24/7 Phone Answering Services for Lawyers

For lawyers, law firms, attorneys & other legal practices.

Keep your legal practice available 24/7 with our U.S.-based legal receptionists. Professional, highly trained, and always ready to assist.

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Your business’s phone calls, answered.

Timely and professional communication is essential in the legal industry. With our 24/7 legal answering services, every client call is handled with professionalism, ensuring your firm remains responsive, efficient, and client-focused.

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24/7 Live Legal Receptionists

Never miss an important call again. Our legal phone answering service provides after-hours, weekend & holiday coverage, so your clients can always speak with a live representative when they need legal assistance.

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Call Screening & Client Intake

Not every call requires an attorney’s immediate attention. Our legal receptionists screen incoming calls, gather essential client details & qualify potential cases so you can focus on what matters most.

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Detailed Message Taking & Documentation

Our lawyer answering service ensures that every call is documented thoroughly. We capture detailed call information, organize messages, and ensure seamless follow-ups for improved case management.

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Customizable Call Handling

Every legal answering service needs to be flexible. Whether you require bilingual legal answering services, on-call attorney notifications, or a specialized call script, we tailor our solutions to fit your needs.

Pricing that adjusts to the lowest rate for you.

No additional fees for weekends, nights or holidays.

$30 Per Month

Rates From $1.50 – $1.85 Per Minute

(Based On Your Usage)

Pay As You Go

(No Minimum Usage or Commitment to Minute Plans)

True One Second Billing

(No Rounding Up To The Nearest Minute)

Your Account Benefits Include:

  • We Never Outsource Overseas. U.S Customer Service Professionals.
  • Your Per Minute Rate Auto Adjusts Every Month to Our Best Rate
  • No Additional Fees for Nights, Weekends or Holidays
  • Download Detailed Call Reports 24/7/365. Full Transparency!
  • Easily Manage Your Account From Anywhere with Our Secure Web Portal
  • Free Integration with Most Business Software
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  • We Never Outsource Overseas
  • Your Per Minute Rate Auto Adjusts Every Month to Our Best Rate
  • No Additional Fees for Nights, Weekends or Holidays
  • Download Detailed Call Reports 24/7/365. Full Transparency!
  • Easily Manage Your Account From Anywhere with Our Secure Web Portal
  • Free Integration With Most Business Software

Live Answering Services for Legal Professionals

Legal professionals can’t always be available to answer calls, but missed calls mean missed opportunities. Whether you’re a solo attorney, part of a small law firm, or managing a larger legal office, our legal answering service ensures that your clients receive professional and timely support they deserve, day or night.

Lawyers

Whether you’re a solo practitioner or part of a firm, staying available to clients is crucial. Our lawyers answering service ensures every call is handled professionally, from new client inquiries to urgent legal matters. We provide 24/7 legal call answering service, so you can remain responsive without being tied to the phone.

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Law Firms

For law firms, every call represents a potential client or a critical case update. Our law firm answering service ensures no call goes unanswered, whether it’s a consultation request, court scheduling update, or urgent legal matter. We help firms capture leads, manage client communication, and maintain a professional image.

Attorneys

Our attorneys answering service provides reliable 24/7 support for client intake, appointment scheduling, and after-hours emergencies. Whether you specialize in personal injury, family law, corporate law, or criminal defense, our legal receptionists ensure seamless communication for your practice, so you never miss an important call again.

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We’re a Top-Rated Answering Service with Hundreds of 5-Star Reviews

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Live Answering Services for Legal Professionals

Legal professionals can’t always be available to answer phone calls, but missed calls mean missed opportunities. Whether you’re a solo attorney, part of a small law firm, or managing a larger legal office, our legal answering service ensures that your clients receive professional and timely support they deserve, day or night.

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Lawyers

Whether you’re a solo practitioner or part of a firm, staying available to clients is crucial. Our lawyer answering service ensures every call is handled professionally, from new client inquiries to urgent legal matters. We provide 24/7 lawyer answering services, so you can remain responsive without being tied to the phone.

Law Firms

For law firms, every call represents a potential client or a critical case update. Our law firm answering service ensures no call goes unanswered, whether it’s a consultation request, court scheduling update, or urgent legal matter. We help firms capture leads, manage client communication, and maintain a professional image.

