Never miss aclient callagain.

AI receptionist that screens calls, books consultations, and captures every lead — so you never lose a client to voicemail.

Built for law firms
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24/7 answering

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Intelligent screening

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Instant intake

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Consultation booking

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Multilingual, fluently

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Unlimited concurrent

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Configure
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Connect
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Track
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Stop reading. Call it.

The receptionist on the other end is real. So is the conversation. Try to break it.

▸ Live transcript · sample call · 00:23
SIDEBAR  Sidebar Law, this is Claire. How can I help?
CALLER   Yeah, hi, I was rear-ended on the 405 about an hour ago.
SIDEBAR  I'm sorry to hear that. Are you somewhere safe right now?
CALLER   Yeah I pulled off, the other guy admitted fault.
SIDEBAR  Good. I'd like to set you up with one of our PI attorneys first thing tomorrow — can I get your name and the best number to reach you on?
— 40% fewer missed calls
I stopped worrying about after-hours calls. I wake up to qualified leads instead of voicemails.
Personal injury firmLos Angeles, CA
— 27 new clients in 90 days
We were losing weekend calls to competitors. Now every call gets a real intake — even at 2 a.m.
Criminal defense practiceSan Diego, CA
— 3× faster lead response
Clients tell us they chose us because we were the only firm that actually answered.
Family law firmSan Francisco, CA
Receptionist
Answering Service
Sidebar
Availability
40 hrs / wk
Business hours
24 / 7 / 365
Concurrent calls
1
Limited
Unlimited
Answer time
Varies
30–90 sec
< 1 sec
Legal intake
If trained
Generic scripts
Custom AI
Multilingual (10 languages)
Extra cost
Extra cost
Included
Transcripts & recordings
Extra
Included
Setup time
2–4 weeks
1–2 weeks
24 hours
Monthly cost
$3,500–5,000
$800–2,000
Customizable to your budget
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MyCase
Lawmatics
Calendly
Google Calendar
Slack
Zapier
Clio
MyCase
Lawmatics
Calendly
Google Calendar
Slack
Zapier
Will callers know it's AI?

We disclose that callers are speaking with a virtual assistant. That said, most callers can't tell the difference — the voice is natural, responds in real-time, handles interruptions, and navigates a legal intake conversation the way a trained human receptionist would.

How fast can I be live?

Most firms are answering calls within 24 hours. You tell us your practice areas, screening criteria, and call handling preferences — we configure everything. No technical setup required on your end.

Does it work with my existing phone number?

Yes. You keep your current number — set up forwarding to your Sidebar line. Or use a dedicated local or toll-free number we provide.

What happens if a caller needs a real person?

Sidebar can warm-transfer to you or your staff based on your routing rules. Court clerks and opposing counsel can be flagged for immediate transfer. You set the escalation criteria.

Is my data secure?

All calls are encrypted in transit and at rest. Transcripts and recordings are stored securely and accessible only to your firm.

Is there a contract?

No. Month-to-month, cancel anytime. We offer a risk-free trial period — if it's not the right fit, you don't pay.