Legal Translation Services
Legal translation for contracts, court filings, and litigation — rendered by linguists with legal subject-matter expertise so every defined term, clause, and party name carries the exact same meaning in the target language. Confidential by default, with a signed Certificate of Accuracy on every job.
What legal translation really is
Not the words. The legal meaning.
A legal document is a machine made of language. Change one defined term, soften one obligation, or translate a term of art literally instead of by its legal equivalent — and the meaning shifts. Real legal translation is the discipline of moving that meaning intact from one legal system into another, so the translated text does exactly what the original does.
That is why our work is done by linguists with legal subject-matter expertise, locked to a per-matter glossary, and reviewed by a second linguist before it ever reaches you.
Legal equivalence, not literal words
Terms of art rarely map one-to-one between legal systems. We translate by legal effect — “consideration”, “estoppel”, “force majeure” — choosing the target-language term that carries the same obligation, not the closest dictionary match.
Defined terms stay locked
Every defined term, party name, and citation is captured in a per-matter glossary and enforced across every page and exhibit — so the same concept never appears under two different names.
Ambiguity is flagged, never guessed
When the source is genuinely ambiguous, we surface it in a translator’s note instead of quietly picking a reading. Counsel decides — the translation never makes the legal call for you.
Confidential from intake to delivery
Documents are handled as privileged material: NDAs signed before access, encrypted transfer and storage, scoped access, and deletion on your schedule.
What you get
Every matter, handled like work product.
Each legal translation ships as a complete deliverable — the translation, a signed Certificate of Accuracy, and the source — kept consistent, confidential, and ready for the people who will actually read it.
Signed Certificate of Accuracy
A formal attestation that the translation is complete and accurate, signed by your assigned linguist — included on every legal job.
Legal subject-matter linguists
Translators experienced in legal terminology and the conventions of the relevant practice area — matched to your matter.
Per-matter glossary
Defined terms, party names, and citations captured upfront and enforced across every page and exhibit.
Two-linguist review
A second legal linguist reviews against the source and glossary before the certificate is signed.
100+ languages, both directions
Every major world language, plus regional dialects — into and out of English.
Formatting fidelity
Headings, numbering, tables, and signature blocks preserved in-position so the translation reads like the original.
Confidential digital delivery
Signed packet delivered to your inbox and secure dashboard — fully digital, encrypted in transit and at rest.
How it works
Four steps. No friction.
From the moment you drop files under NDA to the moment the certified translation lands in your inbox — you see every step with a timestamp.
Upload under NDA
Drag and drop from your browser. Confidentiality applies from the first byte — documents are handled as privileged material.
Legal specialist matched
A linguist with subject-matter expertise in your practice area is assigned, and a per-matter glossary of defined terms is built before drafting.
Translated + legal QA
A second legal linguist reviews against the source and glossary for accuracy and consistency. Only then is the Certificate of Accuracy signed.
Secure digital delivery
Signed packet delivered as a single PDF to your inbox and secure dashboard — encrypted, and deletable on your schedule.
Document Types
The documents legal teams send us most.
Pick a category to see what it covers. Every file is translated by a legal subject-matter linguist and ships with the same signed Certificate of Accuracy and formatting fidelity.
Cross-border deals where every defined term, obligation, and liability clause has to carry the exact same legal weight in both languages.
Confidentiality & security
Your documents are privileged material.
Legal work lives or dies on confidentiality. We do not treat your files like attachments — we treat them like work product. Every safeguard below applies to every matter, by default, with no upgrade required.
NDA before access
Every linguist signs a confidentiality agreement before a single document is opened.
Encrypted in transit & at rest
Uploads move over TLS and are stored encrypted (AES-256) on US-based servers.
Scoped, audited access
Only the assigned team can open your matter, and access is logged end to end.
Deletion on your schedule
Documents are purged on request after delivery — no indefinite retention.
Consistency you can defend
Per-matter glossaries keep defined terms and party names identical across every exhibit.
Second-linguist review
A legal QA pass against source and glossary precedes the signed Certificate of Accuracy.
FAQ
Answers to what legal teams ask most.
The ones we hear most often, answered by our dispatch and project-management teams.
Can't find it here?
01Do your legal translators have legal training?
Yes. Our legal translators hold JDs, paralegal certifications, ATA legal-specialty credentials, or court-interpreter certifications. All translators are subject-matter vetted before assignment.
02Can you translate court filings for submission?
Absolutely. We provide certified translations of court filings that meet federal and state court requirements. Bates numbering, exhibit headers, and recipient-specific formatting are available on request.
03How do you handle confidential legal documents?
Every translator signs an NDA before accessing any documents. We use encrypted file transfer and access-controlled project management systems. Documents are permanently deleted after project completion upon request, and we can issue a chain-of-custody log.
04Can you handle large discovery productions?
Yes. We staff multi-linguist teams with shared translation memory and per-matter glossaries to keep terminology, party names, and defined terms consistent across hundreds of exhibits.
05What is your turnaround for legal translations?
Standard turnaround is 3–5 business days depending on volume. Rush and same-day service are available for urgent filings; we recommend planning ahead for large litigation projects.
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Get a legal translation back — without compromising confidentiality.
Upload your documents under NDA and receive an itemized quote in about an hour. Legal subject-matter linguists, a second-pair review, and a signed Certificate of Accuracy on every job.