Courtroom Technology

They do, sometimes more than attorneys expect. Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, and Washtenaw County courthouses each have their own built-in technology, courtroom layouts, and IT policies. Some courtrooms come equipped with modern displays and integrated systems, while others require bringing in most of the equipment from scratch. Knowing these differences ahead of time, rather than discovering them on the morning of trial, is part of what makes preparation so important across different venues.

The more organized the materials arrive, the smoother preparation goes. Attorneys generally provide:

• Final exhibit lists and any pre-marked exhibits
• Deposition transcripts and corresponding video files
• Trial exhibit binders or digital exhibit folders
• Witness and testimony order, if finalized
• Any specific demonstratives or graphics already created

Even a rough outline of trial strategy helps shape how exhibits and video clips get organized. The earlier this information comes together, the more time there is to prepare it properly.

Always. Equipment testing happens well before opening statements, not after something goes wrong. This typically includes confirming compatibility with the specific courtroom's existing systems, checking microphone levels throughout the room, testing playback on every screen, and running a full walkthrough of the day's presentation materials. Courthouses vary widely in their built-in technology, so testing in advance means fewer surprises once the trial is underway.

Long before a jury takes their seats, the trial technician has already been at work. Setup usually begins hours ahead of the first witness, not minutes.

• Confirm courtroom AV systems function properly with the case files
• Test monitors, projectors, and audio feeds for every station in the room
• Load exhibits, video clips, and presentation software onto backup systems
• Run through the day's presentation order with the attorney
• Set up redundant equipment in case anything fails mid-trial

By the time the judge calls the courtroom to order, everything has already been checked twice.

Both and honestly, coordination between all parties is a big part of what makes a deposition or trial run smoothly.

• We work directly with attorneys on trial strategy, exhibit presentation, and courtroom logistics.
• We coordinate closely with court reporters to ensure video and transcript stay synchronized and that the official record lines up with what's captured on camera.
• On larger cases, we may also coordinate with paralegals, trial consultants, or IT staff at the courthouse itself.

Litigation is a team effort, and we see our role as making sure the technology side of that team never becomes the weak link.

This is exactly why "prepared" isn't just a buzzword for us — it's the whole philosophy.

• We bring backup equipment for every critical system: projectors, monitors, laptops, and connectors.
• Our setups are built with redundant systems, so if one component fails, we can switch over without disrupting proceedings.
• We test everything before the jury enters, every single day of trial — not just on day one.

Courtroom technology failing in front of a jury isn't just inconvenient, it can undercut your credibility. Our job is to make sure that never happens on our watch.

It varies a lot by courthouse, and honestly, this is one of the most common surprises for attorneys who have not tried a case in a particular courtroom before.

Some Michigan courts have built-in AV systems, but the quality and reliability vary widely. Others have little to no permanent technology, meaning everything needs to be brought in.

Even when a courtroom does have equipment, we typically recommend supplementing it rather than relying on it exclusively. Part of what we do before trial is confirm exactly what a specific courthouse offers, so there are no surprises on day one.

Every trial is different, but our baseline kit does not change, because reliability is the whole point.

• Multiple cameras and audio recording setups
• Courtroom display equipment: monitors, projectors, and screens
• Backup power and backup versions of critical components
• Playback systems for synced video and exhibit presentation
• Cabling, adapters, and connectors for whatever a given courtroom's setup requires

We would rather show up with more than we need than be caught short in front of a jury.

This is exactly why "prepared" is not just a buzzword for us. It is the whole philosophy.

• We bring backup equipment for every critical system: projectors, monitors, laptops, and connectors.
• Our setups are built with redundant systems, so if one component fails, we can switch over without disrupting proceedings.
• We test everything before the jury enters, every single day of trial, not just on day one.

Courtroom technology failing in front of a jury is not just inconvenient; it can undercut your credibility. Our job is to make sure that never happens on our watch.