Christina Courtright
Certified Spanish-English Translator and Interpreter

Some background…


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I was raised in a German-English bilingual household, then began learning French as a child. French studies continued through college, including a gap year at the Université de Caen, France. Thus, when I undertook to learn Spanish, I had the necessary foundational skills and learning techniques to make rapid progress. 

Then came 12 years living in El Salvador, where I worked entirely in Spanish as a document analyst, librarian, translator and researcher in university and non-profit settings. I have never stopped studying and learning Spanish, and have worked to develop and improve my translation skills since the mid-1980s, when I was first accredited by the American Translators Association. 

After moving to Indiana in 1999, I obtained a Master’s degree in Information Science and pursued PhD studies for several more years, focusing my research on information-seeking practices of Spanish-speaking immigrants. However, language work is my passion, and I chose to devote myself fully to the language profession starting in 2006.  Thanks to my graduate studies and earlier work in library and university settings, I am an accomplished researcher and now possess an extensive library of translation resources.

Court interpreting complements my translation skills and practice.  Shortly after the Supreme Court of Indiana began its Court Interpreter Certification program, I completed the training courses and passed the written and oral exams in 2004.  I became certified by the Administrative Office of the US Courts (Federal certification) in 2007, and interpret regularly in courts throughout the area.

Working on a freelance basis from my home office in Bloomington, I specialize in legal translations of documents produced in all Spanish-speaking countries.  At the client’s request, I can provide a notarized certification of translation accuracy. I am also available as a certified Spanish interpreter for hearings, trials, and depositions throughout Southern and Central Indiana and Northern Kentucky.


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