I am a California Certified Spanish Court Interpreter and professional Spanish-English legal translator with more than 30 years of experience working with complex legal language in high-stakes settings.
My background includes extensive work in courtrooms, legal proceedings, attorney-client communications, and the translation of legal and professional documents. That experience has given me a deep familiarity with legal terminology, procedural language, nuance, and the importance of preserving meaning accurately across languages.
Legal translation requires more than fluency in two languages. It requires an understanding of context, terminology, tone, and the legal significance of the words being translated.
My work as a California Certified Spanish Court Interpreter has required me to interpret complex legal concepts accurately and clearly in real time. I bring that same level of care, precision, and attention to written translation projects.
I provide professional English-to-Spanish and Spanish-to-English translation for attorneys, law firms, businesses, and individuals throughout the United States and internationally.
I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish from UCLA and completed graduate-level studies in Translation and Interpretation at the Monterey Institute.
I also studied in Spain and have extensive experience working across Spanish-speaking cultures and legal contexts.
My professional background has focused heavily on legal language, including litigation, court proceedings, attorney-client communications, contracts, agreements, and other complex written materials.
I provide professional translation in both directions:
English to Spanish
For legal documents, contracts, agreements, correspondence, client communications, and other professional materials intended for Spanish-speaking readers.
Spanish to English
For legal and professional documents originating in Spanish-speaking countries or communities that need to be accurately understood in English.
Because legal terminology can vary significantly by jurisdiction and country, I pay close attention to context and intended meaning rather than relying on word-for-word substitution.
Clients work directly with me throughout the translation process.
Direct communication makes it easier to discuss terminology, clarify context, maintain consistency across multiple documents, and address questions efficiently.
There is no unnecessary agency layer between you and the professional translating your documents.
Although I am based in California and certified as a Spanish court interpreter in California, my written translation services are available remotely to clients throughout the United States and internationally.
Documents can be submitted electronically, allowing attorneys, law firms, businesses, and individuals anywhere in the world to work with me directly.
Legal and professional documents often contain sensitive, confidential, or privileged information. I approach each project with professionalism, discretion, and careful attention to detail.
My goal is to produce clear, accurate, natural translations that preserve the meaning, tone, and intent of the original document.
If you need professional Spanish-English legal translation, I would be happy to review your document or a representative sample and provide a quote.
Please email your document or sample to lucindaaragon@yahoo.com.
All materials submitted for review will be treated as confidential.