Professional English legal interpreting services

Select legal interpreting whenever precise spoken communication has legal consequences. Typical scenarios include court hearings, magistrates’ and Crown Court trials, immigration interviews, and tribunal proceedings. Our English legal interpreters maintain neutrality and accuracy, ensuring that all parties—judges, barristers, solicitors, witnesses, and defendants—understand each other without ambiguity.

For Home Office and UKVI appointments, an experienced interpreter safeguards due process by relaying each question and answer faithfully. In police interviews under caution, interpreters observe PACE and local protocols, enabling officers and interviewees to proceed correctly. In mediation or arbitration, interpreters help keep discussions productive and de‑escalated, so agreements and settlements aren’t derailed by misunderstandings.

We offer both consecutive and simultaneous modes depending on the setting. Consecutive interpreting is suitable for witness evidence, client consultations, and solicitor meetings—allowing pauses for clarity and note‑taking. Simultaneous interpreting supports fast-paced environments such as hearings with time constraints or multi-party conferences, minimizing interruptions and keeping proceedings on schedule.

Remote interpreting (phone or video) is ideal for urgent matters, last‑minute listings, or cross‑border cooperation. Secure virtual rooms are set up to protect confidentiality and meet UK GDPR requirements. On‑site attendance is recommended for complex trials, sensitive safeguarding issues, and scenarios involving vulnerable participants or long durations, where physical presence helps manage nuance and non‑verbal cues.

Across all formats, our coordinators help you choose the right setup: number of interpreters, breaks for long sessions, specialist knowledge, and the appropriate mode. With Kings of Translation’s global coverage, you can assemble multi-language teams for international matters when parties are moving from one country to another and need consistent communication at every stage.

Our legal interpreters are NRPSI registered or DPSI qualified, with proven experience in courts, tribunals, police procedures, and immigration settings. Many hold additional specialist credentials and undertake continuous professional development to remain current with UK legal terminology, case management systems, and courtroom etiquette. This ensures reliable interpreting—accurate, impartial, and fully aligned with legal standards.

Security and ethics are central. Interpreters are DBS checked and trained in confidentiality, data protection, and safeguarding. We operate under strict UK GDPR policies and deliver secure remote sessions via vetted platforms with waiting room controls, participant verification, and recordings disabled unless explicitly authorised by the court or convening authority.

You can request consecutive or simultaneous interpreters with subject‑matter expertise—for example, criminal law, family law, immigration, commercial disputes, or arbitration. For lengthy hearings, we schedule relay or team interpreting to maintain clarity and consistency. Our coordinators advise on equipment, headsets, and booth alternatives for venue‑based simultaneous delivery.

Kings of Translation is known for attentive customer support and a 98% customer return rate. We match you with interpreters who understand the cultural context behind the language—vital when managing delicate evidence, vulnerable witnesses, or culturally sensitive matters