Discover Court Reporting

A Career with Purpose, Precision & Progress

Court reporters create the official record and help preserve access to justice. They capture the spoken word accurately and protect the record in courtrooms, legal proceedings, classrooms, broadcasts, and live events.

Your Path. Your Purpose.

Court reporters play a vital role in our legal system by preserving every word, every time. Whether you choose stenography or voice writing, both paths prepare professionals to create an accurate and reliable record.

Two Paths. One Official Record.

Stenography

Stenographic reporters use a specialized shorthand machine to capture spoken words quickly and accurately. Their training includes machine shorthand, legal and medical terminology, transcript preparation, grammar, and realtime writing.

Voice Writing

Voice writers repeat spoken words into a specialized mask containing a microphone. Their training includes voice-writing technology, legal and medical terminology, transcript preparation, grammar, and realtime production.

Why Court Reporting?

A Rewarding Career

Be the trusted keeper of the record and an important part of the justice system.

Flexible & In Demand

Explore job stability, flexible schedules, and opportunities in several professional settings.

Earning Potential

Court reporting can offer strong earning potential and excellent benefits.

Make an Impact

Support attorneys, judges, litigants, and the public by creating accurate, timely records.

Where Court Reporting Can Take You

Official Court Reporting

Create the official record in courts, trials, hearings, and other legal proceedings.

Freelance & Depositions

Report depositions, examinations under oath, and other sworn testimony.

CART

Provide realtime text access in classrooms, meetings, conferences, and community settings.

Broadcast Captioning

Produce realtime captions for news, sports, live programming, and public events.

How to Get Started

  1. Learn about stenography and voice writing.
  2. Research court-reporting schools and training programs.
  3. Contact programs directly to compare schedules, costs, equipment, and course requirements.
  4. Complete your training and build the skills needed for professional certification.
  5. Explore careers in official court reporting, freelance reporting, CART, and captioning.

Court Reporting School List

Review training programs offering stenography, voice writing, or both. Some schools offer online programs, in-person instruction, or a combination of the two. Program structures and costs vary, so contact each school directly and research the option that works best for you.

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Training Programs

Stenography + Voice Writing Programs

Downey Adult School

Contact: Jennifer Shenbaum

[email protected]

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Tri Community Adult School

Contact: Carrie Ravenscroft

562-243-0362

[email protected]

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College of Court Reporting

Contact: Nicky Rodriguez

[email protected]

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West Valley College

Contact: Linda Lawson

[email protected]

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South Coast College

Private college

Contact: Yolanda Krieger

714-867-5009

[email protected]

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Stenography Programs

Mark Kislingbury Academy of Court Reporting

281-859-0791

[email protected]

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Allison Hall

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Cypress College of Court Reporting

Contact: Carole Freer

714-484-7211

[email protected]

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ChampionSteno

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Cuyahoga Community College

Contact: Stefanie Sweet

216-987-5671

[email protected]

Hardeman School of Court Reporting & Captioning

877-372-2278

[email protected]

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College of Marin / Indian Valley Campus

Northern California

Contact: Stephanie Stubbs

415-883-2211, ext. 8826

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Voice-Writing Programs

Poway Adult School / Twin Peaks Center

Contact: Judy Moreno

858-688-4024

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Vox Academy

Contact: Jennifer Thompson

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International Court Reporting Institute

Contact: Sarah Flynn

[email protected]

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Additional School and Career Resources

Meet Los Angeles Superior Court Official Court Reporters

LACCRA members attend job fairs, school events, and community programs to answer questions about the work, training pathways, and court-reporting careers.

Ask Us About Court Reporting

Questions? Let’s Connect.

Website: LACCRA.org

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @lacountycourtreporters

You have the ability. We’ll help you get there.