What Is CounselPad? The AI Legal Dictation Platform Built for Attorneys
April 25, 2026 · 8 min read
CounselPad is an AI-powered voice-to-document platform purpose-built for legal and clinical professionals. It converts spoken audio into structured, court-ready documents in minutes — with real-time error correction, HIPAA compliance, and compliance guardrails on every document. Here's everything you need to know.
What CounselPad does
At its core, CounselPad solves one problem: the documentation burden that consumes 2–3 hours of every attorney's day. Instead of typing case notes, formatting court memos, or editing raw transcripts, you simply speak — and CounselPad produces a structured, formatted legal document.
Voice-to-document conversion
Upload any audio or video recording (MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, and more), or record directly in your browser. CounselPad converts your spoken notes into a structured legal document — not a raw transcript.
Real-time error correction
CounselPad's proprietary AI flags missing information, ambiguous statements, incomplete thoughts, and terminology errors as your document is generated — before you export.
Court-ready document formats
Court memos, case notes, client summaries, demand letters, deposition notes, SOAP notes, DAP notes — all formatted correctly for their intended use.
HIPAA-compliant infrastructure
AES-256 encryption at rest and in transit. No AI training on your data. Strict access controls and audit logging. Your data is always under your control.
Works everywhere
Browser-based — no downloads, no installs, no special hardware. Works on desktop, mobile, and tablet. Upload recordings from any device.
Who CounselPad is built for
Solo attorneys
The primary audience. Criminal defense, family law, immigration, personal injury — any solo practitioner drowning in documentation.
Small law firms (2–10 attorneys)
The Firm Plan ($99/month) includes 3 users, team management, and collaborative documents. Standardize documentation quality across your firm.
Judges & legal consultants
Real-time uncertainty flagging, structured judicial notes, and decision documentation. Custom pricing available.
Clinical professionals
Therapists, counselors, and practitioners who need HIPAA-compliant SOAP, DAP, and progress notes. Same platform, clinical templates.
How it works — 3 steps
Record or upload
Dictate after a client meeting, court appearance, or phone call. Upload any audio/video format, or record directly in your browser.
AI structures your document
CounselPad converts your dictation into a structured legal document with proper headings, sections, and formatting. Error correction flags issues in real time.
Review and export
Review the draft, make any edits, and export as PDF or DOCX. The document is court-ready — no manual formatting needed.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Solo Starter | $19/mo | Getting started — 15 docs/month, 60 min audio |
| Solo Professional | $59/mo | Daily use — unlimited docs, 200 min audio |
| Firm Plan | $99/mo | Teams — 3 users, 1,000 min audio, 24hr support |
| Enterprise | Custom | Large organizations — unlimited users, custom AI |
All plans include a 7-day free trial. No credit card required. Cancel anytime.
What makes CounselPad different
There are many AI tools that can transcribe audio or generate text. CounselPad is different because it was built exclusively for legal and clinical documentation workflows. Every design decision — from the audio processing pipeline to the document output format to the error correction engine — is optimized for how attorneys actually work.
Purpose-built
Not a generic AI adapted for legal — built for attorneys from day one
Compliance-first
HIPAA compliance, AES-256 encryption, and no AI training on your data
Error correction
Proprietary AI that flags gaps, ambiguity, and incomplete statements in real time
Court-ready output
Structured documents, not raw transcripts — formatted and ready to review
Professional responsibility note: CounselPad produces review-ready drafts. All AI-generated documents should be reviewed by the attorney before filing or sharing. Your professional judgment is always the final step.
Ready to try CounselPad?
7-day free trial. No credit card required. Upload a recording and see a structured legal document in minutes.