Jacqueline W. Critzer, Esquire

06/19/2026

What To Do When... AI is Killing Your Lawyer Privileges ☠️ Consulting your lawyer is privileged, but plugging those conversations into AI immediately forfeits that protection. Once it's in the AI, the privilege is gone.

06/12/2026

Even innocent searches and AI use can unexpectedly lead to criminal charges. Understand the risks and tread carefully, especially concerning information gathering.

06/05/2026

Any information shared with AI services can be discoverable by the state! Learn more today on . WTDW Podcast | Episode 93: What To Do When... You're Thinking of using AI for Legal Needs.

WTDW Podcast | Episode 93: What To Do When... You're Thinking of using AI for Legal Needs.

WTDW Legal Chat Podcast Video & Audio Source - https://cclawva.com/2026/06/05/wtdw-video-podcast-what-to-do-when-AI-for-legal-needs/

On this legal video podcast chat in Critzer Cardani's What To Do When... podcast series, join our hosts Jackie Critzer and Scott Cardani as they chat about What To Do When... You're Thinking of using AI for Legal Needs. This video and audio podcast episode focuses on precautions to take when choosing AI for legal needs here in Virginia.

Tune in today for not only our top take-aways, but also some chat about the following subject matters and other helpful action items from a 'legal chat slant' from Critzer Cardani's legal partners.

* Jackie Critzer discusses the potential for AI to break client confidentiality and the ethical issues it raises for lawyers.
* Scott Cardani elaborates on how using AI services can expose information that was previously privileged, comparing it to having a friend in a meeting with a lawyer.
* Jackie Critzer explains that any information shared with AI services can be discoverable by the state, similar to breaking attorney-client privilege by involving a third party in a meeting.
* Scott Cardani shares his experience with juvenile cases, where having a parent in a meeting breaks privilege, and draws a parallel to using AI.
* Scott Cardani and Jackie Critzer discuss the permanence of information logged in AI systems and the potential for subpoenas to access search terms or results from AI.
* Jackie Critzer warns that even seemingly innocent searches or AI usage can lead to criminal culpability.

Watch the Video, Listen to the Audio version and / or Follow, Like, and Share... "What To Do When..." Legal Chat Podcast from Critzer Cardani PC.

The objective of the What To Do When… podcast is to discuss common legal scenarios faced by everyday citizens in Virginia. Critzer and Cardani practice law throughout Virginia and focus their practice around the state’s capital of Richmond, in the Piedmont region. Tune in and subscribe to learn about legal topics such as reckless driving by speeding, bad lawyers, bankruptcy, juvenile defense, juvenile s*x crimes, reckless driving, Divorce, Marriage Separation, Child Support, There is Still Hope and others. Critzer Cardani PC serves Chesterfield, Richmond, Henrico, and all the surrounding areas here in Virginia from the Beach to the Blue Ridge.

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05/22/2026

Don't let anger guide divorce. Focus on what truly matters. A humble conversation about reasonable agreements is key. Prioritize emotional processing before settlement.

05/15/2026

Teenagers think a beer is fine at a party. But what if you get pulled over or in an accident? Think about the real consequences.

05/08/2026

Second DUI within 5 years? Don't wait, get an experienced DUI attorney IMMEDIATELY. Jail time and severe penalties are likely - if not handled properly.

05/01/2026

Got into an accident? A deer ran out, you swerved, and now they're hitting you with reckless driving? It's not always your fault, but that misdemeanor conviction can haunt you.

04/23/2026

Don't get lost in your phone while driving! Swerving for directions? That's probable cause for an officer.

04/10/2026

Over 1,400 lawsuits against Meta in California alone. The common thread? Kids addicted, facing self-harm and mental health crises programmed into the data. Be wise, protect yourself and your children.