AI Solutions for High-Volume Defense Work

AI-Powered Assistance

AI Built for Heavy Caseloads

When you’re carrying hundreds of active cases, every second matters. FilevineAI acts as your on-demand legal assistant, giving you instant, conversational access to case details, deadlines, documents, and notes with FilevineAI. Ask a question—and get immediate answers, summaries, or next steps pulled directly from your case files.
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Accelerate Your Defense Workflows

Strengthen Your Strategy with Depo CoPilot

When depositions are on the line, Filevine’s Depo CoPilot gives public defenders a critical edge. Get live transcriptions, real-time goal tracking, and AI-powered insights that highlight inconsistencies and suggest follow-up questions. Depo CoPilot keeps you sharp, responsive, and ready—right in the room.
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Empower Justice with Filevine

Effective teamwork is essential for public defenders. Filevine facilitates seamless communication and collaboration within your team and with external stakeholders. Securely share files, assign tasks, and communicate with clients, witnesses, and experts, all within a single platform. Streamline communication, improve case coordination, and achieve better outcomes for your clients with Filevine's collaborative tools.
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Create a centralized repository for legal resources and knowledge with Filevine's referential projects. Store statutes, case law, internal policies, and best practices in a searchable database, accessible to your entire team. Promote consistency, efficiency, and professional development by empowering your public defenders with the information they need.
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Protect sensitive client data with Filevine’s multi-layered security approach. With SOC 2 Type II certification and full alignment to CJIS Security Policy 5.9.3 standards, Filevine gives you the power to manage cases confidently—knowing every file, communication, and document is secure and compliant.
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Public Defender Software: Frequently Asked Questions

Filevine is trusted by public defenders across the country to manage large caseloads, improve client outcomes, and maintain strict security compliance. Built specifically for government legal teams, Filevine delivers the power and flexibility public defenders need.

With Filevine, public defenders automate routine tasks, centralize case information, track deadlines, and communicate securely with clients. This helps offices focus more time on client advocacy—and less on administrative burdens.

Yes. Filevine meets or exceeds CJIS Security Policy 5.9.3 standards, ensuring your sensitive case data stays protected while remaining accessible to your authorized team members.

Absolutely. FilevineAI provides instant case insights, automates document generation, reviews depositions in real-time, and helps public defenders work faster without sacrificing accuracy or client care.

Filevine provides customized pricing based on your office’s needs, caseload size, and goals. Contact our team to schedule a demo and receive a tailored proposal for your public defender office.

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