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Certified Translation Services in Ann Arbor
Founded in 1987 by University of Michigan Ph.D. students, University Translators Services has established itself as a leader in professional language solutions. Our agency specializes in written translation, oral interpretation, and linguistic consulting for over 100 languages, serving clients across legal, technical, medical, and business sectors. All linguists in our network hold advanced degrees and certifications from the American Translators Association (ATA), National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators (NAJIT), and the Michigan Supreme Court.We pioneered multilingual services in Ann Arbor and continue to innovate through translation memory tools, rigorous quality control processes, and specialized subject matter expertise. Our 30-year anniversary in 2017 marked three decades of delivering certified translations, simultaneous interpretation, and desktop publishing solutions with strict confidentiality protocols. With project managers assigned to every engagement, we ensure accurate communication through technical editing, document review, and certified notarization services.
Services
Written Translation
Oral Interpretation
Proofreading
Desktop Publishing
Certified Translations
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of specialized translation experience since 1987
- ATA-certified linguists with subject matter expertise
- Free no-obligation quotations within 24-48 hours
- Confidentiality guaranteed with project-specific NDAs
- Technical specialists in law, medicine, and engineering
Associations and certifications
- American Translators Association
- National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators
- Michigan Supreme Court
Services
Written Translation
Our certified translators handle technical, legal, and business documents with subject matter expertise. Each project includes proofreading by secondary linguists and utilizes translation memory tools for consistency. We guarantee certified accuracy for official submissions.
Oral Interpretation
Providing consecutive and simultaneous interpretation services for legal proceedings, medical appointments, and business meetings. Our interpreters hold Grade AA certification with minimum 10 years' experience in specialized fields.
Certified Translations
Legal document translations include official certification statements on corporate letterhead. Each certified translation receives notarization and meets ATA standards for immigration, academic, and court requirements.
Desktop Publishing
We format translated materials across software platforms including InDesign and Photoshop. Our services maintain typographic integrity for brochures, technical manuals, and business collateral in all languages.
Document Review
Pre-translation document analysis identifies essential content to reduce costs. Our legal reviewers filter foreign language discovery materials to focus translation efforts on relevant information only.
People
Laurie Finch
Owner
As owner of University Translators Services, Laurie Finch oversees operations and client relations. With decades of experience in language services, she ensures adherence to certification standards and client confidentiality protocols.
Raquel Deuel
Translation Project Manager
Raquel manages translation projects and accounting operations. She coordinates linguist teams and handles client communications, ensuring timely delivery of technical translations and certified documents.
Dona Atanasovska
Interpreting Project Manager
Dona supervises interpreting assignments and staff coordination. Her expertise includes scheduling certified interpreters for legal proceedings and managing Grade AA linguist resources across multiple languages.
Questions
What languages do you translate?
We translate 100+ languages including Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, French, and technical languages like Japanese engineering dialects.
How are translation costs calculated?
Pricing is per-word with minimum charges. Technical translations cost $0.33–$0.38/word while non-technical work starts at $0.28/word.
Do you offer rush services?
Yes, we provide expedited translation with 50–100% surcharges for two-day or same-day delivery options.
Are your interpreters certified?
All interpreters meet Grade AA standards with 10+ years' experience and certifications from ATA and NAJIT.
How do certified translations work?
Certified translations include proofreading, notarization, and official statements on corporate letterhead with our ATA membership number.
Reviews (1)
Anastasia Sh
Jan 29, 2021
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Instead of sending me a quote, owner of this business sent me a rant :) I provided pictures and rough number of words, not suggesting they use that word count but simply trying to give all information available to me. Laurie sent me a bulky email mocking my word count and no price quote. Wouldnt recommend. Go with a NYC agency located in FiDi. Im sure this MI business would try to charge me something close to $700 for diploma translation when it really costs around $400.
