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Legal translation

Language support built for legal work

Get qualified translators and interpreters for contracts, filings, client meetings, and depositions, with a record of who worked on each translation.

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30+ years of experience translating for regulated industries ISO 17100:2015 ISO 9001:2015 ISO 18587:2017
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In a deposition, one mistranslated word changes the answer on the record. In a contract, it changes what a party is obligated to do. Legal translation is the one place where close enough has serious  consequences.

Intake & Interviews Agreements Legal Records Filings Proceedings

Stay informed when you cannot check the wording

Legal teams review wording carefully because clients, colleagues, courts, and agencies rely on accurate translation. When a translation is in a language no one on your team reads, you can’t check the wording yourself. By using our service, you can confirm who handles the translation, what experience they bring, and the review level selected for the project.

Argo Translation matches each request to a language professional and confirms the review level and required records during scoping. At project completion, the project report names each contributor and lists their education and experience.

Argo Translation certified

The credentials behind the signature

Three credentials come standard on every legal project. You won't have to request them after delivery, and you won't find them itemized as add-ons on your invoice.

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ISO 17100:2015
The translation standard: a qualified translator and an independent revision by a second linguist. Our certification to it is verified by third-party audit.
Signed Certificate of Accuracy
Included with every certified translation: the attestation USCIS and immigration courts require.
Regulatory Compliance Platform (RCP) reporting
Sent with every delivery, electronically signed: the linguists' credentials, the audit trail, and the archived copy.

How it works

Three steps from request to legal work in the right language

Step 1

Share the request

Share the documents or meeting details, languages involved, deadline, and any filing instructions.

Step 2

We plan the work

Argo Translation matches the language professionals and confirms the review, delivery date, and records.

Step 3

Legal work moves forward

Your team receives the translation or interpretation needed for the next filing, meeting, or decision.

Testimonials

What our customers are saying

“Argo Translation is simply amazing. I am able to speak to any client, at any time of day, in their first language. Clients expect clear communication, and Argo Translation is a key player in providing it.”
Attorney Carboy Law
“I have a training that will be sent to the whole company (globally). Argo Translation was recommended for providing a great service.”
Corporate Paralegal John Bean Technologies
“I was totally unfamiliar with the process, but I feel confident now that I can use Argo Translation to help me in any future need. All of my interactions are professional, accommodating, informative, responsive, and pleasant.”
Senior Paralegal Northwestern Mutual
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Language access plan

Turn language-access requirements into a written plan

A language access plan gives agencies and courts a consistent process for identifying when a person needs language assistance, arranging interpretation or translated documents, and recording what was provided. Use the fillable template to organize that process into written procedures.

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Two paths

Legal work with and without a translation partner

Without a partner

Translation starts before the filing instructions are confirmed.

A bilingual staff member translates between other responsibilities.

The translated file arrives without showing who handled the work.

Staff search for language help before a client meeting or deposition.

The translation schedule is set without the filing or meeting date.

With a partner

Filing instructions are confirmed before translation begins.

The request is assigned to a qualified language professional.

The project report names each contributor and lists their experience.

Phone or video interpretation is arranged for the conversation.

The delivery date is confirmed against your filing or meeting schedule.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about legal translation

What is the difference between legal translation and certified translation?
Legal translation describes the subject matter. Certified translation means the translated document comes with a translator’s certification. For USCIS, the translator certifies that the English translation is complete and accurate and that they are competent to translate it. Immigration courts require a signed certification stating that the translator is competent and that the translation is true and accurate. Other courts and agencies may have different rules.
How do you choose a translator for legal documents?
Argo Translation reviews your files, languages, deadline, review level, and filing instructions before assigning the work to a qualified language professional. When the project is complete, the project report names each contributor and lists their education and experience.
What affects the cost and turnaround?
Translation cost and turnaround depend on the amount of content, languages, subject matter, file format, review level, and deadline. Interpretation charges depend on the minutes used and whether you connect by phone or video. Share the project details for an exact quote and confirmed delivery date.
Are your interpreters certified for court?
It depends on the court and language. The federal court interpreter certification exam is offered only for Spanish. For other languages, federal courts may use interpreters classified as professionally qualified or language skilled. If you need an interpreter for a deposition, client meeting, or other out-of-court conversation, tell us the language and setting. We’ll confirm the available credential and phone or video option.
What do you need to quote a legal project?
For translation, send the files, languages, deadline, where the translation will be used, and any filing or review requirements. For interpretation, share the languages, date and time, setting, and whether you need phone or video access. Include any confidentiality, access, or retention requirements that may affect the work.
How is confidential material protected?
Argo Translation’s terms require it to protect source files and information you identify in writing as confidential. Access to client content is limited by role and need. Data is encrypted while it moves and while it is stored. Tell us before work begins if your matter has special rules for access, file retention, or where data may be stored.

Get a quote on your next legal project

Share the files or meeting details, languages, deadline, and any filing instructions. We’ll confirm the service, review level, scope, price, and delivery date for your matter before work begins.

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