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
Launching soon · UK criminal law firms
Run every case, from police station to Crown Court.
Orchid AI is the all-in-one platform for criminal case management, CRM, compliance and audit. AI does the heavy lifting. You stay in control.
Launch countdown
Target launch 1 September 2026. Be first in line for early access.
SQM and Lexcel aligned. UK hosted. Human approval on every AI output.
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
£1.2M
Billed this month
412
Active matters
92%
LAA collection
- CTL warning, R v Hughes3 days
- AI draft ready, Brief to counselReview
- Compliance check passedGreen
- Client care letter signedDone
Compliant by design
UK HostedGDPR CompliantISO 27001 AlignedUK DPA ReadySQM & Lexcel
Trusted by leading UK criminal law practices
The challenge
Criminallawfirmsfacedailypressure
Complex workflows, rising compliance burdens and disconnected tools. The risk sits with you.
Tangled workflows
Every case runs from police station to Crown Court across a dozen handoffs.
Admin overload
Time lost to documentation, letters and compliance paperwork instead of casework.
Deadline risk
Missed dates, custody time limits and errors carry real consequences.
Audit stress
Disparate systems mean poor visibility and a scramble when the auditor calls.
The solution
One platform.From intake to billing and beyond.
Orchid AI manages your cases, clients, compliance and firm operations in a single place. Less switching. Less risk. More billable time.
- End-to-end 12-stage case workflow
- AI drafting with human in the loop
- CRM and client communications in one timeline
- SQM and Lexcel compliance built in
- Audit-ready with one-click reports
12
Workflow stages
Matter: R v Okafor
On track- Stage 5: AI case summary generated
- Stage 7: Brief to counsel drafted
- Next hearing: Crown Court, 18 days
- Compliance: SQM check passed
The challenge
Complex workflows and increasing compliance burdens consuming partner time and elevating risk.
- 12-stage integrated criminal case workflow
- SQM and 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
Dashboards that drive decisions
Thewholefirmataglance
Illustrative figures shown in a sample managing-partner dashboard.
£1.2M
Billed this month
412
Active matters
92%
LAA collection rate
27 days
Avg. time to bill
Why Orchid AI
Builtforcriminallaw.DrivenbyAI.
Generic practice management was never designed for the complexity of criminal defence. Orchid AI was.
Built for criminal law
Designed around real UK criminal practice, legal aid and private matters.
AI with control
Powerful AI that assists and drafts. You review. You approve. You stay in charge.
Compliance by design
SQM and Lexcel ready, with audit evidence captured as you work.
Drive growth
Improve efficiency, visibility and profitability across the whole firm.
12-stage criminal workflow
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SQM / Lexcel aligned compliance
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AI with human approval gates
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LAA billing integration
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RAG document intelligence
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Multi-channel CRM (WhatsApp/SMS)
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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.
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
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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.
Orchid AI is not a generic AI chatbot. We are building a specialist Vertical AI platform trained using legal expertise and governed by a Human-in-the-Loop review process. Client data remains secure, confidential, and is never used to train public AI models. This approach combines AI efficiency with professional accuracy and trust.
