Deaf-owned ASL and language interpreting for Maryland, DC and Virginia
Since 2017, our 400+ interpreters have worked in hospitals, schools, courts and offices - in person, by video and by phone, in ASL and 60+ other languages. We also do certified document translation.
- NIC-certified interpreters
- HIPAA-trained interpreters
- SBE / DBE / MBE certified
95%+ of requests filled · 150+ active clients · replies in minutes
Interpreting and translation services
Book someone for a scheduled appointment, get an interpreter on video in under a minute, or send us documents to translate.
On-site interpreting
An interpreter comes to you for appointments, meetings, classes and events. ASL and 60+ spoken languages.
Learn more →Video remote interpreting (VRI)
An interpreter on screen in about 26 seconds. Good for ER visits, walk-ins and anything that can't wait.
Learn more →Virtual interpreting
An interpreter joins your Zoom, Teams or other video call. Common for telehealth and remote meetings.
Learn more →Over-the-phone interpreting (OPI)
A spoken-language interpreter on the line when you call. No minimums, you pay only for the minutes you use.
Learn more →Document translation
Certified translations of birth certificates, diplomas, medical records and legal papers. Accepted by USCIS.
Learn more →CART captioning
A live captioner types what's said, word for word, for meetings, classes and events.
Learn more →On-demand video interpreting
No appointment and no waiting for a callback. Open VRI on a tablet, phone or computer, and an ASL or spoken-language interpreter is on screen in about 26 seconds, day or night.
Certified document translation
We translate birth certificates, diplomas, medical records and legal documents. Every translation comes certified, and USCIS, courts and government agencies accept them.
- Certification included
- 60+ languages
- 3-5 day turnaround
- USCIS accepted
Where our interpreters work
Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics, medical offices, mental health, telehealth
Learn more →Education
K-12 schools, colleges, universities, IEP meetings
Learn more →Legal
Courts, law firms and depositions
Learn more →Government
Federal, state and local agencies, public meetings
Learn more →What our clients say
Frederick Interpreting Agency is the best! They are quick to respond to our request for an interpreter. Their communication is excellent. The in-person interpreters are very professional.
Google review
Meet the team
The people who answer your requests and book your interpreters.
Allison Kramer
COO / Lead Interpreter
Atish Dipankar
Administrative Assistant
Danna Martiatu
Scheduler
Ethan Kramer
CEO / Owner
Jackie Cino
Scheduler
Kayla DeLauter
Scheduling Manager
Giving back to the community
FIA's owner is Deaf, so communication access isn't abstract for us. Nonprofits get reduced rates. We're also building a pro bono program for Deaf and hard of hearing people who need an interpreter for a personal matter, when no one else is required to provide one.
Free Spanish and English proficiency test
Get a rough estimate of your Spanish or English level on the CEFR scale. It's free and anonymous, takes 15-25 minutes, and you don't need an account. Useful if you're thinking about becoming an interpreter, or if you're bilingual staff and want a quick check.
- Instant CEFR estimate (B1-C1)
- Reading + language use
- Spanish or English
- Works on phone or desktop
Practice self-assessment - not the official FIA Bilingual Proficiency credential or interpreter certification.
Why organizations choose FIA
Deaf-owned
We screen and match interpreters the way we'd want them for ourselves.
400+ interpreters
In person across Maryland, DC and Virginia, and by video or phone anywhere in the US.
95%+ of requests filled
We reply within minutes and work every request, no matter how short the notice.
One agency for all of it
ASL, 60+ spoken languages, document translation and CART captioning, from the same team.
Serving Maryland, DC, Virginia and nationwide
We're based in Frederick. Our interpreters work on site across the region, and by video or phone anywhere in the country.
Need an interpreter?
Send us the details. We usually reply within minutes, and we fill more than 95% of requests, including last-minute ones.
Download our business booklet (PDF)