Preserve source context
Sender identity, timestamps, exhibit labels, page references and attachment relationships can be important. The translated evidence should make it possible to understand where each translated item came from in the source record.
Digital evidence is often chronological
Email chains, text messages and chat exports may only make sense as a sequence. Translating isolated lines without sender and time context can create ambiguity that the original record did not have.
Audio and video may require transcription first
Recorded evidence can require a source-language transcript before or alongside translation. Speaker labels, timestamps and unclear passages should be handled with a defined method rather than guessed.
Evidence rarely stands alone
The same evidence may be quoted in pleadings, witness statements or expert reports. Coordinating terminology across those files can reduce inconsistencies in the translated litigation record.
What to send when requesting availability or a quote
Send the evidence files or sample, language pair, file types, approximate volume, matter type, deadline and any required exhibit numbering, timestamps, transcription or certification.
Questions about evidence translation
Can WhatsApp or text-message evidence be translated?
Yes. Message order, sender identity and timestamps should be preserved when present in the source.
Can audio recordings be translated?
Yes, usually with transcription or a translated transcript workflow.
Can screenshots and images be used?
They can be assessed if the text is legible and the context needed by the legal team is clear.
Can evidence be translated in priority batches?
Yes. Counsel can identify the evidence needed first for a motion, hearing or witness.