The Sign Language Interpreters listed on this webpage are Certified Court Sign Language Interpreters. They have met the criteria established through Washington Administrative Code (WAC) and taken the official Washington Courts training.
Washington Courts may hire these interpreters directly, or request interpreters through one of the Interpreter Referral Agencies that are contracted with the state of Washington. For more information about submitting a request, please contact the Sign Language Interpreter Contracts and Resources Program at signlanguageinterpreters@dshs.wa.gov
If you have questions about the qualifications when assigning specific interpreters to work in Washington Courts, please feel free to contact the Sign Language Interpreter Contracts & Resources Program Manager: Berle Ross at Berle.Ross@dshs.wa.gov
Alphabetical Certified Court Interpreter List (with Specialist Certificate: Legal - SC:L)
| Interpreter Name | City of Residence | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Blackburn-Tofstad, Kim | Bonney Lake | Phone: (253) 332-2792 Email: kymm3rz@gmail.com |
| Carlson, Karen | Seattle | Phone: (206) 380-8407 Email: kcterp57@gmail.com |
| Hansen, Shelly | West Richland | Phone: (509) 554-0564 Email: ASLiSHansen@gmail.com |
| Hardesty, Roschawn | Pullman | Phone: (509) 879-3173 Email: schawnhardesty@gmail.com |
| McGuire, Molly | Seattle | Phone: (206) 886-2300 Email: msmcguire.terp@gmail.com |
| Morrison, David | Seattle | Phone: (206) 446-3717 Email: dave@mwinterpreting.com |
| Newell, Kendall | Wenatchee | Phone: (509) 679-5920 Email: kendallnewell@icloud.com |
| Parsons, Angie | Milton | Phone: (253) 327-3718 Email: angienparsons@gmail.com |
| Reinhardt, Laurie | Seattle | Phone: (206) 941-7619 Email: larrpager@gmail.com |
| Walker, Donna | Spokane | Phone: (509) 999-5326 Email:donnainterpreter@gmail.com |
Alphabetical Court Certified Interpreter List (with written part of SC:L test)
| Interpreter Name | City of Residence | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Conner, Luanne | Vancouver | Phone: (360) 607-7810 Email: connerl@mac.com |
| Medlock, Andrea | Vancouver | Phone: (360) 607-9180 Email: anditerp4u@gmail.com |
| McKenna, Dawn | Everett | Phone: (425) 737-1802 Email: spiderterp@gmail.com |
| Putnam, Shevonne | Ellensburg | Phone: (701) 833-7164 Email: shevonneputnam@gmail.com |
| Wilkes, Amanda | Vancouver | Phone: (360) 513-0706 Email: cheese2212@gmail.com |
Intermediary Interpreters (Deaf Interpreters)
Washington State Law 2.42 indicates when a Deaf Interpreter is required. Certified Deaf Interpreters play an important role as cultural and linguistic facilitators.
Washington Courts are encouraged to make every effort possible to hire Court Certified Deaf Interpreters to team with Certified Court Interpreters for all legal communication encounters with individuals who are Deaf, DeafBlind, Deaf Plus, Late Deafened or Hard of Hearing.
Deaf Interpreters are specialists. They have particular linguistic knowledge and cultural experience which are often fundamental for effective and successful communication access, and essential in high stakes situations. Deaf Interpreters are fluent with various visual and tactile communication modalities used by people who are Deaf, DeafBlind, Deaf Plus, Late Deafened and Hard of Hearing.
Personal experience and professional training give Deaf Interpreters a unique skill set. Deaf Interpreters have distinct formative linguistic, cultural, and life experiences that enable nuanced comprehension influenced by region, culture, age, literacy, education, social economic status, as well as physical, cognitive, and mental health challenges.
Deaf Interpreters have the ability to incorporate successful communication across all types of interpreted interactions, both routine and high risk scenarios. These specialists work with hearing Certified Court Interpreters to ensure the most successful and effective communication.
Court Certified Deaf Interpreters (with Specialist Certificate: Legal SC:L)
| Interpreter Name | City of Residence | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Rogers, Buck | Tacoma | Phone: (202) 540-8428 Email: buck.t.rogers@gmail.com |
| Thayer, Colleen | Salem | Phone: (503) 999-8492 Email:coolthayer@gmail.com |
Court Certified Deaf Interpreters (with CDI certification)
| Interpreter Name | City of Residence | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Glaser, Paul | Puyallup | Phone: (206) 452-0093 Email: mathdeaf2@gmail.com |
| Plecher, John | Mountlake Terrace | Phone: (206) 462-4168 Email: Jplecher@gmail.com |
| Quiroga, Jeremy | Seattle | Phone: (585) 770-0408 Email: ArtedeQ@gmail.com |
| Savidge, Ellie | Seattle | Phone: (206) 452-2351 Email: elliesavidge@comcast.net |
| Stubbs, Steven | Boise | Phone: (208) 501-8793 Email: stubbs.services@gmail.com |
Court Certified Qualified Deaf Interpreter (with ODHH QDI approval)
| Interpreter Name | City of Residence | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Dockter, Terry | Everett | Phone: (205) 708-4432 Email:terrydoc@gmail.com |