Testimonials

In thirty years of legal practice representing Chinese speaking clients in family law actions, criminal defense and/or civil litigation before the California State and/or Federal Courts, this is the first testimonial that I have been inspired to write commending a language interpretation and translation agency for the services provided to my legal practice; which in your case I have found to be superior to any other agency that my firm has used to date. Please accept my highest complements for the excellence of the interpretation and translation work your company has provided my legal practice during the past two years.

I have utilized the interpretation services of your company numerous times, both in contested hearings before the court and in depositions concerning complex and difficult cases, often involving the transliteration of unusual technical terms and atypical idioms that have required extraordinary expertise of the interpreter to provide an accurate, complete and rapid interpretation during the examination of Chinese speaking witnesses for the court record. The Chinese (dialects: Mandarin, Cantonese and Shanghainese) language interpretations that you have provided my office to date, whether in instantaneous style (interpretation as the witness speaks) or in sequential format (English to Chinese; Chinese to English) have consistently been delivered without error, regardless of the many hours of continuous work that have often been required of you. The accuracy and fluency of your interpretations have never been questioned by my clients or my client's witnesses, nor have I ever received anything but complements from opposition witnesses or counsel regarding your services.

The assistance that your company has provided in translating written documentation for my practice has been equally superb. To your company's claim that nothing is ever "lost in translation" I would add that your translation of documentation written in Chinese has consistently been "letter perfect". Whether rendered as "sight" translation during ongoing oral legal proceedings or written translation attested as accurate and attached to exhibits, I can have absolute confidence that the transcription will be a literal and perfect expression of the true and original intent of the writer.

Most important, your charming personality, your exact punctuality and the consummate professionalism you display in your labors greatly contributes to the high confidence my clients place in me as their legal representative in having secured the services of such an expert translator on their behalf. An attorney's reputation is often reflected in the quality of the various support services that he utilizes in his practice as perceived by the client. Your firm has consistently enhanced the image of my legal practice before my clients in that regard.

Finally, I am very comfortable with the efficiency and understanding exhibited in the business practices of your company. You have been very accommodating and sensitive to the special needs of my clients, who have often been under considerable stress during the legal process, and in the scheduling needs of my practice. Your email billing system with a thirty-day payment window has been most convenient for my clients and I have found your fee schedule to be very competitive for this industry in the San Francisco Bay area.

It is with every confidence and delight that I submit this testimonial to your firm in thanks for the services that you have rendered my practice to date. Without hesitation or reservation, I recommend your interpretation and translation services to any in need of the "perfect" translation

Douglas A. Unsworth, J.D.
Attorney at Law

We hired Amanda Peeters to serve as an interpreter on one of our highly sensitive and demanding cases.  She was excellent and made the client and other lawyers we were working with feel very comfortable and confident that our communications were being translated correctly.  Amanda did an outstanding job translating very technical terms and complicated issues.  She is also a wonderful person and very easy to work with – she was extremely flexible and made it a priority to provide top-notch service to us and our client.  I would not hesitate to recommend her and look forward to the opportunity to work with Amanda again.

Jennifer Fisher
Attorney at Law, Duane Morris LLP

It was not an easy deposition for a plethora of reasons, and you handled yourself like the consummate professional.  I was thoroughly impressed with you as were all of the other seasoned attorneys in the room.  I am going to strongly recommend you, without reservation, to anyone who is looking for an interpreter.

Rowena C. Seto, Esq.
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP

I have worked with Ms. Peeters several times over the last four years and unequivocally recommend her services.  She has a unique international background and impressive credentials, yet is extremely personable and caring.  In all instances she has gone above and beyond to assist me in my criminal law practice.  For example, she rearranged her weekend schedule to visit a client of mine in custody with whom I could not communicate due to the language barrier.  Her assistance has been invaluable in translating complex legal documents to clients with little formal education, and she seems to intuitively grasp the points of contention.  Ms. Peeters has a great sense of humor and an obvious passion for her work.

Sara Zalkin
Attorney at Law at Pier 5 Law

I have been very pleased with the quality of translation service I have received with A List Communication. The translators are professional, efficient, and accurate. I am impressed with the ability to communicate highly technical and specialized terms between Korean and English speaking parties. Also, the interpreters have been available at a moment's notices. I look forward to using your translation services in the future.

Stewart Witter
Product Manager
Thermal Technology, LLC

I contacted A-List Communication from a contract they posted on the NCTA list and worked on a translation project with them. It was a great experience from beginning to end, very professional. They made 100% sure the client has approved and guaranteed payment before they asked me to start the work. They answered all my questions quickly and well. They were very pleasant to work with and they paid my invoice earlier than anticipated. They have my highest recommendation.

Farinaz Agharabi, Translator
Member of NCTA and ATA
Languages: French, English, Persian

It has been a great pleasure representing your agency at a deposition for one of your clients. You have been very professional not only in your dealings with your clients but also with your independent contractors. Your friendly and timely reminders for assignment details are greatly appreciated.  Furthermore, as an independent contractor, I find your agency very prompt in payment. 

Ronnie Leong
California Court Registered Burmese Interpreter