New Mexico Webinar Registration
Training for Professional Interpreters
Upcoming Webinar:
The New Mexico Judiciary has sponsored 30 participants to attend for free on a first-come-first-serve basis. Once those spots are filled, you can still join the webinar at a highly discounted rate of just $12!
Please login to the meeting 15 minutes early as we will begin promptly at 6:30 AM MT / 8:30 AM ET
Registration closes on December 06, 2024, at 3 PM Mountain Time/ 5 PM Eastern Time.
If you need special accommodations to attend this webinar, please contact our office at 407-677-4155
DUI Training for Interpreters
August 28, 2025
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM MT / 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM ET
This specialized training is designed to equip interpreters with the knowledge and practical skills needed to interpret effectively in DUI (Driving Under the Influence) cases. Through targeted instruction and guided practice, you'll become more confident navigating the terminology, forms, and procedures commonly encountered in these proceedings.
What You’ll Learn:
Key legal terms and phrases used in DUI cases
Techniques for sight translation of DUI-related documents
Strategies for accurate simultaneous interpretation during courtroom interactions
Hands-on practice to reinforce and apply your learning in real-world scenarios
This webinar provides a focused opportunity to sharpen your interpreting skills in a high-demand legal area. Don’t miss this chance to grow your expertise and improve your courtroom performance.
Register today and build your confidence in DUI interpretation cases!
James Plunkett
Presenter
James Plunkett is a nationally-known interpreter instructor. He also trains new judges and court staff on how to work with court interpreters. He is certified by the AOUSC as a Spanish and English court interpreter. He is a rater for a national credentialing program for interpreters. He has worked as a court interpreter for the 13th Judicial Circuit in Florida and as the Coordinator of Interpreting Services and Language Access Program for the District of Columbia Courts. He speaks and trains at state court interpreter programs nationwide and through online teaching platforms. He holds a BA degree in General Social Studies from Providence College. He was raised in Lima, Peru. He also communicates in Portuguese, some French and basic American Sign Language.
Previous Webinars
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Is the Code of Ethics Absolute?
Agustin de la Mora
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Secrets of Sight and Simultaneous
Agustin de la Mora
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Weightlifting for Court Interpreters: Part 1
Claudia Villalba
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Weightlifting for Court Interpreters: Part 2
Agustin de la Mora
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Getting Started with Remote Interpreting: Challenges, Opportunities, and Practical Tips
Tamber Hilton
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Research and Assignment Prep for Interpreters
Agustin de la Mora
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Anatomy of a Plea: Structure and Process
Maria Ceballos-Wallis
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DUI Training for Interpreters
James Plunkett
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Let's Evaluate, Prepare & Interpret: Part 1
Agustin de la Mora
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Let's Evaluate, Prepare & Interpret: Part 2
Agustin de la Mora
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Advanced Note Taking
Claudia Villalba
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What Do I Do Now? Part 1
Maria Ceballos-Wallis
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What Do I Do Now? Part 1
Maria Ceballos-Wallis
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Interpreters 4 Agreements
Agustin de la Mora
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Introduction to Criminal Procedure and Constitutional Guarantees
Tamber Hilton
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Torts: The Anatomy of a Civil Lawsuit
Tamber Hilton
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How Bilingual Are You?
Karen Borgenheimer
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Advanced Court Terminology
Andrew Bahr
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Is the Code of Ethics Absolute?
Agustin de la Mora
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When Additions and Omissions Are Not Mistakes
Janis Palma
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Interpreting for Fast Speakers in Court
James Plunkett
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Cinematic Memory: Techniques to Improve Confidence and Ease of Recall
Agustin de la Mora
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Interpreting at the Speed of Court: Techniques for Keeping Up with Fast Speakers
James Plunkett
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Basic Skills, Protocols, and Professional Etiquette in Remote Interpreting
Tatiana Gonzalez-Cestari
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Research and Assignment Prep: The Power of Knowledge
Agustin de la Mora
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A Legal Encounter A to Z: A Guide to Professionalism
Eliane Sfeir-Markus
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Mental Health Management for Interpreters
Eliane Sfeir-Markus
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Navigating Ethical Codes: Judiciary vs Medical Interpreters: Part 1
Maria Ceballos-Wallis
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Navigating Ethical Codes: Judiciary vs Medical Interpreters: Part 2
Maria Ceballos-Wallis
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Enhancing Consecutive Interpretation: Techniques to Improve Accuracy: Part 1
Agustin de la Mora
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Enhancing Consecutive Interpretation: Techniques to Improve Accuracy: Part 2
Agustin de la Mora
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Understanding What "Understanding" Means for Your LEP Clients
Janis Palma
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Interpreting for Fast Speakers in Court
James Plunkett
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Annual Business Retreat for Interpreters
Multiple Instructors
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How to Build Your Network Before You Actually Need It
Judy Jenner
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To-MAY-to, To-MAH-to: State Laws, State Lingo, and the Interpreter's Dilemma
Jason Knapp
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Understanding and Mitigating Vicarious Trauma in Community, Medical, Educational, and Court Interpreting
Eliane Sfeir-Markus
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The Interpreter as Expert Witness: What to Expect When You're Called in to Testify as an Expert
Janis Palma
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Upholding the Code of Ethics in the Emerging AI Era
Eliane Sfeir-Markus
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Enhancing Memory and Note-Taking Skills for Interpreters: Part 1
Eliane Sfeir-Markus
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Enhancing Memory and Note-Taking Skills for Interpreters: Part 2
Eliane Sfeir-Markus
New Mexico interpreters are eligible to a receive 15% discount on all other courses and materials.
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