Criminal law software built for a busy defence practice
Access every matter, court date, and client detail from your phone or desktop, so you spend less time managing paperwork and more time in court.
Keep pace with a criminal list that never slows down
Criminal defence practitioners juggle mentions, hearings, and client communication across dozens of active matters at once, often across multiple courts. Smokeball keeps every matter file accessible from anywhere, so you can prepare for a hearing from the court steps as easily as from your office.
Court dates and filing deadlines sync automatically to your calendar, reducing the risk of a missed appearance. Document automation handles routine correspondence and forms, while time tracking captures billable work even on fixed-fee and mixed-billing matters.
Mobile matter access
Review matter files, notes, and documents from your phone before walking into court.
Court date tracking
Sync mentions and hearing dates automatically so nothing gets missed on a busy list.
Flexible billing
Track time and activity across hourly, fixed-fee, and mixed-billing criminal matters.
Criminal law software built for Australian law firms
Manage every criminal law matter with practice management software built for Australian firms, so you can focus on your clients.
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FAQs
Everything you want to know before taking the next step.
What is criminal law software?
Criminal law software is practice management software built for defence practitioners, helping firms track court dates, manage briefs, and organise client files across high-volume caseloads.
Can I access matter files from court on my phone?
Yes. Smokeball is cloud-backed, so practitioners can review notes, documents, and calendars from a phone or tablet while at court.
Does Smokeball help track court dates and mentions?
Yes. Court dates and filing deadlines sync to a shared firm calendar automatically, reducing the risk of a missed mention or hearing.
Can criminal defence firms bill fixed fees in Smokeball?
Yes. Smokeball supports fixed-fee, hourly, and mixed billing structures, so firms can track time regardless of how a matter is billed.
Is Smokeball suitable for high-volume criminal defence practices?
Yes. Smokeball's workflow automation and mobile access help defence practitioners manage a high number of active matters without losing track of detail.
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