An interpreting agency for federal, state, and local agencies in Los Angeles.
AMS supports federal, state, county, and city agencies with certified interpreters, professional translation, and Title VI language access support, with a client list that includes the U.S. Department of Justice, Caltrans, and the Los Angeles Unified School District.
AMS's LA headquarters has supplied interpreters across the basin since 1999.
AMS at a glance
- Track record
- Founded 1999; 3,000+ clients served
- Offices
- Los Angeles (HQ), San Francisco, Las Vegas
- Coverage
- Nationwide across the United States, with local dispatch throughout California and Nevada
- Languages
- 200+, including rare and indigenous languages
- Court credentials
- California Court Interpreter Program; FCICE (federal Spanish)
- Medical credentials
- CCHI and NBCMI credentialed interpreters
- Sign language
- RID-certified ASL; Mexican Sign Language; CDI available
- Translation QA
- Independent second-linguist review on every translation before delivery
- Scheduling
- Online requests anytime; same-day and after-hours service; same-business-day quotes
- Remote platforms
- Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, GoToMeeting, Doxy.me
- Compliance
- HIPAA-aware practice; Title VI and Section 1557 support; ADA Titles II and III
- Conflict policy
- Conflict logs maintained; no interpreter on both sides of an active matter
What we cover for federal, state, and local agencies
- Court and administrative proceedings
- Investigations, interviews, and public hearings
- Vital document translation for LEP communities
- Public meetings and community outreach interpreting
- ASL interpreting for public events under ADA Title II
- Translation of notices, forms, and program materials
Standards we work under
- Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
- Executive Order 13166 (improving access for LEP persons)
- ADA Title II (effective communication for public entities)
Courts and venues we cover in Los Angeles
AMS interpreters regularly appear at state and federal venues across the LA basin, Orange County, and the Inland Empire, including:
- Stanley Mosk Courthouse (LA Superior Court, civil)
- Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center
- Edmund D. Edelman Children's Court (juvenile/dependency)
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of California (Roybal Federal Building)
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (Pasadena seat)
- U.S. Immigration Court (Los Angeles)
- Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (Van Nuys, Long Beach, Marina del Rey district offices)
Public agencies AMS has served
- United States Department of Justice
- United States Attorney's Office
- California Attorney General / California Department of Justice
- California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
- Los Angeles Unified School District
- United States Navy, Region Legal Southwest Office
- County of Santa Clara
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Government interpreting in Los Angeles: questions, answered
Does AMS provide government interpreters in Los Angeles?
Yes. AMS dispatches certified interpreters for government matters throughout the LA basin, Orange County, and the Inland Empire, with online requests accepted anytime. AMS's LA headquarters has supplied interpreters across the basin since 1999.
Which venues does AMS cover for government work in Los Angeles?
Assignments regularly cover Stanley Mosk Courthouse (LA Superior Court, civil); Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center; Edmund D. Edelman Children's Court (juvenile/dependency); and other venues across the LA basin, Orange County, and the Inland Empire.
What languages come up most in government matters in Los Angeles?
Spanish leads by volume. Beyond Spanish, frequent requests include Mandarin and Cantonese Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Russian, Arabic, Farsi, and Armenian, and Los Angeles has the largest Armenian, Korean, and Farsi-speaking populations in the United States. AMS covers 200+ languages on request, including rare and indigenous languages.
What do Title VI and Executive Order 13166 require of agencies?
Recipients of federal funds must provide meaningful language access to limited English proficient individuals, and Executive Order 13166 extends the same obligation to federal agencies' own programs. In practice that means qualified interpreters at high-stakes touchpoints and translated vital documents, supported by a written language access plan. AMS supports agencies with certified interpreters, translation, and the documentation procurement teams need.
How quickly can AMS confirm an interpreter for a government matter in Los Angeles?
Availability depends on language, venue, and timing. Online requests are accepted anytime, same-day and after-hours coverage is part of the standard offering, and quotes turn around the same business day. Call (800) 919-2029 to confirm availability for your date.
Can AMS handle remote government assignments in Los Angeles?
Yes. AMS interprets remote depositions, telehealth visits, and video proceedings on Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, GoToMeeting, and Doxy.me. Same-day video remote interpreting is available when on-site is not practical.
Related AMS pages
Government overview
Certified interpreters, vital document translation, and Title VI language access support for public agencies.
AMS Los Angeles office
All languages and services available from the Los Angeles office.
Document Translation in Los Angeles
Certified document translation accepted by USCIS, state and federal court, and U.S. universities. Two-translator review on every project.
Schedule government interpreters in Los Angeles
Same-day requests welcome across the LA basin, Orange County, and the Inland Empire. Tell us the date, language, and proceeding type, and we will confirm the right certified interpreter for your matter.