ABOUT
Heather Suarez
RDR, CRR, FCRR, FPR-C, CA CSR
An impromptu, facetious search for “typing jobs” as a high school student led to the discovery of court reporting, kindling my love and passion for the profession, now spanning nearly 15 years.
I began my court reporting career at just 20 years old and enjoy furthering my education and skills. In June of 2022, I competed in my first realtime skills competition held by the Florida Court Reporters Association (FCRA), where I placed second in the literary leg.
When I’m not in court, working on transcripts, or practicing pushing the limits of my skills, I enjoy spending time with my spunky Frenchies, Oliver and Emma, and staying active.
Awards and Certifications
June 2025
Special Recognition Award
“In special recognition for your hard work, your unwavering dedication, and your positive attitude. Thank you for your support and for always going above and beyond!”
Presented by Michael A. Sciré, President
Florida Court Reporters Association
June 2024
First Place (Literary)
Thomas Hughes Memorial Realtime Challenge
Florida Court Reporters Association
September 2023
California Certified Shorthand Reporter (CA CSR)
CSR License #14538
Court Reporters Board of California
July 2023
Registered Diplomate Reporter (RDR)
National Court Reporters Association
July 2023
Third Place (Literary)
Thomas Hughes Memorial Realtime Challenge
Florida Court Reporters Association
July 2023
Special Recognition Award
“Taking this opportunity to thank you for going above and beyond. Without being asked, you take charge and tackle issues with your can-do attitude. You radiate pure awesomeness.”
Presented by Laura Landerman, President
Florida Court Reporters Association
June 2023 – June 2024
Washington Certified Court Reporter (WA CCR)
CCR License #23017624
State of Washington
May 2023
Florida Professional Reporter-Certified (FPR-C)
Florida Court Reporters Association
January 2023
Registered Merit Reporter (RMR)
National Court Reporters Association
June 2022
Second Place (Literary)
Thomas Hughes Memorial Realtime Challenge
Florida Court Reporters Association
November 2021
Certified Realtime Reporter (CRR)
National Court Reporters Association
November 2017
Federal Certified Realtime Reporter (FCRR)
United States Court Reporters Association
October 2016
“Employee of the Quarter,” Third Quarter
Ninth Judicial Circuit
September 2015
Registered Professional Reporter (RPR)
National Court Reporters Association
May 2010
Certificate of Court Reporting
Stenotype Institute of Orlando
Professional Memberships
Science & Technology Law Membership
California Court Reporters Association
California Deposition Reporters Association
Florida Court Reporters Association
Treasurer 2025-2026
Secretary 2024 – 2025
State Director 2023 – 2024
Convention Committee Chair 2024-2026
Courts Committee Chair 2023-2026
Court Reporting Schools Committee Member 2023-2026
Government Relations Committee Member 2023-2026
Professional Ethics Committee Member 2023-2025
National Court Reporters Association
United States Court Reporters Association
Convention Committee Member 2023-2024
Heather Suarez, RDR, CRR, FCRR, FPR-C, CA CSR 