A
court reporter or
court stenographer, also called
stenotype operator,
shorthand reporter or law reporter, is a person whose
occupation is to transcribe spoken or recorded
speech into written form, using shorthand, machine
shorthand or
voice writing equipment to produce official
transcripts of
court hearings,
depositions and other official proceedings. Court reporting companies primarily serve private law firms, local, state and federal government agencies, courts, trade associations, meeting planners and nonprofits.