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legal aid Interpreting services in the UK

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At LITS, we provide professional interpreting services for Legal Aid cases across criminal, civil, immigration, and family law. Our interpreters are fully qualified, experienced in legal and procedural terminology, and trusted by solicitors, barristers, and public authorities nationwide. In courtrooms, police stations, or client meetings, clear and impartial interpreting can make the difference between a fair hearing and a misunderstanding that jeopardises proceedings. With LITS, you can rely on interpreters who deliver every word with accuracy, professionalism, and confidentiality.

We work closely with Legal Aid solicitors and public bodies to provide interpreting for all stages of a case — from police interviews and solicitor conferences to hearings and expert appointments — ensuring compliance with Legal Aid Agency (LAA) requirements. For criminal Legal Aid work, we follow the Criminal Bills Assessment Manual, and for family law matters, we adhere to the Civil Finance Handbook, so that all disbursements and engagements are fully aligned with LAA guidance.

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Use Cases

What We Interpret Under Legal Aid

Court hearings and tribunals

Consecutive and simultaneous interpreting for magistrates’, crown, and family court hearings, as well as tribunal sessions.

police interviews & criminal proceedings

Clear and impartial interpreting during interviews, charge readings, bail hearings, and legal consultations.

family law & care cases

Sensitive, confidential interpreting for social services meetings, parental assessments, and family court hearings.

immigration & asylum hearings

Interpreting for Home Office interviews, appeal tribunals, and solicitor–client conferences to ensure procedural fairness.

medical & expert appointments

Support during psychiatric evaluations, medical assessments, and expert testimony in both civil and criminal contexts.

client consultations & preparatory meetings

Professional and reliable interpreting for solicitor conferences, case reviews, and pre-hearing discussions — ensuring clear communication at every stage.

Trusted By 1000’s

Testimonials

  • Translation documents were safely received. Thanks for dealing with this so promptly!

    L. S.

    Senior Advocate

    Romanian Service
    Burnley

  • I have used Kamila twice now.  She has helped me considerablly in terms of her attention to detail and the accuracy of her translated responses-vital in childrens cases in the family courts.

    Paul J.

    Senior Solicitor

    Polish Service
    Blackburn

  • Very helpful and courteous. Particularly grateful for the speedy work on the statement.

    N. Ross.

    Barrister.

    Urdu Service
    Blackburn County Courts.

  • The interpreter was great at interpreting in relaying the needs of the service-user to me.

    Emma L.

    Assessment & Support Officer.

    Bengali Service
    Burnley

  • Excellent as ever, even with a very difficult subject matter.

    M-C Gane.

    Barrister at Law

    Gujarati Service
    Preston Family Courts.

  • Excellent service provided. Great rapport with the linguist. Navigated an initially challenging clash of appointments. All worked out.

    Dr Mark C.

    Cognitive Psychologist

    Urdu Service
    Manchester

  • Absolutely Brilliant. Extremely helpful.  Happy to work with you again.

    Abigail K.

    Barrister at Family Law

    Urdu Service
    Liverpool

  • Thanks for being so speedy! Received the documents before the deadline.

    Samantha C.

    Solicitor & Partner

    Gujrati Service
    Bolton

  • Very polite and supportive. Thank You!

    Marta B.

    Clerk to School Governors.

    Urdu Service
    Preston

Why Choose LITS for Legal Aid Interpreting?

  • trusted partner for legal professionals

    Decades of experience working on LAA-funded criminal, family, and immigration cases.

  • Court-Approved interpreters

    Professional native linguists with the qualifications and expertise required for legal contexts.

  • Native-speaking Linguists

    Each one of our interpreters has in-depth cultural and sector knowledge.

  • Flexible service delivery

    Remote and in-person options tailored to each case.

  • 25+ years of expertise

    25+ years supporting law firms, barristers, and public institutions across the UK.
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How it Works

Legal aid compliance, disbursements and cost effiency

At LITS, we follow the incumbent Criminal Bills Assessment Manual for criminal Legal Aid cases and the Civil Finances Handbook for family law matters, both issued by the Legal Aid Agency (LAA). This ensures every interpreting assignment we undertake meets the strict funding and compliance standards required for your case.


We understand the financial pressures of Legal Aid work. Our interpreting services are billed as disbursements in accordance with LAA guidelines, with clear quotes provided in advance. We work efficiently and transparently to deliver cost-effective, professional interpreting without compromising on quality — helping solicitors maintain control of budgets while ensuring clients receive fair and accurate representation.

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If you’re a solicitor or legal professional in need of LAA-compliant interpreting services, LITS is here to help. Our interpreters cover over 300 languages, with fast availability for both remote and in-person cases.

Contact us today for a free, no-obligation quote — and ensure your legal aid cases are supported by interpreters you can trust.

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