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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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.
Before the Proceeding
The Esquire Stenographic Court Reporter sets up and tests their equipment to ensure it is operating properly.
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.
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.
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.
Job Submission
The Esquire Court Reporter submits the certified transcript and stamped exhibits for production using Esquire’s secure portal.
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.
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