QR codes for law firms and legal services
Law firms mostly use QR codes in the same places as other professional firms: business cards, brochures, seminar slides and the office window. The difference is trust. Clients need to be sure a code really comes from the firm, so links on the firm's own domain and plain wording matter.
Confidential information should never go through a public QR link. Codes are for getting a client to the right place, such as the booking page, the secure portal or a lawyer's contact card, not for collecting case details.
QR code ideas for law firms
Lawyer contact cards
A vCard Plus code on each business card that saves name, title, direct line and email with a photo.
Book a consultation
A code on brochures and the window that opens the booking page or the intake form on your secure system.
Seminars and webinars
Registration pages for client seminars, and a slide code that opens the materials afterwards.
Guides and briefings
Short PDF guides, such as what to expect from a divorce or probate process, behind codes in printed brochures.
Which QR code to use
Static codes are free and need no account, but can't be changed after printing. Dynamic codes and hosted pages can be edited at any time, count every scan, and keep working on every plan, even if you cancel.
vCard Plus page
A digital business card with photo, contact buttons and a Save contact button.
Contact page per lawyer with a Save contact button. Repoint it if the lawyer leaves.
Build it in the dashboardDynamic link to your secure intake or booking page
Sends clients to your own system. On a custom domain, the link shows the firm's name.
Create a dynamic codePDF page
An uploaded PDF people can read in the browser or download.
Client guides and seminar materials, replaced when the law changes.
Build it in the dashboardEvent page
Date, time, venue, organiser and add-to-calendar links, plus an .ics file for any calendar app.
Seminar registration details with date, venue and calendar buttons.
Build it in the dashboardHow big to print it
| Where people scan | Distance | Minimum code width |
|---|---|---|
| Business card | 25 cm (10 in) | 2.9 cm (1.1 in) |
| Brochure on a reception table | 50 cm (20 in) | 5.8 cm (2.3 in) |
| Seminar slide | 8 m (26 ft) | 92.8 cm (3.0 ft) |
For a dynamic short link such as https://qrdx.dev/q/aB3dE5f at error correction Q, without the blank margin. Static Wi-Fi, vCard or long URL codes hold more data and need to be larger. Check yours with the print size calculator and the scan checker.
Placement tips
- Keep codes discreet but readable: on a business card, about 2.9 cm with a short link is enough at 25 cm.
- Use the firm's custom domain for every code so the link preview reinforces trust.
- Don't link to forms that collect case details unless they run on your secure systems.
- On printed guides, include the date of the information and point the code at the current version.
Call-to-action copy
A code with a reason to scan beside it gets more scans than a bare code. Lines to print next to yours:
- Save my contact details
- Book a free 20-minute consultation
- Download our probate guide
- Register for the seminar
QR codes for law firms: FAQ
Is it appropriate for a law firm to use QR codes?
Yes, for public information and contact details. Check your professional conduct rules for marketing, keep confidential information off public links, and make clear where each code leads.
Can clients send documents through a QR code?
Only point codes at your secure client portal for that. QRdx forms are for general enquiries and should not be used for confidential case documents.
What happens to a lawyer's card if they leave the firm?
If the card has a dynamic code, repoint it to the firm's main contact page so printed cards still reach someone.