Representing yourself? We can transcribe your hearing.

We turn the recording of your hearing into a transcript. We are not lawyers, so the rest of your case stays with you, deadlines included.

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How ordering works

  • 1. Know what you need

    Work out your deadline and which hearings you need before you order. A lawyer can advise you, and the court clerk can explain the court's process.

  • 2. Order the recording from the clerk

    In most cases the clerk mails the recording to us or sends it digitally. You can also bring it to our Tacoma office.

  • 3. Create an account

    Register in our web app. We deliver your transcript to your account there, or by email.

  • 4. Pay, then we start

    We may ask for payment in full or a deposit before work begins. Work starts once we have the recording and the payment.

What we handle

  • A transcript of your hearing

    Made from the recording, and delivered to your account in our web app or by email.

  • Approved in 22 Superior Courts

    We are an approved transcription vendor in 22 Washington Superior Courts, plus the US Bankruptcy Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Washington. Not sure about your court? Ask the clerk before you order.

  • Billed per page

    We bill per transcript page, at a rate set by your turnaround, so the final price depends on the pages we produce. If you have the audio file, our web app gives an estimate.

  • Standard or expedited

    Standard takes 7 to 14 business days. Expedited runs same day to 3 business days, at a higher per-page rate.

  • Spanish recordings

    If the recording is in Spanish, we can transcribe it and translate it into English. Spanish to English is the only translation we offer.

  • Filing for an appeal

    When the court requires the transcriber to file the transcript, as in an appeal, we file it, and a fee may apply. Otherwise you file it.

What stays with you

  • No legal advice

    We are not lawyers. We cannot advise you on your case or help you prepare it.

  • Deadlines stay with you

    Your due dates, and what to file in what order, are yours to track.

  • You choose the hearings

    Deciding which hearings to order is a legal question for you or a lawyer.

  • Recordings come from the clerk

    In most cases you order the recording from the court clerk, and the clerk sends it to us.

  • You file and serve your papers

    Preparing your court papers, filing them and serving the other parties are up to you.

  • Not free, even with a fee waiver

    A court fee waiver does not make our transcripts free. If you have approval for a public agency to pay for your transcript, we bill that agency.

Where to get help with the rest

  • The court clerk

    Start with the clerk’s office for questions about the court’s process. In most cases it is also where you order the hearing recording.

  • A courthouse facilitator

    In a family law case, many counties have a courthouse facilitator who can explain the process and help with forms. Facilitators are not lawyers either. Ask the clerk whether your county has one.

  • A lawyer

    For advice about your case, talk to a lawyer. The Washington State Bar Association’s Finding Legal Help page points to free legal aid and local lawyer referral services.

  • Free legal information

    WashingtonLawHelp.org has free information and forms for common civil legal problems in Washington, plus a directory of legal aid programs.

Questions about ordering a transcript

  • I’m pro se. Will you figure out my deadline?

    No. We do not work out deadlines for anyone. Your due dates, what to file and in what order, and every other step in your case are yours to track. A missed deadline can hurt your case, so confirm yours with a lawyer, and ask the court clerk about the court’s process.

  • My fee waiver means the transcript is free, right?

    No. A court fee waiver does not make our transcripts free, and a fee waiver on its own is not approval for an agency to pay. If you do have approval for a public agency to pay for your transcript, send us a copy when you order, and we bill that agency for the approved transcript. Not sure what you have? Ask the court clerk or a lawyer.

  • Can you tell me what to order?

    No. That is a legal question for you or a lawyer. Once you know which hearings you need, we can transcribe them.

  • Will you get the recording from the court?

    Usually not. The court clerk can tell you whether your hearing was recorded. In most cases you order the recording from the clerk, and the clerk mails it to us or sends it digitally. You can also drop it off at our Tacoma office. The address and hours are on the contact page.

  • How much will my transcript cost?

    We bill per transcript page, at a rate set by the turnaround you choose. A minute of audio makes about one page, but that varies with how much talking is in it, so the final price depends on the pages we produce. If you have the audio file, our web app gives an estimate. An estimate is not the final price, which can be higher or lower.

  • Do I pay before you start?

    Plan on it. For each order we decide whether to ask for payment in full or a deposit before work begins, and work starts once it arrives. We take credit cards. A missed court deadline is not grounds for a refund.

  • Will my transcript be ready in time?

    That depends on when the recording reaches us and on the turnaround you choose. Standard is 7 to 14 business days, and expedited is same day to 3 business days. Check your own deadline, and leave time for the recording to reach us.

  • Will you file it for me?

    Only when the court requires the transcriber to file it, as in an appeal, and a fee may apply. Otherwise you file the transcript yourself, and serving the other parties is up to you.

Ready to order?

Create an account in our web app. We deliver your transcript there, or by email.

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