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Attorneys

Our attorneys answering service provides reliable 24/7 support for client intake, appointment scheduling, and after-hours emergencies. Whether you specialize in personal injury, family law, corporate law, or criminal defense, our legal receptionists ensure seamless communication for your practice, so you never miss an important call again.

We’re a Top-Rated Answering Service with Hundreds of 5-Star Reviews

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Why choose AnswerFirst?

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90% of calls answered on the first ring.

Fast response times mean your customers get help right away—no frustrating delays or wait times.

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Top-tier services at unbeatable prices.

No more sacrificing quality for affordable costs—we provide top-tier services at a price that fits your budget.

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100% U.S-based, human-powered customer support.

Our team of 24/7, live virtual receptionists are all located in the U.S, ensuring high-quality interactions.

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Free portal for easy account access & management.

Access your account anytime with a simple, user-friendly online portal designed for transparency & convenience.

Getting started with AnswerFirst is easy.

Transform your legal call answering process in just 4 simple steps.

STEP 1

See if AnswerFirst is Right for Your Business

Fill out the form or call us to speak with a Business Development Specialist. They’ll provide you with detailed pricing info & help you determine if we’re the right fit for your business.

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STEP 2

Sign Up with AnswerFirst

Complete the sign up form. Yes, we know it’s a little long, but this is the first step in ensuring your calls are answered to your exact specifications.

STEP 3

Meet Your Dedicated White Glove Representative

Your White Glove Representative will guide you through the setup process and provide dedicated support during your first 45 days to help you maximize your AnswerFirst account.

STEP 4

Forward Your Calls to AnswerFirst

No need to change your existing business phone number; just forward your calls to us when you want us to answer.

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Learn about our Pay-As-You-Go pricing & the benefits included in your AnswerFirst account.

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Our legal answering service helps thousands of businesses just like yours.

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Our legal answering service helps thousands of businesses just like yours.

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Ready to discuss how we can help your business?

Our Business Development Specialists are ready to answer any questions you have about our answering services, and provide you with all the information you need to get started with AnswerFirst.

Get answers to common questions about our legal answering services.

At AnswerFirst, we take privacy very seriously, ensuring that your sensitive legal information and your clients’ data are secure. For detailed information about our privacy and data security policies, please visit our Client Facing Security Documentation.

With over 20 years of experience providing answering services to law firms and legal professionals, AnswerFirst is well-equipped to meet the unique demands of the legal industry.

You can visit our Reviews & Testimonials page to learn about our legal clients’ experiences working with us. Additionally, our Case Studies page highlights how we have successfully supported businesses in the legal field.

Absolutely. We understand that each legal business has unique needs, challenges, and requirements. Our services can be fully customized to meet the specific demands of your practice, both during and after hours, ensuring seamless communication and exceptional client support.

Yes, our services can integrate with your existing legal software. We offer both express and advanced integration options via API.

For more detailed information about our integration capabilities, please visit our Integrations page.

We keep our pricing simple to eliminate the burden of comparing and choosing the best plan for you. With AnswerFirst, you pay an affordable monthly base rate plus a per-minute rate for the services you actually use. We offer true one-second billing, meaning we don’t round up to the nearest minute, and we don’t lock you into any contracts or commitments.

Please visit our Pricing page for more details.

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Discover our solutions to your biggest challenges.

  • Handling high call volumes and interruptions
  • Managing after-hours and urgent calls
  • Screening and qualifying potential clients
  • Enhancing client communication and responsiveness
  • Reducing the administrative burden on my staff
Legal professionals receive constant calls from clients, court officials, and new case inquiries. These interruptions can disrupt workflow, delay case preparation, and reduce efficiency.

Our legal office answering service ensures that urgent matters are prioritized while minimizing unnecessary distractions. Our legal call receptionists manage inbound calls professionally, allowing you to focus on legal work while maintaining excellent client communication.
Legal emergencies don’t adhere to business hours. Arrests, personal injury claims, and other urgent cases require immediate attention.

If your firm isn’t available 24/7, potential clients may turn to a competitor.

