Interpreting Services

Professional certified interpreters for medical, legal, education, and business settings across Wisconsin and Illinois.

NLI provides professional interpreting services in 8 languages across Wisconsin and Illinois. Our certified interpreters are native speakers with 10+ years of US experience, ensuring accurate communication with deep cultural understanding. Whether you need simultaneous, consecutive, or sight interpreting, our team delivers with precision and professionalism.

What We Offer

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Phone Interpreting

Immediate access to interpreters by phone, available worldwide. Ideal for urgent situations, short appointments, and remote locations.

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Video Interpreting

Face-to-face interpreting via secure video, available worldwide. Perfect for medical consultations, legal proceedings, and situations requiring visual cues.

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In-Person Interpreting

On-site interpreters for the highest quality communication. Available throughout Wisconsin and Illinois for complex medical, legal, and business situations.

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Simultaneous Interpreting

Real-time interpreting as the speaker talks. Ideal for conferences, large meetings, and events where seamless communication is critical.

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Consecutive Interpreting

The interpreter speaks after the speaker pauses. Perfect for medical appointments, legal consultations, and one-on-one meetings.

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Sight Translation

Oral translation of written documents on the spot. Commonly used for forms, consent documents, and legal papers during appointments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of interpreting do you offer?

We offer simultaneous interpreting (real-time), consecutive interpreting (speaker pauses for interpretation), and sight translation (oral translation of written documents).

Are your interpreters certified?

Yes, all NLI interpreters are certified professionals with proven expertise in their specialized fields. We maintain strict quality standards and only work with the best.

How quickly can you provide an interpreter?

For scheduled appointments, we confirm within 2 hours during business hours (Mon–Sat 9am–6pm CT). For Russian-language emergencies, we operate Wisconsin's only 24/7 emergency Russian interpreter line at (608) 572-7287.

Ready to Break Language Barriers?

Get a free quote today and discover how NLI can help your organization communicate effectively across languages.