Medical, legal and community interpreters in the Twin Cities

Apple Tree Interpreters provides in-person, phone, and video interpreting for clinics, hospitals, law offices, schools, and community organizations across Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the surrounding area. Available 24/7, including weekends.

How to request an interpreter

Choose the option that fits your situation. Most requests are confirmed within 2 hours.

Secure online form

Best for requests with patient or case details

Share the language, date, time, location, and setting. Our form is built to protect sensitive details you enter.

Open the secure form

Call us

Best for urgent and same-day requests

Call any time, day or night. We will connect you with an available interpreter.

(612) 400-8903

Email us

Best for general questions and scheduling

Ask about availability, languages, or setting up recurring services.

Send an email

Text us

Best for quick scheduling questions

Send a short message and we will reply. Use the phone or form for anything urgent.

Send a text

Privacy note: Please do not include patient names, medical details, or case information in emails or text messages. Use the secure online form or call us for anything sensitive.

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Apple Tree Interpreters is a proud member of the Upper Midwest Translators and Interpreters Association (UMTIA).

Interpreting for every setting

Qualified, trained interpreters who show up prepared, with attention to accuracy and confidentiality.

  • In-person interpretingOn-site interpreters for appointments, meetings, and proceedings.
  • Phone interpretingQuick access to an interpreter for urgent needs and short conversations.
  • Video interpretingRemote interpreting for clinics, offices, and virtual meetings.
  • Medical settingsClinics, hospitals, dental offices, and other healthcare visits.
  • Legal settingsAttorney meetings, depositions, and other legal situations.
  • Community and governmentGovernment agencies and programs, schools, nonprofits, and community organizations.

Interpreting by setting

Learn more about how we support each kind of setting.

Medical interpreting

Clinics, hospitals, dental offices, and telehealth visits.

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Legal interpreting

Attorney meetings, depositions, mediation, and other legal settings.

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Community and government

Government agencies and programs, schools, nonprofits, and community events.

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School and education

Parent-teacher conferences, enrollment, and special education meetings.

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Government agencies

Interpreting for agencies and public programs.

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Phone interpreting

Fast access for urgent needs and short conversations.

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Video interpreting

Remote interpreting for clinics, offices, and virtual meetings.

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For clinics

Setting up interpreter services for clinics and health systems.

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For law firms

Setting up interpreter services for law firms and legal aid.

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Frequently asked questions

What information do I need to request an interpreter?

The language, the date and time, the location (or video link), the type of setting, and a contact person. Our online form walks you through each item.

How quickly can I get an interpreter?

Most requests are confirmed within 2 hours. We are available 24/7, including weekends, for urgent and emergency needs. For the fastest response, call us.

Which languages do you cover?

We serve Oromo, Amharic, Somali, Spanish, Hmong, Karen, Vietnamese, Arabic, Mandarin, Cantonese, and many more. If you do not see your language, contact us and we will let you know what we can arrange.

Where do you provide in-person interpreting?

Throughout the Twin Cities area, including Minneapolis and St. Paul. Phone and video interpreting can be provided from anywhere.

We're here whenever you need us

Day or night, our team is ready to connect you with the right interpreter or translator across the Twin Cities.

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