Frequently Asked Questions

  • A court interpreter, or legal interpreter, provides real-time spoken interpretation between parties who do not share a common language, in settings such as courtrooms, depositions, and attorney-client meetings. A legal interpreter maintain strict neutrality, ensure accuracy, and protect the confidentiality of all discussions they interpret. A legal interpreter is distinct from a legal translator, who works with written documents rather than live speech. See services offered for specific interpreting formats.

  • A Qualified interpreter has passed a written exam covering legal terminology, ethics, and a language proficiency interview administered by the Maryland Judiciary. Qualified is one of two registry tiers, the other being Certified, which requires passing an additional exam. View the full public registry or learn more about the Maryland Court Interpreter Program.

  • Sophie Darsy is listed on the Maryland Judiciary's public Court Interpreter Registry, searchable under French.

  • I interpret for depositions, court hearings, attorney-client consultations, document review sessions, and for both civil and criminal proceedings, in French and English. See the full service list to find the right fit for your matter.

  • I work across the full range of legal proceedings and prepare for every assignment accordingly. Whenever needed, I research the specific terminology so I arrive fully equipped to handle the context specific to your matter. See my full range of services.

  • Book directly online and see real-time availability instantly.

  • I accept same-day and short-notice requests. Check real-time availability and book online now.