Legal Interpreting

Legal Interpreting

Cultural misconceptions and language barriers make the American justice system a threatening and difficult place for those who are deaf and solely rely on a visual language, ASL, as their main form of communication. Whether the Deaf or Deaf/Blind are involved at a crime scene, at a courthouse, in a law office, or incarcerated, a great injustice and disservice occurs when appropriate accommodations are not provided.

Any situation where a deaf person is involved in legal proceedings, a highly qualified Legal Interpreter is the best approach in dissolving the communication hurdle.

Legal Interpreters are not restricted to only courtroom proceedings. In fact, qualified Legal Interpreters are privileged to all appropriate accommodation interactions between attorneys and their deaf clients, especially during depositions, witness interviews, administrative or legislative hearings.

Court-ordered treatment, education programs or meetings between deaf defendants and representatives of the court are also settings within the legal arena where qualified Legal Interpreters should be utilized.

Qualified Legal Interpreters develop a unique skill set, enabling them to facilitate spoken, legal jargon clearly without interjecting personal bias or beliefs. High skilled Legal Interpreters are able to convey legal messages comprehensively for full deaf participation in the justice system. Civil rights awards Deaf people the opportunity to have appropriate access to qualified Legal Interpreters. Specific and special expertise in this interpreting setting is of the utmost importance.

If you're interested in learning about the laws in place to protect people with disabilities within the legal setting, below are a few provided resources:

U.S. Department of Justice – A Guide to Disability Rights Laws

U.S Department of Labor

Unspoken Language Services specialize in the following Legal settings:

Court-Ordered Treatment Programs
Attorney/Client Meetings
Administrative & Legislative Hearings
Legal Depositions

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