Our attorney answering service provides round-the-clock call support, ensuring that urgent calls are escalated to the appropriate attorney while non-urgent matters are documented for follow-up.
Not every call is a legitimate lead. Spending time on unqualified inquiries takes away from existing clients and reduces efficiency.

Our answering service for law firms gathers essential case details—such as legal issue, location, and urgency—so you only engage with potential clients who meet your firm’s criteria.
Clients expect prompt responses, but busy court schedules and casework can make this difficult.

Missed calls can lead to client frustration and lost cases.

Our law firm phone answering service ensures that every call is answered professionally, whether it’s for message taking, call transfers, or appointment scheduling.
Law firms operate in a fast-paced environment, and handling every call in-house can overwhelm staff.

Without a dedicated receptionist, attorneys and paralegals may end up answering calls instead of focusing on legal matters.

Our legal receptionist services take the burden off your team, handling incoming calls, scheduling appointments, and managing client inquiries efficiently.

Legal professionals receive constant calls from clients, court officials, and new case inquiries. These interruptions can disrupt workflow, delay case preparation, and reduce efficiency. Our legal office answering service ensures that urgent matters are prioritized while minimizing unnecessary distractions. Our legal call receptionists manage inbound calls professionally, allowing you to focus on legal work while maintaining excellent client communication.

Legal emergencies don’t adhere to business hours. Arrests, personal injury claims, and other urgent cases require immediate attention. If your firm isn’t available 24/7, potential clients may turn to a competitor. Our attorney answering service provides round-the-clock call support, ensuring that urgent calls are escalated to the appropriate attorney while non-urgent matters are documented for follow-up.

Not every call is a legitimate lead. Spending time on unqualified inquiries takes away from existing clients and reduces efficiency. Our answering service for law firms gathers essential case details—such as legal issue, location, and urgency—so you only engage with potential clients who meet your firm’s criteria.

Clients expect prompt responses, but busy court schedules and casework can make this difficult. Missed calls can lead to client frustration and lost cases. Our law firm phone answering service ensures that every call is answered professionally, whether it’s for message taking, call transfers, or appointment scheduling.

Law firms operate in a fast-paced environment, and handling every call in-house can overwhelm staff. Without a dedicated receptionist, attorneys and paralegals may end up answering calls instead of focusing on legal matters. Our legal receptionist services take the burden off your team, handling incoming calls, scheduling appointments, and managing client inquiries efficiently.

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Client Web Access (CWA) Portal

The CWA Portal allows for secure and convenient management of your answering service needs and preferences. Whether you need to adjust on-call schedules, monitor service performance, or integrate with your business systems, our portal ensures you have the tools and information you need at your fingertips.

View, respond to, and organize messages taken by AnswerFirst. Easily prioritize and track important communications to ensure timely responses and maintain seamless customer interactions.

Take charge of your account by updating critical information such as contact details, on-call schedules, and service preferences. Tailor the settings to align with your operational needs and ensure uninterrupted service.

Gain insights into your service usage with detailed call logs, comprehensive reports, and performance metrics. Use this data to assess service effectiveness and make informed decisions to enhance customer satisfaction.

Configure and maintain API integrations with your existing business software directly through the portal. This ensures smooth data transfer and synchronization across platforms, streamlining your workflow and improving efficiency.

Review and manage your billing statements, invoices, and payment history all in one place. Stay informed about your account balance and ensure timely payments without the hassle

Access a wealth of resources, including FAQs and support documentation, to quickly find answers to your questions. If you need further assistance, our support team is just a click away, ready to help you resolve any issues.

Connect With Your Business Software

Our answering service and call center software integrates seamlessly with your existing business software. With both API options and our AnswerFirst Zap, we keep your business connected, ensuring seamless data flow.

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Real people,
real interactions,
real results.

Our legal receptionists are highly trained experts, dedicated to delivering exceptional service to your customers at every interaction.

Listen to these sample recordings to hear how our commitment to real, human connections ensures your customers receive the best care, each and every time.

Real people, real interactions, real results.

Our legal receptionists are highly trained experts, dedicated to delivering exceptional service to your customers at every interaction. Listen to these sample recordings to hear how our commitment to real, human connections ensures your customers receive the best care, each and every time.