The translation provider you can count on
Where we started
When a document carries your case, your contract, or your family's future, you need a provider you can trust completely. That trust is what we have built since 1996.
ABC Translations began that year as a branch of the Institute of Comparative Law in Miami, Florida. The Institute's founder, Dr. Enrique Fernández-Barros, saw how much local authors and companies needed professional academic and legal translation, and he drew on Miami's rich, multicultural environment to start a practice serving South Florida. As a leading scholar of transnational law, he extended those services to global companies, and in 2001 the practice was constituted as its own company, ABC Translations International.
Today we are a trusted global brand known for expert linguistic teams, reliability, innovation, and an uncommon commitment to fair pricing for top-rated translation and localization.
We were founded by an educator, linguist, and scholar with a principled approach to quality. Our commitment to fair pricing lets companies do more and reach more people. And we respect the lived experiences of speakers of different languages and cultures worldwide.
How we protect your data and materials
The translation industry still struggles to keep client data and materials private and secure. Sensitive documents are often passed to independent translators, outsourcers, and technical support around the world, frequently to people a company has never met. That exposes clients to data breaches, cyber-attacks, identity theft, and fraud.
We take that seriously, and we have put real measures in place to keep your data and materials safe from the moment you submit them, throughout your project, and afterward. We do not send your documents to strangers. We use encrypted platforms and carefully monitored cloud services to transfer and process your materials, and only with carefully selected people who are essential to your project.
We sign confidentiality agreements with you and with our teams. We vet and train our family of linguists and engineers so they are conscientious, professional, and trustworthy. We work to raise the ethical standards of our profession, because we want to earn your trust, deliver translations that meet your goals, and help the industry improve.
Standards we hold ourselves to
ABC Translations, with our carefully selected family of technology support companies and our key language and engineering teams, adheres to internationally recognized ISO standards and ASTM guidelines that reflect our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
ISO 9001 is a quality management standard that ensures an organization meets the needs of its customers and stakeholders. ISO 17100 sets the requirements for the core processes, resources, and other aspects needed to deliver quality translation. ISO 13611 specifies the requirements for community interpreting during spoken and signed communication.
ISO 18587 sets the requirements for full and light post-editing of machine translation output by human post-editors. ISO 13485 is a medical-devices quality management standard for regulatory purposes. ASTM F2575 is a guide for quality assurance in translation that frames what good practice looks like at each phase of a project.
The teams behind your translations
Our skilled and certified linguistic teams have deep experience delivering accurate, reliable translation and localization to clients worldwide. We are proud to work with members of several prestigious professional associations that reflect our commitment to best practices in the language industry.
These include FIT, the International Federation of Translators, a global federation representing the profession worldwide; ITI, the Institute of Translation and Interpreting, which promotes high standards in the UK; and AIIC, the International Association of Conference Interpreters, which sets quality and ethical standards for its members.
They also include TAUS, the Translation Automation User Society, an innovation think tank and resource center for the language industry; TEPIS, the Polish Society of Sworn and Specialized Translators; and AITI, the Italian Association of Translators and Interpreters.
I purchased a translation on Friday and expected a 24-hour turnaround but also ordered a notary not knowing it wasn't part of the estimated time. Unsurprisingly I needed it immediately. I emailed support and within a few hours, it was completely signed and notarized! Hats off to y'all!
Amazing service! My translation was done in 2 hours. All done on time, the right way, and the price was very good! Highly recommend.
I reached out to them last Friday for an emergency translation. They got back within the hour. ETA was 24 hours. Since it was a Friday, I expected Monday, but it was completed on Saturday. Accurate and on time, great job!
Phenomenal customer service. Fast responses and accurate translations. Very satisfied!
ABC Translations completed my request wonderfully. 24-hour turnaround even on a weekend. Impeccable quality. Notified me of a fee change before charging, outstanding!
Truly amazing experience. Easy process and great communication. Hard copies arrived on time. Would give a thousand stars!
Fantastic experience starting with the price. Very easy submission process. Fast, helpful replies. Will return for future translations.
From quote to delivery, everything was professional and timely. Quality is commendable. I appreciate the space for translator notes. Very satisfied!
Join 255,000+ happy customers
ABC Translations and its family of companies are proud to have delivered reliable, affordable, best-in-class translation and localization services to individuals, and global corporations and institutions for more than 25 years.
Submitted a 43 page doc, it was translated twice as fast as our previous vendor, and in-house loved it. Thanks ABC for amazing customer service and fast delivery of top notch translations.
I have used ABC Translations at two different occasions now and both translations has been perfect! I would truly recommend the company. Their customer service is nice and professional and the translation is accurate, well written with a very quick turnaround. Highly recommend!
Super happy with the experience. Smooth and efficient. I plan to use them again.
Easy to work with. Real human communication. Accurate translations, even for technical terms. Always on time or early. Incredibly convenient.
Used them many times for education/work docs. Great translation quality and speed. Appreciate the revision option even though I haven't needed it.
Great experience. They were responsive and helpful. They guided me, didn't oversell services, and even saved me money. Timely delivery despite a holiday. Highly recommend!
Highly recommend using this service. Outstanding translation job and fast turnaround. Excellent and professional.
