Court Reporting Services

How far in advance should I book my deposition to secure coverage? 
It’s always best to schedule your proceeding as soon as possible. When scheduling, be sure to include all required information and/or include the Notice of deposition to expedite the scheduling process. 

How can I schedule a deposition?
We offer multiple ways to schedule a deposition. You can use the expedited scheduling feature within our secure Client Portal, email our team, or call 877.479.2482. You can also find and contact the scheduling team nearest you using our location finder.

Do you provide deposition space across the United States?
Yes, we have offices in all major metropolitan cities, including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Houston, Dallas, Chicago, New York City, Boston, Miami, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, and more. Additionally, we offer on-demand access to more than 12,000 offices in 2,700+ cities across the country. We also have capabilities to cover proceedings in Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and throughout Europe. 

How much does it cost to hire a court reporter?
Every deposition is different – from the length of the proceeding to the requirements and jurisdiction – making it hard to give an estimate as there is no one-size-fits-all (or even one-size-fits-most) answer. We offer competitive rates, professional court reporters, accurate service, and exceptional client service from localized, dedicated teams of professionals.

Do you offer expedited deposition transcript services?
Yes, we offer expedited deposition transcripts. When ordering services, you can indicate if you’ll need a rough draft, certified final transcript, expedited delivery, and other details. We can accommodate a wide range of expedite requests, including next day, two-day, three-day, etc. 

How quickly will I receive a copy of my deposition transcript? 
We offer delivery options to meet your needs, timeline, and budget. Please contact our teams for information specific to your requirements. 

Do you offer court reporters for virtual depositions and proceedings?
Yes, we can provide court reporters for in-person, virtual, and/or hybrid depositions and proceedings. We have an exclusive remote deposition platform to facilitate virtual and hybrid proceedings, plus a digital exhibit storage and sharing platform for ongoing exhibit management and sharing. 

Do you offer digital exhibit storage and sharing solutions?
Yes, InstantExhibit+™ provides a secure online repository for parties to upload exhibits electronically both before and during depositions, in addition to maintaining a central digital collection of exhibits for ongoing, complex, document-intense matters. Whether participants are in the same room or participating via a remote deposition, everyone has centralized access to the digital repository to view and examine introduced exhibits. This digital repository alleviates excess paper exhibits, promotes organization, and provides real-time access to exhibits for all parties. Learn more about digital exhibit storage and sharing. 

What court reporting methodologies do you offer? 
Court reporting relies on professional skill and technology, whether Stenography, Voice Writing, or Digital Reporting. All three court reporting methodologies lead to the production of a final, verbatim transcript of a deposition, trial, or other legal proceeding.

At U.S. Legal Support, you can choose to leverage a Stenographer, Voice Writer, or Digital Reporter for your proceeding. We have a network of 5,000+ professional court reporters across the country, ready to cover your next proceeding. 

What is a Digital Reporter?
The first thing to keep in mind about a Digital Reporter is that their primary function is the same as other types of court reporters: a trained, certified professional who understands civil procedure and is present for the duration of the proceeding. Digital reporters utilize high-performance audio recording equipment, specialized software, and other technology to capture an accurate record. This is not a “set-it-and-forget-it” recording that relies solely on technology, however. Digital reporters continuously monitor the proceeding, all technology, and the speech-to-text output to ensure a verbatim record. Learn more about digital reporting here.  

Do you offer a realtime feed of the court reporter’s transcript?
Yes, if you would like a realtime feed of the court reporter’s transcript, you may indicate this when ordering services. Realtime is available for remote and in-person proceedings. 

Do you offer a document depository?
U.S. Legal Support provides a secure online depository for produced documents to be available to all parties in a case whenever they’re needed. And when utilizing U.S. Legal Support for depositions, all clients also receive access to our document depository services at no additional charge. Learn more about our document depository. 

How can I prepare my client for an upcoming deposition?
Knowing how to prepare a client for a deposition is extremely important, especially if your client or witness is being deposed for the first time. They need to be armed with information on how to prepare for a deposition and avoid common pitfalls. 

For client and witness preparation, start by ensuring they understand that depositions are sworn testimony and may be leveraged both directly and indirectly by opposing counsel throughout a lawsuit or trial process. Learn more about how to prepare clients for an upcoming deposition. 

Do you offer an online Client Portal?
Yes, we have a secure online Client Portal that provides 24/7, central access to important case information and tools to keep your litigation moving forward. You can schedule depositions, view upcoming scheduled proceedings, review transcripts and exhibits post-proceeding, request record retrieval services, view retrieved records, pay invoices, and more. Our Client Portal is SOC 2 Type 2 and HIPAA compliant, helping to safeguard your confidential case and client information.