Frequently asked questions

VoicePrivate Legal Edition processes all audio entirely on your device using local AI models. Your voice data, transcription text, and client communications are never transmitted to any cloud server. Because no third party ever receives or stores your data, privilege is supported by architecture, no client data is ever transmitted to third parties. There is no data to subpoena from our servers because we have no audio or text servers.

No. We do not store any audio data, transcription text, or client communications on our servers. The only data we hold is your email address for license management. All transcription data exists solely on your local device in a local database. There is nothing to subpoena.

ABA Model Rule 1.6 places duties on attorneys, not on software. VoicePrivate Legal Edition's architecture supports those duties by ensuring that client communications processed through the app never leave the attorney's device. We recommend consulting your state bar's specific ethics opinions on technology use; our zero-cloud architecture eliminates the primary risk vector identified in most ethics opinions regarding voice-to-text tools.

Multiple state bar associations have issued ethics opinions addressing cloud-based tools and confidentiality obligations. The consensus is that attorneys must take reasonable steps to protect client information when using technology. Cloud dictation services inherently involve third-party data exposure. VoicePrivate Legal Edition takes a different approach: because all processing happens locally, there is no cloud vendor handling client audio in the first place. You remain responsible for evaluating your own bar's requirements, but the third-party exposure question that cloud tools raise does not arise here.

VoicePrivate Legal Edition includes a built-in dictionary of 12,000+ legal terms covering torts, contracts, criminal law, civil procedure, constitutional law, Latin legal phrases, and common case law terminology. This dictionary is injected during the final stage of our transcription pipeline, correcting commonly misheard legal terms after the AI model generates its initial output. For example, "habeas corpus," "res judicata," "voir dire," and "amicus curiae" are all accurately transcribed.

Yes! Pro and Team plans include custom dictionary support. Add client names, opposing counsel names, case-specific terminology, local court names, judge names, and any specialized vocabulary for your practice area. Team plans also support firm-wide dictionaries that are shared across all attorneys in the firm, ensuring consistent transcription of firm-specific terms.

Our legal dictionary includes common citation patterns and the dictionary injection stage helps ensure accurate transcription of "v." (versus), statute numbers, and docket references. For best results with specific case names, add them to your custom dictionary. The AI engine is pre-tuned for citation-heavy dictation and provides high accuracy for complex legal terminology.

VoicePrivate Legal Edition is automatically configured for high legal transcription accuracy, so there is no manual model selection to manage. The engine is pre-tuned for legal terminology, case citations, and professional dictation, and the 10,000+-term legal dictionary works alongside the local transcription engine for the best results.

VoicePrivate Legal Edition transcriptions are attorney work product intended to assist with note-taking and documentation, not to replace certified court reporters or official transcription services. Admissibility depends on jurisdiction and context. The tool is ideal for deposition summaries, case notes, client memos, and internal documentation where speed and privilege protection matter most.

VoicePrivate Legal Edition processes everything locally: dictated content, including any protected health information, is transcribed on your device and stored in a local database. The app does not send dictation to third-party servers for processing. If you enable the optional encrypted backup, a copy of your transcripts is stored in your own iCloud Drive; otherwise everything stays on your device. For attorneys handling medical malpractice, personal injury, or healthcare regulatory matters, that keeps dictated PHI on hardware and accounts you control. Your own regulatory and ethics analysis still applies.

Yes. VoicePrivate Legal Edition supports 99 languages with automatic detection, making it ideal for immigration attorneys who work with clients in multiple languages. On-device processing means sensitive immigration case details, asylum claims, and client communications are transcribed on your device, with nothing sent to a cloud vendor for transcription.

VoicePrivate Legal Edition works fully offline after the initial model download, so it can function in courtrooms without Wi-Fi. Transcribe notes during proceedings with live preview, then organize with tags and favorites. However, always check your jurisdiction's rules regarding electronic device use in the courtroom. VoicePrivate Legal Edition makes no audible sounds during transcription and operates discreetly.

There is no free trial. Every plan is backed by a 14 day money back guarantee, so you can buy a single seat, run it on your own matters, and request a full refund within 14 days if it is not the right fit for your firm. From day one you get the full AI engine, the legal dictionary, and 99 languages, which is a practical way to verify that local processing meets your firm's needs.

Yes. For firms with 10+ attorneys, contact us at Contact Us for volume pricing. We also support procurement through standard legal technology purchasing channels and can provide W-9s, security questionnaires, and vendor assessment documentation.

Your subscription remains active until the end of the billing period. After that the paid features stop, since there is no free tier. All your transcription history remains on your device and is fully accessible. We never delete your local data. Custom dictionaries and legal terms are preserved. You can re-subscribe anytime to regain Pro or Team features.

We support standard legal technology procurement. We can provide: vendor security questionnaires, data processing agreements (though we process zero data), W-9 documentation, and volume licensing agreements. Contact Contact Us for procurement inquiries. We offer a 14-day money-back guarantee on all paid plans.