Transforming Courts Through Technology
We believe every court, regardless of size, deserves access to modern, efficient technology. JusticeWare was built to bring enterprise-grade capabilities to courts of all sizes at a scale that makes sense.
Our Mission
Courts are the foundation of justice in our communities. But too often, courts are held back by outdated systems, manual processes, and limited resources. We're here to change that.
JusticeWare's mission is to help courts dramatically improve efficiency using automation, intelligent tools, and powerful collaboration tools. We provide fully digital processes that eliminate paper, reduce errors, and free staff to focus on what matters most: serving their communities.
We're not just building software — we're partnering with courts to modernize how justice is administered. Every feature we build is designed to make court operations smoother, faster, and more accessible to everyone involved.
This understanding comes from experience. Our founder brings over 20 years of hands-on work with municipal and county court systems, giving us deep insight into the real challenges courts face every day.
Built for Courts of All Sizes
Purpose-built solutions that fit your budget and your needs, without enterprise complexity.
Intelligent Automation
Strategically integrated intelligence automates routine tasks and surfaces insights that help you work smarter.
True Partnership
We work alongside your team, providing training, support, and guidance every step of the way.
Our Team
The people behind JusticeWare bring decades of experience in public sector technology, security, and operations.
Company Leadership
Chris Yates
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Chris has dedicated over 20 years to public sector technology. A veteran engineer and product leader, he founded the company with a singular mission: to build the case management system that court clerks actually want to use. Having worked inside government IT as a Technical Lead and Product Manager, Chris witnessed the inefficiencies of legacy systems firsthand. He is the principal architect of our platform, ensuring that every line of code serves a practical purpose for court staff. Chris combines deep full-stack technical expertise with a service-first philosophy.
Stephen Lacy
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Steve oversees the operational infrastructure, compliance, and quality assurance divisions. With extensive experience scaling software organizations to enterprise levels, Steve ensures that our internal processes match the rigorous standards required by the judicial system. He manages corporate governance, contract compliance, and talent acquisition. Previously, Steve helped lead a successful software venture in the education sector—a highly regulated public field—growing the organization to over $10 million in revenue. He brings that same discipline and focus on stability to our court partners.
Josiah Maki
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
Josiah drives the strategic direction and market growth of the company, bridging the gap between advanced technology and user needs. A developer by trade with a strong background in business development, Josiah leads our initiatives in sales, marketing, and next-generation feature integration, including AI-assisted workflows. He previously helped scale a major software platform to over $10 million in revenue. Josiah focuses on ensuring our technology is not just powerful, but accessible and intuitive for the agencies we serve.
Engineering & Operations
Joshua Fischer
Lead Systems Engineer
Joshua leads our core engineering efforts, focusing on system architecture, reliability, and performance. He ensures the platform remains responsive and stable under high data loads.
Fabrice Ketchakeu
Platform Engineer
Fabrice specializes in secure code deployment and feature development. He is focused on building robust backend structures that support complex court workflows.
Janee Scudiero
Government Relations & Operations Manager
Janee coordinates agency outreach and ensures our prospective partners have the information they need. She bridges the gap between our internal team and the public agencies we serve.
Leisa Moore
Director of Finance & Administration
Leisa manages the administrative backbone of the company. She oversees financial operations, billing, human resources, and client account management, ensuring seamless business operations for our partners.
Built with Modern Technology
JusticeWare is built from the ground up with the latest tools and technologies. This isn't legacy software with a new coat of paint — it's a modern platform designed for the way courts work today.
Cloud-Native Architecture
Designed for the cloud from day one. Automatic scaling, geographic redundancy, and high availability built in.
Modern Web Interface
Responsive design works on any device. Browser-based for everyday use, with an optional agent for hardware integration like printers and scanners.
Intelligent Automation
Strategically integrated intelligence for document classification, workflow automation, and predictive insights.
CJIS Compliant Security
Built to meet federal security standards with encryption, MFA, and comprehensive audit logging.
Open APIs
Comprehensive REST APIs enable integration with existing systems and future extensibility.
Continuous Updates
Regular updates with new features and improvements. Your platform gets better without IT projects.
Our Values
The principles that guide how we build software and work with our court partners.
Simplicity Over Complexity
Court staff shouldn't need weeks of training to use their software. We obsess over making JusticeWare intuitive and easy to use, so your team can focus on their work, not their tools.
Security Without Compromise
Court data demands the highest level of protection. We build security into every layer of our platform, meeting CJIS requirements and going beyond to protect sensitive information.
Partnership, Not Just Software
We succeed when our court partners succeed. That means providing excellent support, listening to feedback, and continuously improving based on real-world needs.
Innovation with Purpose
We embrace new technologies like AI not because they're trendy, but because they can meaningfully improve how courts operate. Every feature serves a real need.
Ready to Learn More?
We'd love to show you how JusticeWare can help your court. Schedule a demo or reach out to start a conversation.