Core platform
End-to-End Workflow
A fully integrated 12-stage criminal case workflow from instruction through outcome, with every handoff auditable.
12
Workflow stages
100%
Audit coverage
UK
Criminal law focus
UK Criminal Law Platform
The operating system for criminal justice
AI-powered case management and compliance automation, purpose-built for UK criminal law firms who refuse to compromise on accountability.
UK criminal law
Purpose-built for criminal practices
SQM & Lexcel
Compliance woven into workflow
Audit-ready
Evidence trails by default
Human-in-the-loop
Professionals stay in control
Live dashboard
Online
247
Active matters
98%
Compliance
£42k
Billed MTD
Audit trail
100%
Matter coverage
Trusted by leading UK criminal law practices
About Orchid AI
An AI-native platformfor the firms who defend justice
Criminal law practices face complex workflows and mounting compliance burdens. Orchid AI unifies case management, communications, billing, and audit-ready reporting in one purpose-built platform.
- 12-stage integrated criminal case workflow
- SQM & Lexcel aligned from the ground up
- Enterprise multi-tenant security architecture
The challenge
Complex workflows and increasing compliance burdens consuming partner time and elevating risk.
12
Workflow stages
- 12-stage integrated criminal case workflow
- SQM & Lexcel aligned from the ground up
- Enterprise multi-tenant security architecture
- Human-in-the-loop AI governance
Platform
Acomprehensivesuitebuiltforcriminallaw
Nine integrated capabilities, each purpose-designed for UK criminal practices, from matter workflow through billing, compliance, and partner analytics.
Regulatory
Compliance by Design
SQM and Lexcel aligned workflows with audit-ready reporting built into daily operations, not bolted on.
Trust & safety
AI Governance
Pseudonymisation, human approval gates, and full audit logging so innovation never compromises accountability.
AI-powered
Document Intelligence
RAG-powered search and AI-assisted document analysis across matter files, disclosure, and correspondence.
Infrastructure
Secure Multi-Tenant SaaS
Enterprise-grade security with isolated firm environments, role-based access, and UK data residency options.
Client engagement
CRM & Communications
Integrated WhatsApp, SMS, and correspondence management tied directly to case records.
Finance
Billing & Payments
LAA billing workflows with Stripe and GoCardless integration: accurate, timely, and defensible.
Productivity
Voice Dictation
Attendance notes and time recording through AI-assisted dictation with solicitor review built in.
Insights
Management Dashboards
Real-time operational, financial, and compliance analytics for partners and practice managers.
All modules included. One platform, one audit trail, one source of truth for your firm.
SQMLexcelLAAGDPR
Why Orchid AI
Purpose-builtforcriminallawfirmsandregulatorycompliance
Generic practice management was never designed for the complexity of criminal defence. Orchid AI was.
Purpose-built for criminal law
Unlike generic practice management tools, every workflow reflects how UK criminal firms actually operate.
Regulatory-first architecture
SQM, Lexcel, and LAA requirements are embedded at the data model level, not retrofitted checklists.
Human-in-the-loop AI
AI accelerates work; solicitors retain control with approval workflows and immutable audit trails.
Single source of truth
Cases, communications, billing, and compliance live in one platform, eliminating silos and duplicate entry.
12-stage criminal workflow
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SQM / Lexcel aligned compliance
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Generic PMS
AI with human approval gates
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Generic PMS
LAA billing integration
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Generic PMS
RAG document intelligence
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Generic PMS
Multi-channel CRM (WhatsApp/SMS)
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Impact
Measurableoutcomesformoderncriminalpractices
0
Stage integrated workflow
0%
Reduction in admin burden
0.0%
Platform uptime SLA
0%
Audit-ready matter records
Implementation
Apartnershipapproachtotransformation
We don't drop software and disappear. Every firm receives structured onboarding designed around criminal practice realities.
- 01Step 01
Discovery & alignment
We map your firm's workflows, compliance obligations, and integration requirements.
- 02Step 02
Secure onboarding
Dedicated environment provisioning, data migration planning, and role configuration.
- 03Step 03
Pilot deployment
A controlled rollout with a partner-led team before firm-wide adoption.
- 04Step 04
Training & adoption
Role-based training for fee earners, clerks, and compliance officers.
- 05Step 05
Continuous optimisation
Quarterly reviews, regulatory updates, and roadmap access as your practice evolves.
Case Studies
Provenresultsacrosscriminaldefencepractices
Real firms. Real metrics. Real transformation in how criminal law is practiced and audited.
High-volume magistrates & Crown Court
Midlands Criminal Defence
Fragmented case files and manual compliance checks consuming partner time.
38%
Faster matter setup
52%
Fewer compliance gaps
21hrs
Saved per fee earner / month
“Orchid AI gave us one place for cases, communications, and audit trails. Our SQM inspection was the smoothest we've ever had.”
Specialist youth & complex crime
Harbour Street Solicitors
Document review bottlenecks and inconsistent attendance note quality.
4×
Faster disclosure review
100%
Dictation with human approval
0
Critical audit findings
“The AI governance model was non-negotiable for us. Orchid delivers speed without sacrificing professional responsibility.”
Testimonials
Trustedbypartners,complianceleads,andpracticemanagers
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We evaluated six platforms. Orchid was the only one that understood criminal workflow complexity and regulatory depth from day one.
Sarah Whitfield
Managing Partner · Whitfield Criminal Law
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FAQ
Questionsfromfirmslikeyours
Can't find what you're looking for? Our team is ready to discuss your practice's specific requirements.
Yes. Our multi-tenant architecture scales from boutique criminal practices to multi-office firms, with role-based access and isolated environments for each organisation.
Enterprise-ready · UK hosted
Ready to transform your criminal practice?
Join the firms already running on Orchid AI. Book a personalised demo and see how we map to your workflows in under 30 minutes.
No commitment required · NDA available · Typical pilot within 6 weeks