Professional translation, interpretation, and cultural consulting: certified, compassionate, and built for institutions that serve people.
Laguardia Translations was founded by Clarissa Laguardia, who immigrated to the U.S. at 18 without her family, navigating systems, institutions, and daily life without language support. That experience became the foundation for everything we do.
Today we partner with school districts, law firms, healthcare systems, and government agencies across NorCal to ensure that language is never a barrier to dignity, services, or opportunity.
"We want to make sure language is never a barrier to someone accessing services with dignity and respect."
— Clarissa Laguardia, Founder & CEOEvery service is delivered by certified professionals who understand the stakes of getting language right. See all 7 services →
Certified translations for legal, medical, educational, and technical documents across 150+ languages with ATA-certified translators.
Consecutive and simultaneous interpretation for hearings, conferences, school meetings, and community events throughout NorCal.
Over-the-Phone (OPI) and Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) with no minimum requirement for OPI, available when you need it.
Formatting and layout services to ensure translated documents maintain professional presentation across complex document types.
Training sessions on intercultural awareness, dual-role staff training, language access planning, and bilingualism as an asset.
Ongoing update and revision support for previously translated materials, keeping your documents current as policies evolve.
From school districts to law firms, we work with organizations where language access isn't optional, it's a legal and ethical obligation.
Law firms, courts, immigration attorneys, and public defenders
Hospitals, clinics, behavioral health, and social services
School districts, universities, and community colleges
Municipal agencies, nonprofits, and community organizations
Clarissa Laguardia built this company because she lived the problem. Arriving in the U.S. at 18 without her family, without the language, she experienced firsthand what it means to navigate systems without support.
That's the foundation of Laguardia Translations, not just professional expertise, but personal commitment to language access as a matter of dignity.
We prioritize California-based and U.S.-based linguists before outsourcing internationally, supporting the local economy while maintaining quality.
ATA-certified translators, state and federal court-certified interpreters, and professionals with advanced degrees in translation & interpretation.
We don't just process documents; we build relationships. Each linguist is personally vetted by Clarissa, with a shared commitment to equity.
15 years serving school districts, law firms, hospitals, and government agencies in the Sacramento region and beyond.
In-person, remote, or over the phone, we meet clients where they are with OPI, VRI, and on-site interpretation across NorCal.
Whether you're a nonprofit, school district, or law firm, we understand that language access is a legal obligation and a human right.
We know choosing a language services partner comes with questions. Here are the ones we hear most often.
Whether you need a certified translation, an interpreter for next week, or a long-term language access partner, we're here.