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Family law is emotionally charged, high-stakes, and fast-paced. That’s why California family law firms rely on Smokeball for improved efficiency and stress-free billing.

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When it comes to handling client funds, the margin for error is razor-thin — and the consequences can be career-ending.

Family law attorney Jordan Turk walks you through the top 10 mistakes attorneys make when managing trust accounts.

In this free MCLE, you’ll learn:

The most common ethical issues with trust accounting, and how to avoid them
How to avoid accidental commingling, over-disbursing, and client confusion
Simple workflows that keep you compliant (hello, CTAPP)

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If you're a California family law attorney, you can't afford trust accounting mistakes. This free guide breaks down IOLTA rules, three-way reconciliation, and CTAPP requirements in plain English.

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Stress-free family law billing & practice management

Smokeball delivers TX sized results.

Smokeball’s all-in-one practice management software streamlines the practice of family law from intake to invoice, helping firms increase their profitability by 25%.

Automatic time tracking to bill accurately with a fraction of the effort
1,000+ family law-specific California court forms to automate document creation
Secure AI to assist with document review, client communication, and drafting
Award-winning onboarding and client support from a US-based team
Approved member benefit with the California Lawyer Association and CalBar Connect

And the feeling is mutual. Law firms like yours agree — Smokeball is the best cloud practice
management software on the market.

“Since switching to Smokeball, we’ve become more efficient, more organized, and more profitable. It’s streamlined every part of how we operate.”

Rebecca Raine, Office Manager at Nelson, Kirkman & Levanger

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best legal practice management software for California family lawyers?

Smokeball is a strong option for California family law firms because it combines family-law-specific matter types and workflows with automated California-specific court forms that help reduce admin work and capture more billable time. It’s built to keep matters, documents, and billing organized in one place, which is especially helpful for high-volume divorce and custody practices.

Does Smokeball integrate with tools California family law attorneys already use (Microsoft 365 and e-signature)?

Yes. Smokeball integrates with common law firm tools, including Microsoft 365 apps used for email and documents, and it supports e-signature integrations to keep document turnaround fast. These connections allow California family law teams to work in familiar tools while centralizing matters in Smokeball.

How does Smokeball make billing easy for family law firms in California?

Smokeball helps streamline billing with automatic time tracking, making time capture more accurate and turning that activity into invoices with less manual entry. For California family law firms, that means fewer missed billables, faster invoice creation, and a smoother path to getting paid.

How does Smokeball help California family law firms comply with CTAPP and California trust accounting rules?

Smokeball is designed to support CTAPP needs by providing trust accounting features like three-way reconciliation and clear reporting for client funds. This helps California law firms reduce trust accounting risk and stay organized for compliance and audits.

Does Smokeball have a partnership with any California Bar Associations?

Yes, Smokeball is a member benefit partner of the California Lawyers Association, CalBar Connect, and the Beverly Hills Bar Association. Smokeball also provides free Smokeball Bill subscriptions, Smokeball's trust accounting and billing software tier, to all California Lawyers Association members as part of an exclusive partnership with that association.

Is Smokeball Bill really free for California Lawyers Association (CLA) members?

Yes, through Smokeball's exclusive partnership with the California Lawyers Association, all members of CLA are eligible for free subscriptions of Smokeball Bill, Smokeball's trust accounting and billing software tier that helps legal professionals manage trust accounting, bill easily, and get paid faster. CLA members can claim this benefit through the CLA.

What benefits do California Lawyers Association and CalBar Connect members receive on Smokeball?

CLA members can access Smokeball Bill subscriptions for free as part of their membership. In addition, CLA members are eligible for a 12% discount on Smokeball's practice management software tiers and all CarBar Connect members are eligible for a 10% discount on Smokeball’s practice management software tiers. These benefits are designed to make trust accounting, billing, and firm operations easier for California attorneys.

Can Smokeball migrate data from my current practice management or billing software?

Yes. Smokeball offers US-based onboarding support that can include migrating firm data so your team can switch systems without starting from scratch.