I've never used translation services before so when I needed a birth certificate translation from…read moreSpanish to English, a yelp search lead me to find Ideal Interpreter. I sent a message over to a few different companies and Pattie by far was the most responsive. She explained to me the process and made payment easy and up front. Her turnaround time was exceptional and really helped me when I was short on time. I would highly recommend Pattie and her company to anyone in need of translation services (ie. For immigration.) I will use no one else!!

Pattie Es un excelente traductor, fiable, con el que es un placer trabajar, la comunicación es muy…read morebuena. Volveré a trabajar con Pattie, estoy seguro de ello. 1000%recomendable! Muchas Gracias Pattie!

I have been using 1st Metropolitan Translation Service for about 15 years now. I have used them…read morefor translation of legal, technical, and financial documents and I can honestly say that they offer quick, excellent and ACCURATE service! I won't go anywhere else for a translation! Keep up the great work!

From the owner: 1st Metropolitan Translation Services, Inc. has been providing quality translations and…read moreinterpreters nationwide since 2000. Our business is located in downtown Chicago at the John Hancock Center, where our professional and helpful staff can provide for virtually any language you may need. As a major supplier of translation and interpretation services to the Chicagoland area, we understand our clients' need for highly accurate work. That's why you can count on 1st Metropolitan to provide you with the highest level of accuracy for all your translation and interpretation needs.

Terrible service and response time. This place was recommend by an immigration lawyer our company…read moreuses in NYC, who is also based in Chicago. When first trying to obtain a quote, Darren offered a phenomenal deal and replied in good time. I had a personal family project, so I had to make sure we were financial able too. Once the green light was given financially, I contacted Darren again. He did not reply for weeks. When he did, he apologized and said my emails went into spam. EVEN though I left a voice message with my info. When he contacted me back, I had questions on process since my project was not a typical short business document. Responses were good until I forwarded the full document for him to properly estimate the cost, per his request. I never heard from him again even after emailing and calling. I was eager to use his service because of the cost, but with this lack of professionalism after given my full personal translating project is un-nerving. I am now using another translation service that is significantly higher in cost, BUT at least responds and provided me a process outline.

DO NOT USE THIS SERVICE! I used this service to order a Spanish translator for a deposition. They…read moresent a lady whose English was very, very hard to understand. She told me that she speaks 4 languages and "English is my worst". I, the other attorney and the Court Reporter all agreed that we could understand her translation. I was forced to send her home before the deposition began. When I informed Atlas, they refused to refund my $240 pre-payment. You think they would have apologized and refunded my money, but obviously this company does not care about the customer.

The mobile notary service was highly convenient and offered excellent value. We were able to have…read moreour documents notarized in the comfort of our own home.

When you need important documents handled quickly and correctly, Express Apostille & Notary…read moreServices is exactly the kind of place you hope to find. Scheduling was incredibly easy. We needed several estate-planning documents notarized, and it can be surprisingly hard to find a notary who handles everything--signing, stamping, witnesses--efficiently and professionally. Here, it was seamless. Service & Experience *Appointment scheduling was smooth and flexible *Quick responses to initial questions about pricing, witnesses, and requirements *They provided all necessary witnesses on-site *The full notarization process took less than 30 minutes *Pricing was very reasonable given the number of documents we had What Sets Them Apart *Excellent customer service--fast, clear communication from start to finish *Clean, professional setup that makes the process feel easy and stress-free *They also offer apostille services, which is a huge convenience. Instead of navigating government offices downtown or waiting at limited DMV locations, you can simply make an appointment here and get it done without the hassle. Verdict Express Apostille & Notary Services makes a traditionally inconvenient process unbelievably smooth. Great communication, efficient service, reasonable pricing, and the convenience of both notary and apostille offerings in one place. Five stars and highly recommended for anyone needing document services in Chicago.

Metaphrasis stands out from other language agencies because they actively make sure your needs are…read moremet. There is a sincere commitment to the quality of service they provide.

I have been working at Metaphrasis for few years.I like this company and staff; they keep me pretty…read morebusy, and pay is relatively fair. To interpret for others can be a rewarding job.

I accidentally made two payments for the same translation on the same day. When I realized, I…read morecalled immediately to cancel it and to request a refund, that did not happen, spending around 30 minutes waiting for someone to take care of me and it did not happen. I emailed instead because the order was marked as urgent. The following day instead of a refund, I was offered an additional translation with a special discount. As a result, the discount was unnoticeable, I had to pay for almost the whole service and I was not satisfied because the new order was not needed at all, and the only purpose was not to lose all my money. Letting you all know my experience because even though they did good with my document, they should be more careful handling the customer's money.

we were a little nerv to use their services as we were selecting them based on their credentials as…read morelisted online and without and personal references. it was important that we have accredited translators for canadian immigration purposes and we needed the translations delivered in a timely fashion. The price quoted was well below what was being quoted in canada so that was also a concern.we are please to report that the translation was accepted by the canadian government and came in on time and as quoted. We were very pleased and highly recommend the services.

Overpriced. I was charged $156 for 2 pages. I had uploaded 4 and thought I was paying for 4. They…read moresent a translation for only 2 and claimed I only sent 2, but since it was all through their website directly, there's no way for me to prove I sent 4.

Obtained 2 quotes and replied with a question to one of the quotes. Never did they reply to my…read moresimple question. I needed these documents translated urgently so I went with their high price and the original quotes. Their follow ups for a review are excessive. Three requests for a review. The time invested for a review should be spent answering customers questions. Lots of other translations services to choose from. I would go elsewhere for this service in the future.