Interpreting and translation services in the Twin Cities
Enhancing outcomes with accuracy and compassion. Apple Tree Interpreters provides premier interpreting and translation services for medical, legal, educational, and social settings across Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the surrounding area. In her decade-plus of experience, our founder, Derartu, has seen the profound impact that the right interpreter can have. Our passion for serving our community is what inspired us to bring consistency and compassion to an industry that often lacks them. Read our story.
Apple Tree Interpreters is a proud member of the Upper Midwest Translators and Interpreters Association (UMTIA), a professional community for translators and interpreters.
Expertise and reliability define our interpreters and translators
From medical appointments to legal proceedings to the documents that go with them, our qualified professionals help people understand and be understood: in person, by phone or video, and in writing.
In-person interpreting
On-site interpreters for healthcare, legal, education, and community settings across the Twin Cities. Qualified, trained, and always professional.
Book an in-person interpreterPhone & video interpreting
Fast access to qualified interpreters over the phone or video, ideal for urgent situations, clinics, and remote offices.
Book phone or videoDocument translation
Written translation of medical, legal, school, and community documents, so your message is clear and accurate in the reader's own language.
Request a translation quoteRequest an interpreter, translation, or quote
Tell us what you need and we'll match you with the right interpreter or translator, or send you a quote. Most requests are confirmed within 2 hours.
- Quick turnaroundMost requests confirmed within 2 hours
- Personal serviceResponsive and clear service when things change on the fly
- Confidential & HIPAA-awareAll interpreters are trained on privacy standards
- Emergency service availableQuickly available in emergency situations
Start your request
Choose the service you need. Interpreter requests can be made by phone, email, text, or our secure online form. Translation requests use a simple quote form.
Request an interpreter Request a translationFrequently asked questions
What's the difference between interpreting and translation?
Interpreting is spoken: an interpreter helps people communicate live, in person, by phone, or by video. Translation is written: a translator converts documents such as forms, letters, and notices from one language to another. Apple Tree Interpreters offers both.
Which languages do you cover?
We serve Oromo, Amharic, Somali, Spanish, Hmong, Karen, Vietnamese, Arabic, Mandarin, Cantonese, and many more. If you don't see your language, contact us and we'll let you know what we can arrange. See all languages we serve.
Where do you provide services?
We provide in-person interpreting throughout the Twin Cities area, including Minneapolis and St. Paul. Phone, video, and translation services can be provided remotely.
How quickly can I get an interpreter?
Most requests are confirmed within 2 hours, and we're available 24/7, including weekends, for urgent and emergency needs.
We're here whenever you need us
Day or night, our team is ready to connect you with the right interpreter or translator for any language and any situation across the Twin Cities.