Top of my list for fast, professional services. Best online interface I've used. Appreciate their speed and effectiveness. Highly recommend.
Join 255,000+ happy customers
ABC Translations and its family of companies are proud to have delivered reliable, affordable, best-in-class translation and localization services to individuals, and global corporations and institutions for more than 25 years.
Top of my list for fast, professional services. Best online interface I've used. Appreciate their speed and effectiveness. Highly recommend.
From quote to delivery, everything was professional and timely. Quality is commendable. I appreciate the space for translator notes. Very satisfied!
Used them many times for education/work docs. Great translation quality and speed. Appreciate the revision option even though I haven't needed it.
ABC Translations completed my request wonderfully. 24-hour turnaround even on a weekend. Impeccable quality. Notified me of a fee change before charging, outstanding!
Amazing service! My translation was done in 2 hours. All done on time, the right way, and the price was very good! Highly recommend.
Great experience. They were responsive and helpful. They guided me, didn't oversell services, and even saved me money. Timely delivery despite a holiday. Highly recommend!
Submitted a 43 page doc, it was translated twice as fast as our previous vendor, and in-house loved it. Thanks ABC for amazing customer service and fast delivery of top notch translations.
I reached out to them last Friday for an emergency translation. They got back within the hour. ETA was 24 hours. Since it was a Friday, I expected Monday, but it was completed on Saturday. Accurate and on time, great job!
I have used ABC Translations at two different occasions now and both translations has been perfect! I would truly recommend the company. Their customer service is nice and professional and the translation is accurate, well written with a very quick turnaround. Highly recommend!
I purchased a translation on Friday and expected a 24-hour turnaround but also ordered a notary not knowing it wasn't part of the estimated time. Unsurprisingly I needed it immediately. I emailed support and within a few hours, it was completely signed and notarized! Hats off to y'all!
Easy to work with. Real human communication. Accurate translations, even for technical terms. Always on time or early. Incredibly convenient.
Fantastic experience starting with the price. Very easy submission process. Fast, helpful replies. Will return for future translations.
Truly amazing experience. Easy process and great communication. Hard copies arrived on time. Would give a thousand stars!
Highly recommend using this service. Outstanding translation job and fast turnaround. Excellent and professional.
Super happy with the experience. Smooth and efficient. I plan to use them again.
Phenomenal customer service. Fast responses and accurate translations. Very satisfied!
Frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions about ABC Translations — our history, the standards we follow, and how we work with individuals, law firms, and businesses.
What ISO certifications does ABC Translations hold?
ABC Translations adheres to ISO 9001 for quality management systems, ISO 17100 for translation services management, ISO 13611 for interpreting services, ISO 18587 for post-editing of machine translation, ISO 13485 for medical devices quality management, and ASTM F25775-14 for translation quality assurance.
These standards reflect our commitment to international benchmarks for quality, process management, and customer satisfaction.
Who founded ABC Translations, and what is their background?
ABC Translations was founded in 1996 by Dr. Enrique Fernandez-Barros, a scholar of transnational law and founder of the Institute of Comparative Law in Miami, Florida.
He saw the need for professional academic and legal translation among authors, law firms, and corporations, and his background in comparative law and linguistics shaped the company's principled approach to quality and fair pricing.
How long has ABC Translations been in business?
ABC Translations started as a branch of the Institute of Comparative Law in 1996 and was constituted as its own company in 2002.
With over 29 years of experience, we have translated more than 100,000 documents for individuals, law firms, corporations, and government agencies across the legal, medical, academic, and business sectors.
Does ABC Translations work with law firms and corporate clients?
Yes. We serve law firms, corporations, government agencies, and businesses that need professional translation for litigation, contracts, compliance documents, medical devices, technical manuals, and international operations.
We offer volume discounts, dedicated account management, corporate billing, and non-disclosure agreements for confidential projects.
How does ABC Translations keep translation quality consistent?
Our quality management system is built on ISO 9001 and ISO 17100, which set requirements for translation service delivery, translator qualifications, project management, and quality assurance.
Every translation is reviewed by ATA-certified translators, follows ASTM F25775-14 guidelines, and includes verification steps before delivery to confirm accuracy and compliance.
Are ABC translators specialized in legal, medical, and technical fields?
Yes. Our team includes ATA-certified translators with specialized expertise in legal documents such as contracts, litigation, and patents, medical devices and records that meet ISO 13485, academic credentials like transcripts and diplomas, technical manuals, and business documents.
Each translator is vetted for subject-matter expertise and language proficiency before being assigned to your project.
Does ABC Translations sign NDAs for confidential corporate documents?
Yes. We provide non-disclosure agreements for corporate clients handling confidential documents, trade secrets, proprietary information, litigation materials, or sensitive business records.
Our translators and staff are bound by confidentiality agreements, and we maintain secure document handling that follows our ISO 9001 quality management practices.
Does ABC Translations offer volume discounts for corporate accounts?
Yes. Volume discounts are available for orders over 20 pages, with special bulk pricing for law firms, corporate clients, and government agencies that have ongoing translation needs.
We also offer dedicated account management, priority processing, corporate billing terms, and custom service level agreements. Contact us for a quote tailored to your organization.
