Legal Transcription Service — Affordable AI for Lawyers
Affordable AI transcription for lawyers, paralegals, and legal teams. Upload recorded depositions, hearings, client consultations, or witness interviews — get back a clean transcript with speaker labels and timestamps in minutes. From $2/month. 30 minutes free.
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Who Uses VexaScribe in Legal Work
Solo lawyers, paralegals, and legal teams use VexaScribe to draft transcripts of recorded legal audio — depositions, hearings, client consultations, witness interviews, and internal case meetings.
The use case is straightforward: instead of paying $4–$10 per minute to a certified court reporter for non-official transcripts, run the audio through VexaScribe for $0.01 per minute (Pro plan), review the draft, and use it for case prep, research, and internal documentation.
For official court records, sworn transcripts, and evidentiary use, work with a certified court reporter. VexaScribe is the affordable everyday tool that fits alongside.
Legal Scenarios We Handle
Recorded legal audio that benefits from a fast, affordable draft transcript.
Recorded depositions
Working drafts you can review before paying for an official certified transcript. Identify key moments in minutes, not days.
Client consultations
Searchable transcripts of intake calls and consultations. Add to the case file without typing them up manually.
Witness interviews
Verbatim drafts for case prep. Preserve hedges and exact phrasing when word-for-word matters.
Internal meetings
Case strategy meetings, partner discussions, and team reviews. Searchable transcripts for later reference.
Features Built for Legal Workflows
What lawyers and paralegals actually need from a transcription tool.
Speaker labels
Auto-distinguishes multiple speakers — attorney, witness, judge, opposing counsel. Rename in the editor for clarity.
Word-level timestamps
Every line linked to the exact audio second. Cite a specific moment in a brief or footnote, no scrubbing.
Verbatim mode
Captures fillers ("um", "uh"), false starts, and interruptions when word-for-word accuracy matters.
Confidential by default
Encrypted upload and storage. No human review of your audio. Delete anytime, or enable auto-delete after download.
Export to DOCX
Paste straight into briefs, motions, or case files in Word. No reformatting required.
Pay only for what you use
From $2/month for 200 minutes. No retainer, no minimum, no contract. Scale up for trial prep, scale down between cases.
What VexaScribe Is and Isn't
VexaScribe is
An AI transcription tool. Upload audio or video, get a clean transcript with speaker labels and timestamps. Fast, accurate enough for review and drafting, affordable enough for everyday legal work.
VexaScribe is not
A certified court reporting service. For official court records, sworn transcripts, or evidentiary use, work with a certified court reporter. Use VexaScribe alongside — for working drafts, research, and internal documentation.
Why this matters
Certified court reporters typically charge $4–$10 per audio minute. VexaScribe is from $0.01 per minute. For everything that doesn't strictly require certified records, you get the transcript in minutes instead of days, at a fraction of the cost.
How It Works
Upload the recording
Drop in your deposition, hearing, or interview audio (MP3, WAV, M4A) or video (MP4, MOV). Up to 500 MB per upload, encrypted in transit.
AI transcribes with speaker labels
Multi-speaker audio gets automatic speaker separation. Every line is timestamped to the source second.
Review, edit, and export
Rename speakers, fix any errors, then export to DOCX, PDF, or TXT. Drop directly into your case file or brief.
Your Files, Your Control
All uploads are encrypted in transit (TLS) and at rest. No human ever listens to your audio — transcription is fully automated.
You control your files. Delete them anytime with one click, or enable auto-delete after download. Files are only accessible to your account.
For full details, see our privacy policy.
Pricing for Legal Teams
Pay-as-you-go from $2/month. No retainer, no minimum, no contract.
A 1-hour deposition draft costs about $0.50 on the Pro plan. A 30-minute client intake costs about $0.25. Most solo lawyers fit comfortably within the Starter or Basic tier; firms running multiple cases per month find Pro most cost-effective.
See all plansLegal Transcription FAQ
Can I use VexaScribe for legal work?
Yes. Many lawyers and paralegals use VexaScribe to draft transcripts of recorded depositions, client intakes, and witness interviews. It is not a substitute for certified court reporting on official records — but for working drafts, research, and internal documentation, it is fast and affordable.
Is the transcript accurate enough for legal review?
VexaScribe delivers strong accuracy on clear audio recordings. Always review the transcript against the original recording before relying on any specific quote or detail. AI transcription is a starting point — your judgment confirms it.
How is my audio kept confidential?
All uploads are encrypted in transit and at rest. No human ever listens to your audio — transcription is fully automated. You can delete files anytime, or enable auto-delete after download. Files are only accessible to your account.
Can I get verbatim transcripts with hedges and pauses?
Yes. Verbatim mode preserves filler words ("um", "uh"), false starts, and interruptions — useful when word-for-word accuracy matters, such as deposition drafts or witness statements.
What formats can I export to?
DOCX (paste straight into Word for briefs), PDF (for case files), plain TXT, and SRT/VTT (when transcribing recorded video evidence). All exports preserve speaker labels and timestamps.
Do timestamps appear in the transcript?
Yes. Every line is linked to the exact audio second, making it easy to cite or jump back to the source. Word-level timestamps available on export.
How much does it cost compared to a court reporter?
Certified court reporters typically charge $4–$10 per audio minute. VexaScribe is from $0.01 per minute (Pro plan, $10/month for 2,500 minutes). For non-official drafts and internal review, the cost difference is significant.
Can I use VexaScribe for official court records?
No. Certified court reporters are required for official records, sworn transcripts, and evidentiary use. VexaScribe is built for working drafts, research, and internal documentation — use it alongside, not in place of, a court reporter when an official record is required.
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