# Basic Spanish for Lawyers — Product Summary

**Price:** $19  
**Type:** Markdown workbook  
**Category:** Legal / Language Learning  
**Status:** ✅ Built  
**Phrases:** 155+ across 10 sections + 2 quick-reference cards  
**Design:** Navy blue + deep burgundy/maroon (#800020) — professional legal theme

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## What It Is

A practical Spanish phrasebook designed specifically for attorneys working with Spanish-speaking clients. Covers criminal law, family law, immigration, personal injury, and courtroom procedure. Every phrase includes English, Spanish, and phonetic pronunciation. Includes legal and interpreter disclaimers.

## Sections

| # | Section | Phrases | For |
|---|---------|---------|-----|
| 1 | Initial Client Meeting & Intake | 20 | Hello, I'm your attorney, tell me what happened, confidential, legal name, ID, documents, other attorney? |
| 2 | Explaining Legal Processes | 20 | Court system explanation, court date, judge, prosecutor, civil/criminal case, legal options, appeal, settlement |
| 3 | Criminal Law | 20 | Felony/misdemeanor, bail, plea bargain, guilty/not guilty, trial, sentencing, probation, self-defense, Miranda warning, remain silent |
| 4 | Immigration Law | 15 | Visa, green card, citizenship, deportation, asylum, work permit, DACA, biometrics, adjustment of status, don't leave the country |
| 5 | Family Law | 20 | Divorce, separation, custody, visitation, child support, alimony, restraining order, domestic violence, parenting plan, adoption |
| 6 | Personal Injury & Accidents | 15 | Accident report, injuries, medical treatment, lost wages, pain & suffering, insurance claim, settlement, statute of limitations |
| 7 | Courtroom & Hearing Phrases | 15 | Your Honor, objection, sustained/overruled, witness, testimony, evidence, cross-examination, opening/closing, oath |
| 8 | Client Instructions & Legal Advice | 15 | Sign here, don't sign without me, don't speak to police, appear in court, tell the truth, no social media, dress professionally |
| 9 | Fees, Payment & Office Matters | 15 | Consultation fee, retainer, payment plan, hourly rate, flat fee, invoice, due date, credit cards, no hidden fees |
| 10 | Cultural Tips | — | Legal system differences, inquisitorial vs adversarial, notario fraud warning, family decision-making, interpreter ethics, immigration fears |

## Key Features

- **Dual disclaimers** — legal (not legal advice) + interpreter (when certified interpreter required)
- **Notario fraud warning** — critical consumer protection for Spanish-speaking clients
- **Miranda rights in Spanish** — full warning in Section 3
- **All phrases use formal usted** — respectful, professional register throughout
- **Courtroom-ready** — Your Honor, objection, sustained, cross-examination, and more
- **Quick-reference cards** — Top 10 Courtroom Phrases + Client Meeting Cheat Sheet

## Target Customer

- Criminal defense attorneys and public defenders
- Family law practitioners
- Immigration attorneys and accredited representatives
- Personal injury / plaintiff's attorneys
- General practice attorneys with Spanish-speaking clients
- Paralegals and legal assistants
- Law clinics and legal aid organizations

## Pricing

$19 — premium tier, same as Healthcare and First Responder Spanish workbooks. Reflects the specialized legal vocabulary and criticality of accurate communication.

## Packaging

- `spanish_for_lawyers.md` — full workbook (155+ phrases, 10 sections)
- `thumbnail.png` — product image (1024×1024)
- `PRODUCT_SUMMARY.md` — this file
