This Is Why You're Here
Why Criminal Defenses Come to Us Instead of Their Bank
A high-profile DUI case with a $25K retainer just walked in. But you need $8K for an accident reconstructionist and $5K for a private investigator before the preliminary hearing in 2 weeks.
Court-appointed cases are stacking up — you're owed $35K from the county but payments are 60-90 days behind. Your rent and paralegal salary can't wait.
Your criminal defense marketing is generating 40 leads/month but conversion dropped. A website redesign, Google Ads budget increase, and LSA optimization cost $15K.
A federal drug conspiracy case just retained you — $50K flat fee. But discovery alone will cost $18K in document review, and you need a forensic accountant ($7K) to trace financials. The fee won't cover your costs for months.
You lost two cases at trial back-to-back. Referrals slowed down. You need $12K to run a 90-day Google Ads blitz to rebuild your pipeline before the phones stop ringing entirely.
County owed me $42K in court-appointed fees and I was 90 days behind on everything. Basecamp matched me with a $50K working capital advance — funded in 28 hours. I stopped worrying about rent and started focusing on my clients again.
David P., Criminal Defense Attorney, Nashville, TN
Criminal Defense Financing
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Built for Your Business
Why Criminal Defense Businesses Choose Basecamp
Cases Don't Wait — Neither Do We
A client calls at 2 AM from county jail. They need representation at arraignment tomorrow. You can't tell them to wait while you apply for a bank loan. Our working capital funds in 24 hours so you're ready when the phone rings.
Court-Appointed Pay Delays Covered
Counties pay 60-90 days late. Sometimes longer. You're doing the work now but the check is three months away. A credit line bridges that gap so you're not choosing between rent and taking assigned cases.
Marketing Is Your Lifeline
Defense attorneys live and die by Google Ads, LSAs, and referral networks. A $10K/month ad budget that generates 40 leads is an investment, not an expense. Banks don't see it that way. Our lenders do.
Flat Fees Mean Upfront Work
You collect $5K flat for a DUI but spend $8K on investigators and experts before the case resolves. That math only works if you've got capital behind you. We fund the gap between what you collect and what the case costs.
What You're Up Against
The Real Challenges Criminal Defenses Face
Pricing Transparency
What Criminal Defense Funding Actually Costs
Rates vary by credit, revenue, and time in business. These are typical ranges.
These are industry averages. Your actual rate depends on your revenue, credit profile, and time in business — it could be lower. Run your specific numbers in 30 seconds.
Calculate Your Real Cost →Criminal defense guys are the toughest because their income is so unpredictable. One attorney in Nashville was owed $42K from the county — couldn't make rent. We got him $50K in a day. Now he's got a line of credit and never sweats those 90-day payment delays again.
— Bobby Friel, Basecamp Funding - Founder
How It Works
From Application to Funded in 5 Steps
No paperwork avalanche. No bank lobby. No guessing.
60-Second Application
Answer a few quick questions about your business. No documents needed yet.
Soft Credit Check
We check your options with zero impact on your FICO. Your score stays untouched.
Lenders Compete Behind the Scenes
Your profile is matched to 70+ lending partners. They compete - you never hear from them directly.
One Specialist, Multiple Offers
Your funding specialist presents your best options. No spam calls. No runaround.
Pick Your Offer & Get Funded
Choose the rate and terms that fit. Sign digitally. Funds hit your account - same day available.
Criminal Defense Capital Uses
What Criminal Defense Businesses Use Funding For
Payroll & Operations
Keep associates, paralegals, and staff paid during settlement gaps. Bridge the 30-90-day collection cycle.
Case Expenses
Expert witnesses, depositions, medical records, court costs — fund litigation without depleting reserves.
Marketing & Client Acquisition
SEO, Google Ads, LSAs, TV, radio, content marketing. Invest in the cases you want to take.
Technology & Software
Practice management, AI tools, client portals, cybersecurity. Stay competitive and efficient.
Office Space & Buildout
New office, renovation, second location. Project the credibility your clients expect.
Hiring & Expansion
New associates, of counsel arrangements, support staff. Scale without waiting on settlements.
Full Transparency
What Kills Your Qualification (And What Doesn't)
Most lenders won't tell you this upfront. We will.
✅ These Won't Stop You
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Don't Wait Until You Need Funding to Get Funded
68% of loan denials happen because of weak financials at time of application. The best time to apply is when your business is performing — not when you're scrambling.
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Criminal Defense Attorney Loans & Law Firm Financing — $10K to $5M+
Criminal defense is feast or famine. Monday your phone doesn't ring. Tuesday a $25K DUI retainer walks in and you need an accident reconstructionist by Friday. And the county? They owe you $42K for court-appointed work but they're paying net-90. Your rent doesn't wait 90 days. Your paralegal doesn't wait 90 days. You need capital that moves when you do.
We fund defense attorneys who are tired of floating their practice on credit cards. $50K working capital in 24 hours to cover the gap while the county catches up. A $100K credit line for marketing that actually brings in clients. One application, 70+ lenders compete for your business. No hard credit pull. DUI, federal, felony, misdemeanor — doesn't matter. If you've got deposits and case volume, you qualify.
Stop Waiting on Banks. Get Your Criminal Defense Business Funded Today.
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