Get the information you need – fast.

Legal intake is the process of collecting important information from a potential or existing client—like their contact details, the type of legal help they need, and any background related to their matter.

It’s often the first step in working with a client. Getting this information quickly and accurately helps your firm assess the case, stay organized, and move matters forward faster.

With Smokeball’s legal intake software, you can collect this info through easy-to-use digital forms—no back-and-forth emails or paperwork required.

Digital intake forms offer several advantages over paper-based forms or manual intake processes. Here’s why they’re better:

Efficiency and time savings: Clients can complete structured intake forms at their convenience, ensuring all mandatory fields are filled. This eliminates the need to chase missing information and reduces back-and-forth communication. Data is instantly captured and stored in Smokeball, eliminating manual data entry and errors.

Accuracy and reduced errors: Digital forms ensure required fields are completed, preventing missing or incomplete information. Data like dates and addresses are formatted consistently, and there’s no need to decipher handwriting or poorly scanned documents.

Better client experience: Clients can submit their information from anywhere, anytime, on any device. For law firms, switching to digital intake forms is a no-brainer—it speeds up client onboarding, reduces administrative work, and delivers a professional, modern experience.