Sign Language Interpreting in Bakersfield.
AMS supplies certified sign language interpreters throughout the Bakersfield-Kern County metro and the southern San Joaquin Valley. RID-certified ASL interpreters and qualified Mexican Sign Language interpreters for legal, medical, and business settings. ADA Title II and Title III compliant. AMS dispatches certified interpreters and translators across the Bakersfield-Kern County metro from its Los Angeles headquarters.
AMS is an interpreting agency founded in 1999: certified interpreters in 200+ languages, offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Las Vegas, and dispatch across the Bakersfield-Kern County metro and the southern San Joaquin Valley with anytime online scheduling.
AMS at a glance
- Track record
- Founded 1999; 5,000+ clients served
- Offices
- Los Angeles (HQ), San Francisco, Las Vegas
- Coverage
- Local dispatch in all 50 states, on-site and remote; offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Las Vegas
- 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 provide
- RID-certified ASL interpreters
- Mexican Sign Language (LSM) interpreters
- Certified Deaf Interpreters (CDI) for non-standard signing
- Legal proceedings (depositions, EUOs, court)
- Medical settings (hospital, IME, telehealth)
- Business and educational settings
Bakersfield venues we cover
Our Bakersfield sign language interpreters regularly appear at state and federal venues throughout the metro, including:
- Kern County Superior Court, Metropolitan Division (1415 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield)
- Kern County Superior Court, Metropolitan Division Justice Building (1215 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield)
- Kern County Superior Court, Metropolitan Traffic Division (3131 Arrow Street, Bakersfield)
- Bakersfield federal courthouse, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, Fresno Division (510 19th Street, Bakersfield)
- Robert E. Coyle United States Courthouse, Fresno Division (Fresno)
Sign Language Interpreting in Bakersfield: questions, answered
Does AMS provide sign language interpreters in Bakersfield?
Yes. AMS supplies certified sign language interpreters throughout the Bakersfield-Kern County metro and the southern San Joaquin Valley with anytime online scheduling. AMS dispatches certified interpreters and translators across the Bakersfield-Kern County metro from its Los Angeles headquarters.
How fast can AMS schedule sign language interpreters in Bakersfield?
Timing depends on the proceeding type and language. For same-day, short-notice, urgent, or after-hours requests, call our office at (800) 919-2029 and we will confirm what is available for your date.
Where in Bakersfield does AMS provide sign language interpreters?
AMS dispatches sign language interpreters throughout the Bakersfield-Kern County metro and the southern San Joaquin Valley, with regular presence at Kern County Superior Court, Metropolitan Division (1415 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield), Kern County Superior Court, Metropolitan Division Justice Building (1215 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield), and other state and federal venues.
What languages are most requested for sign language interpreters in Bakersfield?
Spanish is the largest. Beyond Spanish, Bakersfield sign language interpreters work covers Punjabi, Tagalog, and Mixtec and other indigenous Oaxacan languages, with Hindi also requested, and many other languages on request.
Does AMS work in Bakersfield state and federal courts?
Yes. AMS supplies sign language interpreters (where applicable) and certified court interpreters to Kern County Superior Court, Metropolitan Division (1415 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield), Kern County Superior Court, Metropolitan Division Justice Building (1215 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield), Kern County Superior Court, Metropolitan Traffic Division (3131 Arrow Street, Bakersfield), and the broader Bakersfield-Kern County metro and the southern San Joaquin Valley legal infrastructure.
What does sign language interpreters cost in Bakersfield?
Pricing depends on language, duration, time of day, on-site vs. remote, and the specific proceeding type. For a written quote, call (800) 919-2029 or use the Quote form.
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Schedule sign language interpreters in Bakersfield
Same-day requests welcome across the Bakersfield-Kern County metro and the southern San Joaquin Valley. Call our office to confirm availability.