Cindy Afanador
With over 30 years of experience, I am dedicated to providing legal professionals with the highest standard of accuracy, speed, and ethical integrity.
Professional Journey
A graduate of Stenotopia, my career began in 1991, and I have since earned some of the industry's most prestigious advanced credentials. As a Registered Merit Reporter (RMR) and Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR), I possess the elite skill set required to capture high-speed testimony with near-perfect precision in real time.
Holding the RMR and CRR designations signifies mastery in high-speed, high-accuracy reporting—skills held by only a small percentage of reporters nationwide. These credentials represent years of dedication to excellence and continuous professional development.
As an early advocate for realtime technology, I provide instantaneous transcripts for complex commercial, patent, and pharmaceutical litigation throughout Manhattan and the Tri-State area. This cutting-edge capability allows attorneys to review testimony as it happens, enhancing case strategy and courtroom efficiency.
Professional Highlights & Certifications
Elite credentials and unwavering commitment to excellence
Elite Credentials
Holding the RMR and CRR designations signifies mastery in high-speed, high-accuracy reporting—skills held by only a small percentage of reporters nationwide.
Ethics First Certified
As a member of the NCRA Ethics First program, I am committed to absolute neutrality and impartiality, ensuring the integrity of the judicial process is never compromised.
Realtime Pioneer
An early advocate for realtime technology, I provide instantaneous transcripts for complex commercial, patent, and pharmaceutical litigation throughout Manhattan and the Tri-State area.
Professional Affiliations
Active member of the New York State Registered Court Reporters (NYSRCR) and the New York State Association for Court Reporting (NYSACR).
Know Who's Typing
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Cindy Afanador
Lead Medical Court Reporter
25+ Years · Cardiology & Pharmaceutical Specialist
RMR, CRR, RPR, CSR certified. Cindy has personally handled over 3,000 medical depositions — cardiology, neurosurgery, oncology, orthopedics, and pharmaceutical liability. When the expert witness uses a word you've never heard, Cindy has heard it a hundred times.
Medical Deposition Coverage
Specialist Support Team
CLVS Certified · Realtime Video Synchronization
Our extended team includes CLVS-certified legal videographers, certified interpreters in 12 languages, and a dedicated exhibit management specialist for multi-day pharmaceutical and product liability proceedings.
Realtime Technology
Technology & Delivery
Eclipse · CaseViewNet · LiveNote Integrations
Every medical deposition includes realtime feed to counsel's laptop, encrypted cloud transcript delivery, and same-day daily copy for multi-day proceedings. Technology tested at 6:30 AM — every morning, no exceptions.
Professional Certification Badges
Every credential earned, displayed — not just linked in a footer.
Advanced Certifications
Credentials that represent the pinnacle of court reporting excellence
Beyond the Record
I have been happily married for 27 years and am the proud mother of three wonderful children. Based on Long Island, I balance my professional life with a passion for gardening and creative cooking.
For me, court reporting is more than a career; it is a lifelong opportunity to work with incredible people and maintain a flawless official record for the justice system.
Whether I'm nurturing plants in my garden or capturing critical testimony in the courtroom, I bring the same dedication to precision, care, and excellence in everything I do.
Core Values
The principles that guide my work every single day
Accuracy
Near-perfect precision in every transcript, every time
Speed
Real-time reporting for immediate access to testimony
Ethics
Absolute neutrality and impartiality in all proceedings
Excellence
Commitment to the highest professional standards
Experience the Difference
Work with a court reporter who brings over 30 years of elite expertise, advanced certifications, and unwavering commitment to excellence.