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Real-time arrest alerts for criminal defense attorneys across Florida and Texas.

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33,000+
Bookings Tracked
10
Counties Covered
24/7
Continuous Monitoring

Most attorneys are already too late

By the time you check the county jail website or hear about an arrest through a referral, the person has been in custody for hours. They have already called another attorney.

Without FirstDocket
  • Check jail websites manually, one by one
  • Find out about arrests hours or days later
  • Lose potential clients to faster attorneys
  • No way to track who you have contacted
With FirstDocket
  • Automatic alerts the moment a booking posts
  • Full details delivered to your inbox in minutes
  • Be the first attorney to make contact
  • Built-in pipeline to track every lead
  • Full CRM: cases, contacts, documents, and court calendar

Every alert, ready to act on

Name, charges, and booking date. Everything you need to make a confident first call, delivered to your inbox within minutes.

New Arrest — Hillsborough County, FL
Name
JOHNSON, MICHAEL R
Booking Date
06/13/2026 at 2:41 AM
Charges
DUI (First Offense); Driving with Suspended License; Open Container
Booking ID
2026-HC-048821
Delivered 18 minutes after booking

Up and running in minutes

No setup fees. No long-term contracts. Cancel anytime.

1

Choose your county and charge types

Select the Florida or Texas counties you serve. Filter by DUI, drug offenses, assault, theft, weapons, and more. Only relevant arrests reach you.

2

Get alerted the moment it happens

We pull directly from county jail systems continuously, around the clock. The moment a matching arrest posts, you get a full email alert.

3

Be the first attorney to make contact

Most attorneys find out about arrests days later. You will know within minutes. That window is your competitive edge. Use it.

The first call is usually the retained client

Real-time, not next-day

Booking data is pulled directly from county jail systems continuously. No aggregators. No delays. No middlemen.

Filtered for your practice

Only see arrests that match your charge categories. No noise. Every alert is a potential client who needs representation today.

Full details in every alert

Name, booking date, charges, and booking ID. Everything you need to make an informed, confident first call.

From Lead to Case in One Click

Convert any arrest into a case with pre-filled client details. Manage contacts, track court dates with automatic reminders, store documents, and log every call and email. Your arrest feed becomes a full practice management system.

Average criminal defense retainer $3,000 – $10,000
FirstDocket Starter plan $199 / mo
One client pays for 15+ months Net positive
FirstDocket is not a marketing expense. It is a client acquisition tool that pays for itself with a single retained case.

Active in 10 counties today

Monitoring jail bookings around the clock across Florida and Texas. More counties added regularly.

Don't see your county? Email us and we will add it.

Common questions

How fast are the alerts, really?

We monitor county jail systems continuously, around the clock. From the time a booking is posted in the county system to your inbox is typically minutes. Night, weekend, holiday. It does not stop.

What if my county is not listed?

Email us at firstdocket@gmail.com. We actively expand coverage based on attorney demand and can typically add a new county within a few weeks.

Can I filter by charge type?

Yes. You choose which categories to receive alerts for: DUI, drug offenses, assault, theft, weapons, and more. You only get notified for arrests that match your practice area.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. No contracts, no cancellation fees. You can cancel from your account dashboard at any time and you will not be charged again.

Simple, transparent pricing

One retained client covers a year or more of service.

Starter
$199/mo

For solo attorneys focused on a single county.

  • 1 county
  • Instant email alerts
  • Charge category filters
  • Full booking details
  • Case management and revenue tracking
  • Contact management
  • Court date calendar and reminders
  • Document storage
  • 7-day free trial

No credit card required to start. Cancel anytime. Questions? Email us.

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