S3: Ep 2; How AI Is Disrupting Criminal Defense Law Firms in 2026

In today's episode, Greg McCollum addresses the rapidly evolving impact of artificial intelligence on criminal defense law practices.

From the dominance of AI in the personal injury sector to the unique challenges and opportunities it raises for criminal defense, Greg breaks down how AI is shifting the landscape of legal marketing, client acquisition, and daily operations.

He explains why every criminal defense lawyer needs to pay close attention to the coming wave of "zero-click searches" and offers practical advice for staying ahead so your practice doesn't get left behind as the pace of change accelerates.

If you want to scale past $1 million in revenue in your criminal defense firm in the age of AI, tune in to learn how to adapt, reduce stress, secure more clients, and achieve sustainable growth.

Show Highlights:

The reason behind Prosper at Law's September seminar on AI. [00:44]

How personal injury lawyers have widely leveraged AI for years. [01:47]

Is there a lack of AI training specific to criminal defense? [02:54]

Why the biggest impact of AI in criminal defense is on marketing. [04:18]

Learn about the seven parts of a law firm and AI's potential uses. [05:28]

Grasp the 10x speed of technological change and adoption. [10:52]

Why content marketing is a must even for criminal defense lawyers who hate it. [13:03]