About us
Kathy Hansen Interpreting & Translation Services
Serving Arizona—and beyond—since 1986
We are a Phoenix-based language services provider offering professional, client-focused support in the areas of law, medicine, and social services. We are open Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and offer services after-hours and on weekends upon request.
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Meet our team

Kathy Hansen
Founder
Kathy Hansen has been offering Spanish language interpreting and translation services to the courts and legal community since 1986. Over the past three decades, she has built trusted relationships with a robust list of clients and vetted and grown a network of qualified Spanish interpreters, in addition to other language interpreters. Today, Kathy Hansen Interpreting &Translation services remains a locally owned business and Kathy continues to provide services,in addition to serving in an advisory role.

Roxanna Patterson
Managing Partner
Roxanna Patterson is a credentialed Spanish-English interpreter, former Maricopa County staff interpreter, and now Managing Partner at Kathy Hansen Interpreting & Translation Services. Prior to becoming a court interpreter, she obtained a Masters in Interpreting & Translation Spanish-English from the Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. She brings fifteen years of experience and a commitment to client satisfaction and strict adherence to ethical standards.
All KHITS professionals:
Maintain confidentiality and impartiality
Have proven experience and relevant higher education or certification
Follow a strict professional code of ethics
Pursue ongoing professional development
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