Interpreting · Legal & court interpreting in New Zealand
Legal & court interpreting in New Zealand
Experienced legal interpreters for lawyer-client meetings, hearings, tribunals, interviews and other legal settings. Accurate, impartial and confidential.
Compliance & confidentiality
Professional interpreters, confidential by default.
Professional interpreters
Our interpreters are carefully selected based on their qualifications, training, professional experience and relevant legal interpreting experience. Many hold NAATI certification, while others bring extensive professional interpreting experience and sector expertise. Our NZSL interpreters hold recognised NZSL qualifications.
Confidentiality is the default
Our interpreters work under confidentiality obligations on every booking, and we handle your information in accordance with our privacy policy.
Common scenarios
Where we work.
- Lawyer-client meetings and instructions
- Court hearings and tribunals
- Police and statutory interviews
- Mediation, arbitration and dispute resolution
Most-requested languages
Languages we match most often here.
Related translation
Need documents as well?
How we deliver
In person, by phone, or by video.
In person
Professional interpreters available for legal appointments, meetings and proceedings in and around New Zealand's main centres.
By phone
Fast to arrange and available anywhere in New Zealand.
By video
A flexible option for remote and short-notice meetings where visual communication is important.
Some of the organisations we work with
Trusted by providers nationwide
Why our clients choose us.
Legal interpreting requires accuracy, impartiality and confidentiality. We carefully match interpreters to each booking based on language, location, relevant experience and the requirements of the assignment.
We work with more than 130 organisations nationwide across healthcare, legal, business and community settings.
FAQ
Quick answers.
Are your interpreters experienced in court settings?
Yes. For court and tribunal bookings, we match interpreters with relevant legal and court interpreting experience who understand the standards of accuracy, impartiality and professionalism these settings require.
Is everything kept confidential?
Yes. Our interpreters work under confidentiality obligations on every booking, and we handle your information in accordance with our privacy policy.
Can you provide certified translations of legal documents?
Yes. We provide professional translation of legal documents and certified translations where required. Requirements can vary depending on the document and the organisation or authority receiving it, so we recommend letting us know where the translation will be submitted when requesting a quote.
How quickly can you arrange a legal interpreter?
All enquiries are answered on the day. For urgent hearings, interviews or meetings, call 0800 833 225 and we will arrange an appropriate interpreter as quickly as availability allows.
Do you cover regions outside the main centres?
Yes. We provide interpreting services nationwide. In-person availability depends on language, location and timing, while phone and video interpreting allow us to support legal meetings and appointments throughout New Zealand.
Book a legal interpreter.
In person, by phone, or by video. All enquiries answered on the day.