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A full glossary of legal terms can be found in these American Sign Language videos produced by the Midwest Center on Law and the Deaf.

Additional resources in ASL

Video series from the Chicago Hearing Society (CHS) that offers basic information on common legal topics in ASL. To watch these videos, click the titles below:

Last full review by a subject matter expert
March 06, 2023
Last revised by staff
August 26, 2024

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Requesting an interpreter for your court caseHow-To
Learn how to get a free court interpreter, when to request one, and what to do on your court date.

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This Easy Form helps you ask for an interpreter to help you or someone else understand what is being said in court.

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A video and a link to other videos by the Midwest Center on Law and the Deaf showing legal terms in American Sign Language.
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