Phone: 800.232.0265

SERVICE.
It's not just part of our name; it's part of our commitment to you, our clients and colleagues.

Whatever your reporting-related needs in Chicagoland, metropolitan or suburban, Chicago-area Realtime Reporters, Ltd., can help you achieve your goals, whether through our instantly accessible realtime services, transcript delivery on your schedule, videotaping and videoconferencing, document procurement, complimentary conference rooms, friendly and efficient office staff, or our highly credentialed court reporters experienced in technical, medical, and patent litigation.

Our reporters are proud members of the National and Illinois Court Reporters Associations and adhere to strict continuing education requirements. We abide by NCRA's Code of Professional Ethics and support the Ethics First program, which promotes the impartiality and neutrality of our record-preserving profession, spelling out gift giving and gift acceptance guidelines to ensure selection of reporting services based on ability and performance, not incentives. Attorneys are not immune to responsibilities and dangers associated with inappropriate gifting.

Nationwide deposition coverage with a single access point to Chicago-area Realtime Reporters is easy; we will connect you with high-quality, like-minded firms wherever your reporting needs take you. One call does it all!

We've been reporting the difficult and unusual in the Midwest since 1972, following in the footsteps of three generations of court reporters. Our team includes Registered Diplomate Reporters, the highest designation bestowed by the NCRA, Certified Realtime Reporters, Certified Legal Video Specialists, and an imposing Speed and Realtime Contest presence - we look forward to exceeding your expectations!


Melanie L. Humphrey-Sonntag
President

  • Past President, National Court Reporters Association
  • Fellow of the Academy of Professional Reporters
  • NCRA Speed Contest Medalist
  • NCRA Realtime Contest Qualifier
  • Illinois and Colorado Speed Contest Champion
  • Registered Diplomate Reporter
  • Certified Realtime Reporter
  • Realtime Systems Administrator
  • Illinois Certified Shorthand Reporter

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