Twenty-nine years is a long time to do anything. In an industry as specialized and demanding as court reporting, it’s even more remarkable.

Court Reporters Clearinghouse opened its doors in 1997 with a belief that was simple but countercultural: independent court reporters deserved better. Better support. Better pay. Better tools to build businesses that were truly their own. And they deserved a partner who would show up for them — consistently, professionally, and with genuine care.

That belief is still the foundation of everything we do today.

Where It Started

Court Reporters Clearinghouse was founded in Houston, Texas by Paula Babin — a woman whose vision for what this industry could look like for independent reporters has shaped every decision we’ve made over the past 29 years.

From the beginning, Court Reporters Clearinghouse wasn’t just a service company. It was a mission. A belief that when you give court reporters the right infrastructure, they don’t just survive in this industry — they thrive. They build firms of their own. They serve their clients with excellence. They create careers and legacies worth being proud of.

That mission has guided us through nearly three decades of growth, change, and an industry that looks very different today than it did in 1997. And it guides us still.

Built on Faith

Court Reporters Clearinghouse has always been a faith-centered company. Not in a way that’s heavy-handed or exclusive — but in the way that actually matters: in the values we hold, the standards we keep, and the way we treat the people we serve.

Integrity. Excellence. Commitment. Respect. These aren’t marketing words for us. They’re the pillars our company was built on, drawn from the belief that how you do business is just as important as what your business does.

Psalm 127:1 reminds us that “unless the LORD builds the house, the builders labor in vain.” We’ve never forgotten that. Every system we’ve built, every reporter we’ve served, every paycheck we’ve sent — it’s all been in service of something bigger than the bottom line.

What 29 Years of Partnership Looks Like

Over the past 29 years, Court Reporters Clearinghouse has grown from a single location in Houston to a nationwide network serving reporters in Texas, Colorado, Arizona, Utah, Louisiana, and beyond.

What hasn’t changed is the model — and the mission behind it.

We answer your phones in your company name. We schedule and confirm your jobs. We handle transcript production, exhibit management, billing, and collections. We pay you on bill-out, via direct deposit, without fail. And we do all of it so that you can do what you were trained to do — report, with excellence, for the clients who depend on you.

For 29 years, that’s been the deal. And it still is.

The Pillars We Stand On

As we celebrate this anniversary, it’s worth pausing on the values that have kept Court Reporters Clearinghouse grounded through nearly three decades of business:

Freedom — We believe every court reporter deserves the freedom to build a business that’s truly their own. Freedom from administrative chaos. Freedom to set their own rates. Freedom to grow without burning out.

Excellence — We hold ourselves to the same standard we see in the reporters we partner with. Every call answered, every transcript delivered, every paycheck processed — done right, every time.

Ownership — We exist to help reporters put their name on the door. Ownership isn’t just a business concept for us. It’s a calling.

Integrity — We do what we say we’re going to do. Full stop. Your clients are handled with professionalism. Your payments arrive on time. Your business is protected.

Commitment — Twenty-nine years is proof of commitment. We’re not going anywhere. And neither is our dedication to the reporters who trust us.

Respect — We treat your time, your clients, and your career with the care they deserve. Because they’ve earned it — and so have you.

Looking Ahead

Twenty-nine years in, we’re more energized about the future than ever. The demand for skilled court reporters is growing. The opportunity for independent reporters to build thriving firms of their own has never been greater. And the need for a trusted, faith-centered back-office partner — one who genuinely invests in your success — is as real as it’s ever been.

Court Reporters Clearinghouse is here for all of it.

If you’re an independent or freelance court reporter anywhere in the country and you’ve ever wondered what it would look like to have a real team behind you — this is your invitation to find out.

Call us at 877.732.1805 or visit http://crcnational.com . Let’s build the next 29 years together.