Every person who walks into a courtroom
deserves to be understood.
CourtLingual exists to close the language gap in America's courts — connecting certified interpreters with the courts and agencies that need them, reliably and at scale.
Founder & Director
Dr. Samantha Snow Ward, J.D.
Dr. Samantha Snow Ward, J.D., originally hailing from Galveston, Texas, is a distinguished legal scholar and educator with a wealth of experience spanning various sectors of the legal profession. Graduating with a Doctorate of Juris Prudence from the esteemed University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law in 1999, she also holds a B.A. in Spanish and Political Science from Central Methodist University, earned in 1996.
Dr. Ward's expertise extends far beyond the confines of traditional legal practice. She is renowned for her adeptness in designing comprehensive curriculum tailored for a diverse array of audiences, ranging from top-level executives and attorneys to law enforcement and military personnel. Her instructional prowess encompasses live seminars, conferences, webinars, and digital learning platforms. Notably, she has contributed her expertise to esteemed institutions such as Rutgers Law School and Seattle University Law School, among others.
Beyond her instructional endeavors, Dr. Ward has made significant contributions to the legal community through her practice and consultancy. She has served as an Attorney and Mediator for Sam Houston State University Student and Legal Mediation Services, while also managing her own law firm, Ward and Associates, specializing in business law, contracts, and wills. Previously, she held the role of Assistant Director and Assistant CLE Program Director at The Missouri Bar and practiced law in the Federal Bankruptcy Court in Missouri and Kansas as a Special Assistant Attorney General.
Dr. Ward's international experience includes immersive studies abroad with Duke University in Spain and a language exchange program in Mexico City. She further broadened her cultural horizons through extensive travels across Spain, Ireland, Germany, Italy, Canada, and the Pacific Northwest.
As the Director of Paralegal Studies at Lone Star College in Houston, Texas, Dr. Ward continues to shape the next generation of legal professionals with her unparalleled expertise and dedication. A licensed attorney in both Texas and Missouri, her scholarly contributions have been featured in prestigious publications such as the Texas Bar Journal and the Atlanta Bar Association magazine. The American Bar Association published her acclaimed book, "The ABA Spanish Legal Phrasebook" in 2010. It is widely used in law offices across the country. Her current scholarship is about artificial intelligence, law, and ethics.
Why CourtLingual Exists
Built by a Practitioner
Dr. Ward has practiced in federal courts and trained attorneys nationwide. CourtLingual reflects what courts actually need — not what a software company imagines they need.
Certified Interpreter Network
Every interpreter in our marketplace has verifiable credentials. Courts and agencies can search, filter, and connect with confidence.
Language & Law Together
With a B.A. in Spanish, international immersion, and decades of legal training, Dr. Ward understands both sides of the courtroom language gap — and built CourtLingual to close it.
Ready to work with CourtLingual?
Courts can request interpreters instantly. Certified interpreters can join the network today.