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Central is the AI receptionist for law firms designed to help lawyers focus on their cases.

From solo attorneys to growing practices, Central answers client inquiries, schedules consultations, and captures critical details—24/7, no extra headcount required.

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Built for Firms That:

Need a polished intake experience on a budget
Need a polished intake experience on a budget
Handle sensitive, time-critical matters
Handle sensitive, time-critical matters
Field after-hours or overflow calls
Field after-hours or overflow calls

Central handles the first step, so you can focus on winning the case.

Central handles the first step, so you can focus on winning the case.

Central handles the first step, so you can focus on winning the case.

Before & After

Why Firms Choose Central Over Typical Receptionists

Central (AI Receptionist for Law Firms)

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Legal Consultation – Family Law (Client: Sarah W.)

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Contract Review Appointment – Business Client

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Discovery Call – New Immigration Case

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Legal Consultation – Family Law (Client: Sarah W.)

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Contract Review Appointment – Business Client

New Event Scheduled

3h ago

Discovery Call – New Immigration Case

Availability: 24/7, including weekends and after-hours

Availability: 24/7, including weekends and after-hours

Legal Familiarity: Trained on your services, case types, and intake questions

Legal Familiarity: Trained on your services, case types, and intake questions

Booking: Real-time consultation scheduling with custom intake forms

Booking: Real-time consultation scheduling with custom intake forms

Cost: Flat $89/month — no per-call or per-minute charges

Cost: Flat $89/month — no per-call or per-minute charges

Call Reports: Instant transcripts + call summaries for recordkeeping

Call Reports: Instant transcripts + call summaries for recordkeeping

Setup Time: 10-minute self-setup — no training or IT help needed

Setup Time: 10-minute self-setup — no training or IT help needed

Live Answering Service

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Availability: Weekdays only, no coverage after hours or weekends

Availability: Weekdays only, no coverage after hours or weekends

Legal Familiarity: Generic scripts not tailored to legal workflows

Legal Familiarity: Generic scripts not tailored to legal workflows

Booking: Takes a message — doesn’t schedule or qualify leads

Booking: Takes a message — doesn’t schedule or qualify leads

Cost: $300–$600+/month with variable call costs

Cost: $300–$600+/month with variable call costs

Call Reports: Often delayed or not detailed enough for legal use

Call Reports: Often delayed or not detailed enough for legal use

Setup Time: Days to onboard, often requires back-and-forth

Setup Time: Days to onboard, often requires back-and-forth

Testimonials

Customers love using Central

See how Central's answering service makes a positive difference.

  • Mark T.

    CEO, Lifestyle Retial

    "We used to miss DMs and lose leads after hours. Now, Central handles every channel and we wake up to booked leads."

    Sarah L.

    Office Manager, Riverbend Dental

    "We no longer miss calls, and patients get immediate help even after hours. It’s like having a 24/7 front desk without the overhead."

    Dana M.

    Partner, BrightPath Legal

    "Central understands our callers, captures the right info, and even routes calls to the right person. My customers don’t even realize it’s AI!"

    Kevin R.

    Practice Manager, Sage Wellness

    "We needed coverage without adding to payroll. Central filled the gap instantly and gave us way more consistency than temp staff. Central paid for itself with just a few clients."

    Amy G.

    Co-founder, Rooted Skincare

    "Central AI receptionist sounds natural, conversations flow nicely, and the appointment booking feature works like a charm. It just asked for my web address and handled all the training by itself. Highly recommended."

    Megan W.

    Business Owner, Finders Keepers

    "With Central, I'm booking more appointments than before. The receptionist learns about my client's issues, identifies relevant service items in my list, and can even provide quote."

How it works

You're Three Steps from Never Missing a Call Again

1

Tell us about your firm

2

Customize your receptionist’s voice and settings

3

Forward your number

1

Tell us about your firm

2

Customize your receptionist’s voice and settings

3

Forward your number

That’s it. Your AI receptionist is live, trained, and ready to take your next call.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Central’s AI receptionist for law firms do?

