Vernon Court Reporters is proud to announce that we have been officially approved as transcriptionists for Lewis County Superior Court in Chehalis, Washington. This approval authorizes us to prepare verbatim reports of proceedings and appellate transcripts pursuant to GR 35 and RAP 9.2, the Washington State court rules that govern transcript preparation for appeals.
Lewis County is home to one of western Washington’s more active Superior Courts, serving a large rural and semi-rural population across communities including Chehalis, Centralia, Morton, and Winlock. The court handles a broad caseload — from felony criminal proceedings and family law matters to civil litigation, probate, and juvenile cases — and it operates with three Superior Court judges. That volume means transcripts are regularly needed for appeals, post-conviction review, and other legal proceedings, and having a pre-approved transcriptionist makes the process faster and smoother for everyone involved.
How to Order a Lewis County Transcript
Lewis County Superior Court records its proceedings electronically. When you need a transcript, the process starts with requesting a copy of the audio recording directly from the court:
- Request the recording: Submit a records request to the Lewis County Clerk’s Office at the Law & Justice Center, 345 W. Main Street, Chehalis, WA 98532, or email [email protected]. Audio recordings of proceedings are available on CD for $25.
- Submit for transcription: Once you have your recording, upload the file securely through our online platform or ship the CD directly to our office.
- Receive a certified transcript: We return a verbatim, certified transcript ready for filing with the Court of Appeals or for any other legal use.
Ready to Get Started?
Getting a transcript underway is straightforward:
- Register an account on our secure platform.
- Upload your audio file for transcription.
- Get an instant quote with transparent pricing and an estimated delivery timeline.
- Submit your request — we’ll handle the rest.
Why Attorneys and Litigants in Lewis County Trust Vernon
With over four decades of experience serving Washington State courts, Vernon Court Reporters brings a level of precision and reliability that matters when transcripts are going into an appellate record. A single missed word or unclear passage can affect how a reviewing court interprets the record below — which is why accuracy isn’t a nice-to-have, it’s the whole job.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Court-approved under GR 35 — our transcripts meet Washington’s standards for verbatim reports of proceedings submitted on appeal.
- Certified accuracy — every transcript is prepared by a trained transcriptionist and certified for official use.
- Experience with all audio formats — we work with CD recordings, FTR (For The Record) audio files, JAVS recordings, and digital uploads.
- Purpose-built platform — our web application makes it easy to submit files, track progress, and receive completed transcripts without back-and-forth emails.
- Statewide approvals — Vernon is approved in more than 17 Washington Superior Courts, including neighboring courts in Pierce, Mason, Thurston, and King counties.
Serving the Entire Lewis County Legal Community
Whether you’re a criminal defense attorney preparing a sentencing appeal, a family law litigant seeking review of a parenting plan order, or a civil practitioner who needs a precise record of a key hearing, Vernon Court Reporters is ready to help. We understand the stakes involved in appellate work and the tight deadlines that come with it.
We’re honored to be approved to serve Lewis County Superior Court and look forward to supporting the legal community in Chehalis and across the county.
