BearisterAI FAQ

1. How do I actually use BearisterAI?

Upload a PDF—like a contract, police report, or transcript—and type what you want done. For example: “Summarize this depo,” “Draft a motion to compel,” or “Identify possible defenses.” Obie won’t take action unless you give a clear prompt after uploading.

2. Can I upload filings, reports, or transcripts?

Yes. You can upload almost any legal PDF. Once it’s uploaded, ask Obie to do something specific with it, like reviewing for issues, building an outline, or drafting a motion.

3. Is BearisterAI private and secure?

Yes. All uploads and conversations stay confidential. Your work is never stored, shared, or used to train anything.

4. What kinds of tasks does BearisterAI handle?

BearisterAI can summarize, draft, outline, analyze, and build questions or motions from your legal PDFs and prompts. Just be specific about what you want after uploading.

5. What if I need more help?

If you have a unique legal workflow or question, reach out to support@bearister.ai or check this full FAQ for more details.

6. Can it flag missing discovery or documents I should request?

Yes. If you describe the situation or upload a file, Obie can identify likely missing items such as lab results, body cam footage, surveillance, contracts, or exhibits.

7. What should I say after uploading a document?

Be specific. Try asking Obie to “Summarize this,” “Draft a motion to exclude,” “Build a direct exam,” or “Outline this for class.” Uploading alone won’t trigger analysis.

8. Can it help with expert witness strategy?

Yes. Obie suggests relevant experts—like psychologists, forensic techs, accident reconstructionists, or accountants—based on the facts and legal theory.

9. Can it build cross or direct examination questions?

Yes. Obie uses structured techniques like the Posner method to build cross and direct questions when you describe the witness or upload the transcript.

10. Does BearisterAI provide real case law citations?

Yes. It pulls from public legal databases like CourtListener and Google Scholar to cite actual California and federal case law.

11. Can it help with jury selection?

Yes. Obie can generate voir dire questions, profile ideal jurors, and flag potential risks based on the charge or claim and your trial strategy.

12. Can it break down sentencing, enhancements, or civil damages?

Yes. Obie can explain criminal exposure, enhancements, or civil damages based on the facts and documents you provide.

13. What areas of law does it cover?

BearisterAI supports criminal, civil, and transactional law. It’s also used by law students for research, outlines, and assignments.

14. Do you offer a free trial?

Yes. Use the code START3 at checkout to get 3 months free.

15. What’s included in the Pro plan?

You get full access to uploads, motion drafting, expert recommendations, outline tools, cross-exam builders, jury prep, and document analysis.