Central’s AI receptionist for law firms answers inbound calls 24/7, books consultations, responds to common client questions, and hands off to a live receptionist when needed. It’s designed to help law firms stay responsive while protecting your time and professionalism.

How does scheduling work for legal consultations?

The AI detects the caller’s timezone, checks for available openings on your calendar, and books a meeting automatically with a link included.

It integrates with:

  • Google Calendar

  • Calendly

  • Cal.com

  • Acuity Scheduling

You stay in control of your availability, and clients get booked in seconds. Even after hours.

Can it answer questions about my legal services?

Yes. The AI is trained on your website and uploaded documentation. It can respond to:

  • Practice areas (e.g., personal injury, estate law)

  • Office hours

  • Languages spoken

  • Consultation fees

  • Service availability

You can edit or add to this knowledge base at any time.

Does it protect confidentiality?

While Central is designed with secure data handling practices, it does not currently advertise compliance with legal confidentiality frameworks or offer formal privilege protections. For sensitive matters, you can configure the AI to escalate immediately to a human or collect minimal intake data only.

Will the AI escalate calls to a human receptionist?

Yes. Calls are automatically escalated when:

  • The caller asks for a human

  • The AI doesn’t have a confident answer

  • A specific keyword or topic requires escalation (configurable)

We’ve partnered with Wing Assistant, who provides human assistants for handoffs. You control when, where, and how this handoff happens.

What happens after a call ends?

You’ll receive a full call summary that includes:

  • Caller name and number (if available)

  • Key actions taken (e.g., booked consultation)

  • Call status, date, time, and duration

  • Full transcript for internal review

This makes it easy to track leads, conversations, and outcomes.

Can Central help qualify potential clients?

Yes. You can set up intake logic to capture:

  • Case type

  • Urgency level

  • Location or jurisdiction

  • Referral source

Based on this input, Central can tag, score, or suppress scheduling, helping you focus on qualified leads.

Can I export or integrate leads into my CRM?

Yes. Central supports:

  • CSV export

  • Zapier integration with over 6,000 tools

  • Direct CRM syncing (e.g., Clio, Lawmatics) is on the roadmap

What does Central’s AI receptionist for law firms do?

Central’s AI receptionist for law firms answers inbound calls 24/7, books consultations, responds to common client questions, and hands off to a live receptionist when needed. It’s designed to help law firms stay responsive while protecting your time and professionalism.

How does scheduling work for legal consultations?

The AI detects the caller’s timezone, checks for available openings on your calendar, and books a meeting automatically with a link included.

It integrates with:

  • Google Calendar

  • Calendly

  • Cal.com

  • Acuity Scheduling

You stay in control of your availability, and clients get booked in seconds. Even after hours.

Can it answer questions about my legal services?

Yes. The AI is trained on your website and uploaded documentation. It can respond to:

  • Practice areas (e.g., personal injury, estate law)

  • Office hours

  • Languages spoken

  • Consultation fees

  • Service availability

You can edit or add to this knowledge base at any time.

Does it protect confidentiality?

While Central is designed with secure data handling practices, it does not currently advertise compliance with legal confidentiality frameworks or offer formal privilege protections. For sensitive matters, you can configure the AI to escalate immediately to a human or collect minimal intake data only.

Will the AI escalate calls to a human receptionist?

Yes. Calls are automatically escalated when:

  • The caller asks for a human

  • The AI doesn’t have a confident answer

  • A specific keyword or topic requires escalation (configurable)

We’ve partnered with Wing Assistant, who provides human assistants for handoffs. You control when, where, and how this handoff happens.

What happens after a call ends?

You’ll receive a full call summary that includes:

  • Caller name and number (if available)

  • Key actions taken (e.g., booked consultation)

  • Call status, date, time, and duration

  • Full transcript for internal review

This makes it easy to track leads, conversations, and outcomes.

Can Central help qualify potential clients?

Yes. You can set up intake logic to capture:

  • Case type

  • Urgency level

  • Location or jurisdiction

  • Referral source

Based on this input, Central can tag, score, or suppress scheduling, helping you focus on qualified leads.

Can I export or integrate leads into my CRM?

