Ensure Accuracy in Every Word with Expert Court Reporting Services

Esquire Deposition Solutions certified court reporters deliver certified verbatim transcripts for all your legal proceedings, ensuring accuracy and professionalism through every step of the process.

Trust Esquire’s Certified Court Reporters for Precise Legal Records

At Esquire Deposition Solutions, our court reporters are certified and highly trained to capture the legal record and deliver certified verbatim transcripts you can rely on. As a leading court reporting firm, we take pride in providing top-notch court reporting services tailored to meet the needs of legal professionals nationwide.

With a national and global reach, Esquire stands out among court reporting companies with 41 office locations across the US and a worldwide network of more than 5,000 service providers. Our team of skilled court reporters ensures that every detail is captured accurately, whether you require in-person or remote court reporting services.

The Advantages of Realtime Court Reporting

During a deposition, attorneys must manage testimony, note cross-examination points, and handle objections. Esquire’s realtime court reporting experts alleviate this stress. With realtime court reporting, stenographic notes are instantly converted into readable text, providing lawyers with an immediate, searchable transcript. This allows attorneys to absorb information more effectively, note key follow-up questions, search for keywords, clarify unclear statements, and gain early access to testimony with a rough transcript delivered shortly after the proceeding. Esquire’s court reporter services streamline legal processes, enhancing efficiency and delivering accuracy.

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Why Legal Professionals Trust Esquire

Esquire court reporters are very reliable, on-time, and pleasant to work with, which makes depositions easier to do.

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Preserving the Record with the Esquire Court Reporting Process

All Esquire court reporters must achieve the Esquire mission:

“To preserve and protect the sanctity of the record to ensure equal access to justice for all.”

The sanctity of the record starts with a skilled, certified stenographic court reporter who impartially captures an exact record of the proceeding with speed and accuracy, resulting in the delivery of a complete, official transcript.

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Before the Proceeding

The Esquire Stenographic Court Reporter sets up and tests their equipment to ensure it is operating properly.

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During the Proceeding

The Esquire Court Reporter goes on the record, captures the spoken word, records backup audio, swears in witnesses, stamps and secures exhibits, controls the room, and goes off the record as agreed.

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After the Proceeding

The Court Reporter secures the proceeding by backing up the steno and audio files, then engages necessary resources to meet delivery expectations.

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First Level of Quality Assurance

The Court Reporter edits, proofreads, certifies, and submits the transcript, ensuring accuracy. Paper exhibits are express-shipped within 24 hours.

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Job Submission

The Esquire Court Reporter submits the certified transcript and stamped exhibits for production using Esquire’s secure portal.

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Delivering the Transcript

Esquire’s Production team validates transcript orders, performs a final quality check, produces the transcript, and delivers the transcript, exhibits, and optional video.

Frequently Asked Questions

Esquire offers comprehensive court reporting services for depositions and legal proceedings, whether conducted in-person, remotely, or in a hybrid format. Our skilled realtime court reporters deliver an instant transcript during the deposition, as well as a rough draft upon completion. Our court reporters uphold the highest standards of certification and professionalism. They expertly manage the proceeding, stamp and secure exhibits, control the pace of speech, clarify specialized terminology, and utilize advanced technology to ensure accuracy and efficiency, delivering a certified verbatim transcript.

Scheduling a deposition with Esquire is easy. You can fill out our online form here, call us at +1 (855) 676-2116, or reach out to one of our offices directly by visiting our office locations page.

Yes, Esquire provides last-minute court reporting services. Whether a court reporter canceled at the last minute, you have an unexpected hearing, or you need a deposition scheduled for the next day, Esquire is equipped to handle your urgent needs with professionalism and efficiency. 

Yes, Esquire supports remote and hybrid proceedings with a comprehensive suite of digital technologies. Our services include our eLitigate® Deposition Platform, as well as other video conference platforms, and digital exhibit solutions, ensuring seamless and efficient remote depositions. Our court reporters are experienced in handling virtual environments, providing the same level of precision and professionalism as in-person proceedings.

Esquire Deposition Solutions offers various transcript delivery options to meet the needs of legal professionals. Court reporters and voice reporters often offer realtime streaming for instantaneous access to the spoken word. Court reporters and voice reporters can also deliver rough draft transcripts shortly following the proceeding. Official transcripts can be delivered the next day or by standard delivery.

Esquire Deposition Solutions provides the appropriate court reporter to meet your needs, whether you require a stenographic court reporter or a voice writer. Stenographic court reporters use a steno machine to accurately capture a precise record of the legal proceeding. Voice writers, on the other hand, use their voice to create a text file by respeaking the live event into a microphone or an enclosed speech-silencing mask. Voice writers use a commercial speech recognition engine processes their speech to produce formatted text in real-time or at a later time. Some voice writers also utilize CAT software to enhance efficiency. 

The National Court Reporters Association is the primary certifying body for stenographic court reporters. All Esquire court reporters are encouraged to stay up to date with advancements in technology, changes to legal policies and procedures, and the latest developments in the industry.

Not all states require court reporter certification, but legal professionals can be assured that Esquire’s skilled court reporters will deliver professionalism, excellent performance, and a certified verbatim transcript.

For complex and large cases, Esquire provides dedicated case managers who offer exceptional litigation support beyond traditional court reporting services. At no additional charge, our knowledgeable case managers deliver concierge-level service, assisting with scheduling, locating venues, meeting international requirements, and much more. 

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