German-Spanish Interpreter and Translator for Law Firms and Courts
I am a sworn interpreter for Spanish at the OLG Dresden — since 2011 — and a qualified lawyer holding a degree from the Complutense University of Madrid. This combination is at the heart of what I offer to law firms, public prosecutors and courts: I understand not only what is being said but also what it means in procedural and substantive terms. Since 2005 I have been working on criminal proceedings, family and civil cases, hearings and notarial deeds — and I have over 700 days of experience in BAMF proceedings.
What I do for law firms
- Client meetings in the firm’s offices or in remand custody, preparation for police interviews, trials and hearings
- Interpreting witness and suspect interviews with the police and the prosecutor
- Translation of case files, pleadings, judgments and indictments into Spanish
- Telephone and video interpreting for short follow-ups
- Accompaniment to notarial appointments in connection with powers of attorney or inheritance matters
I work regularly with criminal defence lawyers, family lawyers and migration lawyers in Leipzig, Dresden, Chemnitz and Halle.
What I do for courts and prosecutors
- Trial interpreting in criminal, family and civil matters
- Evidence-taking, witness and expert examinations
- Custody hearings, opening orders, judgment pronouncements
- Hearings before the investigating judge
BAMF proceedings — a league of its own
More than 700 days as an interpreter in proceedings of the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF). Hearings in initial and follow-up applications, revocation and withdrawal proceedings, Dublin hearings.
Court appointment and JVEG-based invoicing
In proceedings with court-appointed counsel, interpreter fees are invoiced under the JVEG. I am familiar with the procedure and can coordinate the application to the court office together with your firm.
The Federal Court Interpreters Act (GDolmG) 2023
With the GDolmG in force since 1 January 2023, sworn status has been placed on a uniform federal footing. Oaths taken under the previous state law, such as mine at the OLG Dresden, remain valid under § 189 (2) GVG until 31 December 2026.
Confidentiality
As a sworn interpreter, I am bound by law to professional secrecy under § 189 GVG. Sensitive documents are exchanged via secure channels.
Frequently asked questions
Can you request court appointment for a court-appointed defence lawyer?
The application is filed by the defence. I can support you with the justification, JVEG invoicing and correspondence with the court office.
How short notice can you take on an assignment?
For short-notice assignments (arrest warrant, hearing), please call me directly.
Do you translate case files into Spanish?
Yes. Indictments, judgments, essential parts of case files and correspondence.
Do you travel to hearings outside Saxony?
Yes. Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia regularly; other federal states on request.