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).
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.