Translating Police Reports for Legal Proceedings

By Robbie Booth

Summary Police reports often play a major role in legal proceedings, immigration cases, insurance disputes, and court filings. When a police report is written in a language other than English, a certified translation may be required before it can be reviewed by attorneys, judges, government agencies, or federal and state courts. Accurate translation, proper legal … Continued

Divorce Decree Translation for International Legal Use

By Kevin McQuire

Summary If your divorce decree or divorce certificate was issued in a language other than English, you may need a certified translation for USCIS, courts, government agencies, foreign authorities, or other official use. A certified divorce decree translation provides a complete and accurate translation of the original document, includes a certification statement, and helps ensure … Continued

Attorney-Client Privilege and Interpreters: What You Need to Know

By Jennifer McQuire

Summary Many attorneys and clients worry that bringing an interpreter into a conversation could waive attorney-client privilege. In most situations, attorney-client privilege is not waived when an interpreter is necessary to facilitate communication between attorneys and clients. Courts, ethics opinions, state bar guidance, and case law generally recognize that interpreters play an important role in … Continued