A new app is poised to make a significant impact on the intersection of law enforcement and legal representation.
The Live Lawyer App, developed by Paulina Bryan, aims to provide immediate access to legal assistance during police encounters, potentially saving lives and easing the anxieties faced by individuals when stopped by law enforcement.
Bryan, a resident of Orange, New Jersey, conceived the idea for the Live Lawyer App after experiencing the fears her son faced during multiple traffic stops.
“My son Jordan kept calling me, saying the police kept stopping him. I felt frustrated and said, ‘Too bad you can’t Skype a lawyer.’ That’s when the idea sparked,” she shared during her appearance on the For the Family podcast—an initiative that aims to disseminate legal information to those affected by the justice system.
The Live Lawyer App allows users to instantly connect with a lawyer through a Skype-like interface the moment they are pulled over.
This innovative feature ensures that legal representation is just a tap away, providing users with the support they need in high-stress situations. Moreover, the app automatically pings designated contacts with the user’s location and alerts them that an encounter is taking place.
Bryan has ambitious plans for the app’s evolution, including a future voice activation feature that will enable users to activate the service without physically interacting with their devices—important for instances when police may instruct individuals not to touch their phones.
To turn this vision into a reality, Bryan is seeking assistance from individuals across various fields. She invites anyone who believes in the life-saving potential of this app to visit www.livelawyerapp.com and share their email. Engineers and coders with app development experience, legal professionals willing to provide feedback, and individuals interested in testing the app are all encouraged to contribute to this groundbreaking project.
The revolutionary app represents a significant step forward in leveraging technology to enhance personal safety and legal support during police encounters.