Yes. Central supports:

  • CSV export

  • Zapier integration with over 6,000 tools

  • Direct CRM syncing (e.g., Clio, Lawmatics) is on the roadmap

What kind of files can I upload to train the AI?

You can upload:

  • PDF

  • DOC, DOCX

  • TXT

  • HTML

  • Markdown (MD)

These materials are used to strengthen the AI’s understanding of your services, specialties, and intake processes.

How customizable is the receptionist?

You can personalize:

  • Its name and greeting

  • Supported Q&A logic

  • Escalation triggers

  • Calendar behavior and lead intake forms

The receptionist will reflect your firm’s tone and process and not sound like a generic call center.

Can I use my own number?

Yes. You’ll get a dedicated business number from Central. If you already have a number, we can work with you to set up forwarding or porting – just ask.

How fast can I get started?

Setup takes under 60 seconds. Just provide your website, and Central will crawl it to generate your AI receptionist. You can fine-tune or upload additional documents afterward.

Is this a good fit for law firms?

Yes. Central is built for time-strapped attorneys, especially:

  • Solo attorneys managing their own calendars

  • Firms with no front desk or part-time admin help

  • Practices with high inquiry volume and limited staff

Whether you’re fielding calls for PI, immigration, estate planning, or family law, Central can reduce interruptions and help capture every opportunity.

Can it detect legal conflict of interest?

Not at this time. Central can collect basic information for screening, but formal conflict checks should still be handled by your team. You can choose to route those calls to a human or flag for manual review.

Can the AI explain my retainer or fee structure?

Yes, if you include that information in your knowledge base. It will never guess or make assumptions, and you can control what gets shared (e.g., flat fee vs. hourly rates, payment policies, etc.).

What kind of files can I upload to train the AI?

You can upload:

  • PDF

  • DOC, DOCX

  • TXT

  • HTML

  • Markdown (MD)

These materials are used to strengthen the AI’s understanding of your services, specialties, and intake processes.

How customizable is the receptionist?

You can personalize:

  • Its name and greeting

  • Supported Q&A logic

  • Escalation triggers

  • Calendar behavior and lead intake forms

The receptionist will reflect your firm’s tone and process and not sound like a generic call center.

Can I use my own number?

Yes. You’ll get a dedicated business number from Central. If you already have a number, we can work with you to set up forwarding or porting – just ask.

How fast can I get started?

Setup takes under 60 seconds. Just provide your website, and Central will crawl it to generate your AI receptionist. You can fine-tune or upload additional documents afterward.

Is this a good fit for law firms?

Yes. Central is built for time-strapped attorneys, especially:

  • Solo attorneys managing their own calendars

  • Firms with no front desk or part-time admin help

  • Practices with high inquiry volume and limited staff

Whether you’re fielding calls for PI, immigration, estate planning, or family law, Central can reduce interruptions and help capture every opportunity.

Can it detect legal conflict of interest?

Not at this time. Central can collect basic information for screening, but formal conflict checks should still be handled by your team. You can choose to route those calls to a human or flag for manual review.

Can the AI explain my retainer or fee structure?

Yes, if you include that information in your knowledge base. It will never guess or make assumptions, and you can control what gets shared (e.g., flat fee vs. hourly rates, payment policies, etc.).

Join 1,000+ businesses

Try Central for Law Firms

Every missed call is a case someone else will take. Central keeps your lines open, your intake organized, and your time protected.

AI Receptionist that turns missed calls into revenue, 24/7

Central

Copyright © Central AI. All rights reserved, 2025.

Join 1,000+ businesses

Try Central for Law Firms

Every missed call is a case someone else will take. Central keeps your lines open, your intake organized, and your time protected.

AI Receptionist that turns missed calls into revenue, 24/7

Central

Copyright © Central AI. All rights reserved, 2025.

Join 1,000+ businesses

Try Central for Law Firms

Every missed call is a case someone else will take. Central keeps your lines open, your intake organized, and your time protected.

AI Receptionist that turns missed calls into revenue, 24/7

Central

Copyright © Central AI. All rights reserved, 2025.