Jay Hamdan

A State of Texas Master Licensed Arabic Court Interpreter, Jay Hamdan brings more than three decades of language expertise to Oberheiden P.C., where he assists clients and legal teams navigating federal and state proceedings that require precise Arabic-English interpretation.

Court Interpretation

Jay has served as a licensed Arabic court interpreter since 1995, providing interpretation services across municipal, county, civil, family, and federal courts throughout the Dallas area. With fluency in ten major Arabic dialects — including Egyptian, Iraqi, Syrian, Palestinian, Jordanian, Lebanese, Saudi Arabian, Moroccan, and Sudanese — Jay ensures that no nuance is lost in high-stakes legal proceedings. He holds Texas Master License #387 and is a contracted Federal Court Arabic/English interpreter.

Medical & Educational Interpretation

Beyond the courtroom, Jay extends his language services to hospitals, medical facilities, and educational institutions, serving patients, students, and families who require trusted, accurate Arabic-English interpretation. His familiarity with medical and academic terminology complements his legal expertise, allowing him to serve clients across a wide range of critical settings.

Professional Background

Prior to focusing exclusively on court interpretation, Jay spent more than two decades as a Court Specialist and Court Supervisor with the City of Dallas, where he oversaw daily court operations, managed accounting and funds reconciliation, supervised fines collection for traffic and Class C citations, and handled customer service and case correspondence. This deep institutional knowledge of the court system enhances his effectiveness as an interpreter and strengthens his ability to support legal teams at Oberheiden P.C.

Highlighted Experience:

• Certified Federal Court Arabic/English Contracted Interpreter
• Interpreter for Municipal, County, Civil, Family, and Federal Courts
• Medical and hospital interpreter for Arabic-speaking patients
• Educational interpreter for Arabic-speaking students and families
• Interpreter in attorney depositions and civil and criminal proceedings
• Court Specialist/Supervisor, City of Dallas (1990–2013)

Education

• Associate Degree in Arts, Dallas County Community Colleges (2016)
• Graduate, Northwood English Institute (1980)
• High School Diploma, Kuwait (1977)

Certifications & Languages

• State of Texas Licensed Arabic Court Interpreter (Master) – License #387
• Native Arabic speaker; fluent in 10 major Arabic dialects
• Deputy Court Clerk Certification
• Interpreter Certification