Under the leadership of Founder and CEO Marsha J. Naegeli, CCR, CMRS, CRI, NAEGELI Deposition & Trial has set the benchmark for excellence in court reporting and litigation support across the United States. For nearly fifty years, we have provided unmatched reliability, accuracy, and innovation to attorneys, corporations, and government agencies in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and beyond.
Our Cedar Rapids Court Reporters bring the same trusted standard of service that has defined our firm nationwide. Whether assisting with complex multi-party cases, depositions, or high-profile hearings, we deliver with a focus on quality, efficiency, and timeliness. Conveniently located about 30 minutes from Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), we are fully equipped to serve clients throughout Cedar Rapids, Iowa and across the country.
Lawyers, corporate legal departments, and public agencies depend on trust and communication when it comes to legal transcripts. At NAEGELI Deposition & Trial, we perform comprehensive court reporting services that meet the high demands of 21st century litigation, built on a culture of excellence.
Skills and Experience
Highly Skilled Reporters: Our team includes court reporters with elite credentials such as Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) and Certified Real-Time Reporter (CRR). Every reporter is trained to handle complex testimony, technical subject matter, and rapid-fire proceedings while maintaining complete accuracy.
Easy Scheduling: Our 24/7 online scheduling system allows law firms to request court reporting or litigation support anytime. A dedicated case manager confirms your request promptly and handles every detail correctly.
Nationwide Presence: Our nationwide network delivers exceptional performance no matter where your case takes you. Whether you need in-person coverage or a virtual deposition, we manage every element under one roof.
Court Reporting Services
Expedited and Daily Copy Transcripts: For attorneys on tight deadlines, we provide same-day or daily copy transcripts that are reviewed and delivered with precision.
Arbitration and Hearing Reporting: Our teams in Cedar Rapids manage arbitration sessions, hearings, and administrative proceedings with professionalism and technical accuracy.
Telephonic and Interpreted Proceedings: We handle remote, multilingual, and telephonic depositions with transcriptionists skilled in legal and linguistic nuances, capturing every word correctly.
Rough Draft Access: When cases move fast, rough draft transcripts are available shortly after the session concludes, helping attorneys strategize and prepare motions without waiting for the final version.
Real-Time Reporting: Attorneys can follow testimony live, search keywords instantly, and annotate crucial points during proceedings. Our technical specialists ensure a smooth, real-time experience every time.
Added Benefits for Legal Teams
Searchable Transcripts: We provide full word-indexed transcripts, giving you the ability to find testimony by keyword, witness, or date with ease.
Professional Conference Rooms: Our Cedar Rapids office offers private, fully equipped conference spaces ideal for depositions, mediations, or hybrid meetings. Each room features advanced audiovisual and connectivity tools.
Innovative Technology: We integrate the latest tools for transcript delivery, synchronized video, and exhibit management. Everything is designed to fit seamlessly with your existing litigation software.
Confidentiality You Can Rely On: From encryption protocols to secure repositories, our commitment to client privacy is absolute. Every document and recording is protected at the highest level.
Around-the-Clock Support: Legal cases do not follow business hours, and neither do we. Our support team and case managers are available day and night to meet your scheduling or technical needs.
Legal Transcription
When accuracy matters, experience makes the difference. Our legal transcription team combines human skill with modern technology to produce transcripts that meet the highest legal and judicial standards. We do not rely solely on automation or manual transcription. We use both intelligently for maximum clarity and speed.
We handle transcriptions for:
Trials, hearings, and depositions
Meetings, 911 calls, and voicemails
Recorded interviews, videos, and conferences
Our transcriptionists have knowledge of multiple disciplines, including legal, medical, and corporate subject matter, and can deliver certified transcripts in more than 200 languages.
To meet urgent deadlines, we also offer:
Rough Draft Transcripts – Delivered usually within hours for quick review and early strategy planning.
Real-Time Reporting – Enables attorneys to follow testimony live and mark key portions for immediate use.
Legal Videography
A video can capture tone, expression, and credibility in a way that words alone cannot. Our certified legal videographers in Cedar Rapids can record testimony using professional-grade audio and video equipment. This helps preserve every detail.
We offer:
Certified Legal Video Specialists (CLVS) trained in courtroom standards
High-definition video and audio recording for maximum clarity
Transcript-synced video for powerful trial presentations
Discovery Videos for internal use and case preparation
Our synchronized video-transcript technology allows legal teams to highlight exact phrases during playback, making it easier to reference key moments during trial or mediation.
Remote Depositions
Remote depositions have become integral to today’s litigation, and NAEGELI Deposition & Trial has set the standard for security, quality, and dependability. We conduct thousands of successful virtual depositions every year, supported by trained technicians who oversee every session.
You can expect:
Secure, encrypted video platforms for maximum confidentiality
Dedicated live technician support from start to finish
Pre-deposition system checks for flawless connectivity
Real-time exhibit sharing through screenshare or managed display
Whether you are deposing a witness across town or across the country, our Cedar Rapids team ensures that every remote deposition feels as natural and efficient as an in-person proceeding.
Copying and Scanning
Managing legal documents takes technological skill and care, and our copying and scanning specialists deliver on both. Whether handling a single binder or a full warehouse of case files, we transform your materials into organized, high-quality, digital or physical records.
Our services include:
Legal copying and high-speed scanning
OCR-enabled searchable digital files
Bates stamping, pagination, and file indexing
Secure document storage and destruction
Trial exhibit creation and labeling
Every document is handled under strict chain-of-custody protocols. From initial pickup to digital delivery, your materials remain private, secure, and accessible only to authorized parties.
Legal Interpreting
Communication is the foundation of every case, and our legal interpreters help ensure that language barriers never interfere with justice. We provide interpreting and translation in more than 200 languages and dialects.
Our capabilities include:
In-person, remote, and hybrid interpreting
Court-certified interpreters for depositions and trials
Translation of contracts, medical records, and legal filings
American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation
Context-aware translation for culturally accurate communication
Each interpreter is carefully matched to the case type, ensuring both linguistic correctness and legal fluency. Whether you are conducting a deposition in Cedar Rapids or managing a multilingual case across jurisdictions, our team ensures every word is faithfully represented.
Trial Presentation
Effective trial presentation can be the difference between explaining and persuasion. Our trial presentation specialists in Cedar Rapids merge storytelling, design, and technology to create clear, compelling visuals that help jurors and judges grasp complex issues with ease.
Our trial presentation support includes:
Strategy development and exhibit preparation
Mock jury trials and focus group testing
Multimedia displays with synchronized video and transcripts
Full courtroom and war room setup with professional equipment
24-hour on-site and remote technical support
We manage every detail from technology installation to digital file organization so you can focus your energies entirely on presenting your case.
For nearly fifty years, NAEGELI Deposition & Trial has been synonymous with integrity and innovation. In Cedar Rapids and nationwide, we continue to raise the standard in court reporting and litigation support, earning honors such as Outstanding Professional Service and Best Court Reporting Firm.
Our commitment to our clients remains steadfast: to provide every legal professional with the tools, skills, and reliability needed to succeed in every case. Call us at (800) 528-3335 or email SCHEDULE@NAEGELIUSA.COM or use our website chat feature to communicate with us.
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