An interpreting agency for federal, state, and local agencies in Modesto.
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 dispatches certified interpreters and translators across Modesto, Turlock, Ceres, and the rest of Stanislaus County from its Los Angeles headquarters.
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 Modesto
AMS interpreters regularly appear at state and federal venues across the Modesto-Turlock metro and the northern San Joaquin Valley in Stanislaus County, including:
- Superior Court of California, County of Stanislaus - Main Courthouse (800 11th Street, Modesto)
- Superior Court of California, County of Stanislaus - City Towers Courthouse (801 10th Street, Modesto)
- Superior Court of California, County of Stanislaus - Juvenile Courthouse (2215 Blue Gum Avenue, Modesto)
- Superior Court of California, County of Stanislaus - Turlock Court (300 Starr Avenue, Turlock)
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, Fresno Division - Robert E. Coyle Federal Courthouse (2500 Tulare Street, Fresno)
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 Modesto: questions, answered
Does AMS provide government interpreters in Modesto?
Yes. AMS dispatches certified interpreters for government matters throughout the Modesto-Turlock metro and the northern San Joaquin Valley in Stanislaus County, with online requests accepted anytime. AMS dispatches certified interpreters and translators across Modesto, Turlock, Ceres, and the rest of Stanislaus County from its Los Angeles headquarters.
Which venues does AMS cover for government work in Modesto?
Assignments regularly cover Superior Court of California, County of Stanislaus - Main Courthouse (800 11th Street, Modesto); Superior Court of California, County of Stanislaus - City Towers Courthouse (801 10th Street, Modesto); Superior Court of California, County of Stanislaus - Juvenile Courthouse (2215 Blue Gum Avenue, Modesto); and other venues across the Modesto-Turlock metro and the northern San Joaquin Valley in Stanislaus County.
What languages come up most in government matters in Modesto?
Spanish leads by volume. Beyond Spanish, frequent requests include Portuguese rooted in the Azorean dairy community, Punjabi, Hindi, Arabic, Tagalog, and Mixtec and other indigenous Oaxacan languages spoken by farmworkers. 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 Modesto?
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 Modesto?
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.
Interpreters and translation in Modesto
All AMS languages and services across the Modesto-Turlock metro and the northern San Joaquin Valley in Stanislaus County.
Document Translation in Modesto
Certified document translation accepted by USCIS, state and federal court, and U.S. universities. Two-translator review on every project.
Schedule government interpreters in Modesto
Same-day requests welcome across the Modesto-Turlock metro and the northern San Joaquin Valley in Stanislaus County. Tell us the date, language, and proceeding type, and we will confirm the right certified interpreter for your matter.