Lost in translation: Local courts need less-common language interpreters
Lina Makarem has worked as a court interpreter at 201 Poplar for 10 years and encourages others to join the field because of its importance to those who need the service. (Aarron Fleming/The Daily Memphian)
Just under 5% of Shelby County residents speak a language at home that isn’t English or Spanish, according to 2022 Census data. Finding court interpreters for those residents can be difficult when they’re needed.
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Aarron Fleming
Aarron Fleming covers Memphis and Shelby County’s court system and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. He formerly covered education and earned his B.A. in journalism from the University of Memphis.
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