Adam Rossen is a former prosecutor turned fierce advocate for the accused in South Florida. He founded the Rossen law Firm in 2008 with a mission to provide expert criminal defense while embracing innovative tools to enhance case preparation and courtroom advocacy. His partnership with JusticeText, an AI-powered tool that streamlines the review and analysis of audio and video evidence, has been a game-changer in his practice.
In recent years, the proliferation of body cameras and in-car dash cameras has introduced a new era of transparency in law enforcement in South Florida and beyond. However, this development comes with the challenge of sifting through hours of footage to extract critical evidence. “There’s the old saying, a picture is worth a thousand words—well, a video is worth a thousand pictures,” Rossen explains. The ability to analyze video evidence effectively can mean the difference between justice served and a wrongful conviction. While video has the power to expose misconduct and validate defense claims, the sheer volume of footage can be overwhelming for legal teams.
JusticeText has significantly improved the efficiency of Rossen Law Firm's case preparation and trial strategy. The software generates a rough searchable transcript of audio and video files in minutes, streamlining a process that once required painstaking manual review. “Before, it was pulling out a legal pad, noting timestamps, rewinding footage seven times to get an exact quote,” Rossen recalls. “JusticeText has reduced the time to review video and prepare for trial by at least two-thirds.”
JusticeText has also transformed the way Rossen Law Firm utilizes video evidence in court. The platform allows attorneys to efficiently create precise video clips for use in cross-examinations and closing arguments, making presentations far more compelling. Rossen recalled calling out timestamps to his law partner during impeachment, who would hurriedly search for the right moment to maintain courtroom momentum. "Now, with JusticeText, it's so much faster. We can clip things instantly, and that polished presentation builds trust with the jury... If the jury trusts you and respects you, then they'll believe your clients and believe that your client is innocent."
“JusticeText has reduced the time to review video and prepare for trial by at least two-thirds.”
The partnership between Rossen Law Firm and JusticeText is more than just an efficiency upgrade—it’s a step toward a fairer legal system. By providing defense attorneys with tools that rival the resources available to prosecutors, technology like JusticeText helps to ensure that justice is not just for the privileged few. “When I found out about you guys, I was like, well, this is a no-brainer,” Rossen says. “It makes us better, faster, and more effective in fighting for our clients.” The JusticeText team is excited to partner with Adam Rossen and his innovative firm, sharing a commitment to leveraging technology to uphold the rights of the accused and ensure due process for all.
"I can’t imagine not having JusticeText now, it’s a real game changer."
“Today, JusticeText is definitely one of the top five tools in the toolbox of a good criminal defense lawyer…we're getting better results because of it and we are winning more cases since we started using JusticeText.”
If you are an attorney looking to make sense of high volumes of audiovisual discovery, there are many ways in which you can utilize JusticeText to streamline your pre-trial preparation process. Reach out today to learn about how you can get started with JusticeText.