
Justice Text is an AI-powered software platform designed to assist public defenders in efficiently analyzing video evidence, such as body-worn camera footage and interrogation videos. By generating automated transcripts that sync with video files, Justice Text enables attorneys to save significant time—up to 50%—in their pre-trial preparation. The platform supports transcriptions in 80 languages and is tailored to meet the unique needs of public defenders, making it a critical tool for enhancing accountability in the legal system. With partnerships across over 100 public defense agencies and a strong focus on racial and economic justice, Justice Text positions itself as a leader in the criminal justice tech space, having won the $1M Justice Innovation Prize from Dream.org.

Justice Text is an AI-powered software platform designed to assist public defenders in efficiently analyzing video evidence, such as body-worn camera footage and interrogation videos. By generating automated transcripts that sync with video files, Justice Text enables attorneys to save significant time—up to 50%—in their pre-trial preparation. The platform supports transcriptions in 80 languages and is tailored to meet the unique needs of public defenders, making it a critical tool for enhancing accountability in the legal system. With partnerships across over 100 public defense agencies and a strong focus on racial and economic justice, Justice Text positions itself as a leader in the criminal justice tech space, having won the $1M Justice Innovation Prize from Dream.org.
Product: AI platform that transcribes, syncs, and analyzes video/audio evidence for public defenders
Traction: Partnerships with 100+ public defense agencies and reported ~ $1M ARR
Funding: Seed round announced 2022-09-06 (reported $2.2M); total reported funding 2,420,000.00 USD
Founders: Devshi Mehrotra (CEO) and Leslie Jones-Dove (CTO)
Team size: Approximately 11 employees
Recognition: Named a Dream.org Justice Innovation Prize finalist / received Dream.org recognition
Legal technology for criminal defense and public defender workflows focused on audio/video evidence management and analysis.
Legaltech
2200000.00 USD
Reported participants in the seed round include Bloomberg Beta, True Ventures, Reid Hoffman, John Legend, Michael Tubbs, and other institutional and angel investors.
“Backed by institutional venture investors and notable angels (reported participants include Bloomberg Beta, True Ventures, Reid Hoffman, John Legend, and Michael Tubbs).”