Interpreters play an important role in the business of the Court. Interpreters also play an important role in furthering an attorney-client relationship when the client is not fluent in the English language. The information on this page is intended to inform the Bar on the availability of interpreters in the Eastern District of Wisconsin, as well as to provide contract and fee information, guidance, and applicable forms for contract court interpreters.
Federal Court Interpreter Program
* NEW * Rate Information - effective October 1, 2026
Federally Certified Interpreters:
Full Day: $617
Half Day: $349
Overtime: $87 per hour or part thereof
Professionally Qualified Interpreters:
Full Day: $540
Half Day: $305
Overtime: $76 per hour or part thereof
Language Skilled Interpreters (Non-Certified):
Full Day: $382
Half Day: $207
Overtime: $48 per hour or part thereof
Archived Rate Information - through September 30, 2026
Federally Certified Interpreters:
Full Day: $566
Half Day: $320
Overtime: $80 per hour or part thereof
Professionally Qualified Interpreters:
Full Day: $495
Half Day: $280
Overtime: $70 per hour or part thereof
Language Skilled Interpreters (Non-Certified):
Full Day: $350
Half Day: $190
Overtime: $44 per hour or part thereof
Services to the Hearing Impaired and Others with Communication Disabilities
Guide to Judiciary Policy, Vol. 5, Ch. 2 § 255.10
For Attorneys
Effective Use of Court Interpreters
For Interpreters
Administrative Checklist for Contract Court Interpreters
Invoice for Contract Court Interpreters
Invoice for Contract Court Interpreters (previous version for 2025 through 9/30/26)
Invoice for Contract Court Interpreters (previous version for 2024 and earlier)
AO 1012 Travel Voucher (previous version for 2024 and earlier)