Accurate witness statement translation services for legal proceedings

Witness statements are used in criminal trials, civil disputes, family law, employment tribunals, immigration cases and regulatory investigations. When they are drafted in another language, the court, tribunal or authority will usually require a complete and certified translation to consider them as evidence. Our specialist legal linguists ensure that every translated statement is clear, consistent and legally usable.

At Kings of Translation, we work with experienced translators who specialise in legal and evidential texts. They understand how to accurately convey factual descriptions, timelines, legal terminology and nuanced expressions that may affect credibility or interpretation. Formatting, paragraph numbering and exhibit references are carefully maintained to mirror the original statement, making it easier for solicitors, barristers and judges to navigate.

For UK matters, our certified translations are accepted by courts, the Home Office, police forces, HMCTS and other British authorities. If you are managing cross‑border litigation, arbitration or international investigations, our translations are also recognised by institutions worldwide, supporting smooth cooperation between jurisdictions.

We support law firms, corporate legal departments, government bodies and private clients in cases involving witnesses moving from one country to another, cross‑border incidents, or historic events documented abroad. Whether you require translation for an urgent injunction hearing or a long‑running inquiry, we provide a fast, dependable service with clear communication at every stage.

If your case involves additional supporting documents, you can combine witness statement translation with other certified translation services for police reports, contracts, medical records or identity documents, ensuring a consistent and efficient approach to the entire evidence bundle.

When presenting translated witness statements, courts and authorities typically require a formal certification confirming accuracy and completeness. Kings of Translation issues a translator’s certificate with every certified witness statement translation, including our details, language pair, date and a declaration that the translation is a true and accurate representation of the original document.

In the UK, our certifications are suitable for use before the Home Office, UK Visas and Immigration, the police, solicitors, barristers, family courts, civil courts and regulatory bodies. For international matters, we provide translations that comply with widely accepted professional standards, enabling use in immigration, asylum, commercial disputes and criminal proceedings across multiple jurisdictions.

Our rates are transparent: certified witness statement translations start from £29.90 per page, while standard non‑certified legal translation begins at £0.05 per word. You will receive a clear quote before we begin, with no hidden fees. Express options are available for urgent hearings or filing deadlines, often within 24–48 hours depending on length and complexity.

Security and confidentiality are essential in legal work. All documents are handled via secure systems, and our linguists are bound by strict confidentiality agreements. For highly sensitive cases, we can sign additional non‑disclosure agreements on request, giving law firms and clients extra reassurance.

Where cases involve related documentation, you may also be interested in our full range of legal translation services, ensuring your client's file is ready for review by British and international authorities.

Our process is designed to be straightforward for busy legal teams and individuals. You simply upload a scan or clear photo of the original witness statement, or provide an electronic copy, through our secure ordering system. We review the material, confirm your requirements, and issue a fixed quotation and delivery timeline before proceeding.

Once you approve, your statement is assigned to a legal‑specialist translator who is a native speaker of the target language. They produce a careful draft that preserves tone, register and any specific legal formulations. For complex or high‑stakes matters, a second linguist may review the translation as part of our quality assurance process, helping to ensure every detail is accurately rendered.

We then format the translation to mirror the original layout, including headings, numbered paragraphs, annexes and cross‑references. Where handwritten text, unclear wording or idiomatic expressions appear, our translators apply their professional judgement and may add brief translator’s notes where appropriate, always aiming to assist the court or authority without altering the evidential content.

On completion, we prepare a certification statement and provide you with a PDF copy by email. Hard copies with a physical stamp or signature can be posted if required by the court or authority. Because witness statements are often time‑sensitive, we offer expedited options and weekend work by arrangement, supporting urgent filings and last‑minute case developments.

If your matter also involves supporting legal instruments, you can streamline your workflow by using our broader legal translation services alongside witness statement translation, ensuring consistent terminology and style across contracts, pleadings and correspondence.