Precision, calm and support
Russian court interpreter in Los Angeles: USCIS interviews, courts, depositions and more
Strategic interpreting: courtroom precision, legal knowledge and immigration-court experience in every word.
Mikhail Bogomolny is a California-certified court interpreter who works in U.S. immigration courts. He knows how judges, USCIS officers and DHS attorneys weigh testimony, so your words come across in English accurately, completely and with the weight you gave them. At an interview, in court or at a deposition, you have a specialist you can rely on.
- Certified court interpreter, California
- Registered court interpreter, New York
- Immigration court interpreter U.S. Department of Justice (EOIR)
- Immigration Law Specialist Certificate (Washington Technical Institute)
Mikhail BogomolnyCertified Court Interpreter · Southern California and nationwide
- California state courts
- U.S. immigration courts (DOJ, EOIR)
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
- U.S. Department of Justice
- U.S. Bankruptcy Appellate Panel of the Ninth Circuit (BAP)
- California state prisons (CDCR)
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
- California Department of Consumer Affairs
- California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board
- California Labor Commissioner's Office
- Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)
- California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
Trusted at the highest level
Ministers. Celebrities. Judges. Multi-million-dollar disputes.
Mikhail has interpreted in international disputes worth millions of dollars. His clients include government ministers and politicians from other countries, judges, mayors, entertainment celebrities and high-net-worth individuals: high-stakes matters where every word counts. Confidentiality is absolute, always. And your case matters to him just as much: every client gets the same precision, the same attention and the same care.
Trust like this is never accidental. Behind it are years in U.S. immigration courts and training rare for an interpreter: immigration and contract law, legal writing, and forensic linguistics, the science of language as evidence.
Certified, registered, proven
California court certification is the top credential for a court interpreter in the state: written and oral exams in legal terminology and in consecutive, simultaneous and sight interpreting, followed by continuing education and ethics requirements.
- Certified Court Interpreter, English–RussianJudicial Council of California
- Registered Court InterpreterNew York State Unified Court System
- Immigration Law Specialist CertificateWashington Technical Institute, 2023
- Immigration court interpreterU.S. Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review
- Contract Law and Zero-LHarvard Law School online programs, 2018 and 2024
- Notary Public, State of Californiamember of the National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators
- Translation partner, NEICCENew England Institute for Country Conditions Expertise
Strategic interpreting
At an interview or in court, the decision rests on what was heard in English. Mikhail interprets with a working knowledge of the law, the procedure and how officers and judges listen, so nothing you say is lost: not the meaning, not the precision, not the weight. That is strategic interpreting, and it is always impartial.
Beside the judge in immigration court
Mikhail has interpreted in U.S. immigration court (EOIR), seated beside the judge. He has seen how immigration judges and the government's trial attorneys test credibility, weigh inconsistencies and apply case law, and he brings that understanding to affirmative asylum interviews at USCIS and to defensive cases in court.
Fluent in the law, not just the language
An Immigration Law Specialist Certificate (Washington Technical Institute) and Harvard Law School online programs in contract law and Zero-L. Legal terms, phrasing and the substance of a dispute come through without error: at an asylum interview, in a multi-million-dollar contract dispute, before a federal appellate panel. For you, it means no important detail gets lost in translation. That is what sets Mikhail apart from most interpreters.
Strategic, and strictly impartial
Strategy never means adding or softening anything. It means that deep knowledge of the law and procedure, experience and an understanding of context make every language choice and every interpreting technique flawless. The officer or judge hears your testimony as it was given: complete, accurate and favoring no one.
Knowing the system, not just the language
«Арест» isn't always an arrest, and a wet reckless isn't a DUI. The confidentiality waiver, the bona fide marriage exemption, a sworn statement taken in front of a second officer: you won't find these in a dictionary; they are known to someone who works inside the system. That is why, with Mikhail, your words are understood exactly as you said them. Examples of translators' false friends
The same knowledge goes into every written translation: court decisions, police records, contracts and evidence. Asylum interviews · Immigration court · For attorneys
What do you need an interpreter for?
Choose your situation to see how it works, what USCIS requires and what to bring.
Asylum interview
Mikhail interprets at asylum interviews above all in Tustin, but not only there: at any asylum office in the country.
What to expectGreen card or citizenship interview
Marriage, family and employment-based cases, including EB-1 and EB-2 (NIW), and N-400 interviews at USCIS field offices across Southern California.
What to expectAttorney or law firm
Client meetings, depositions, court proceedings, certified translations and reviews of disputed interpretation.
Working with firmsAll services
Asylum interviews
Mikhail interprets at asylum interviews above all in Tustin, but not only there: at any asylum office in the country.
Green card interviews
Marriage- and family-based adjustment interviews at USCIS field offices, with Form G-1256 signed on the spot.
Citizenship interviews
N-400 interviews: the whole interview when you are exempt from English, and otherwise the most consequential part, the application review and security questions.
Court hearings
Criminal, civil, family law, property and commercial, small claims and unlawful detainer cases, and administrative hearings.
Depositions and EUOs
Hundreds of depositions and insurance examinations under oath, in person or on Zoom.
Medical exams (IME, QME, AME)
Independent and medical-legal examinations in personal injury and workers' compensation cases.
Immigration court cases
Interpreting at attorney meetings while preparing for the hearing, and evidence translation for immigration court cases.
Certified translation
Certificates, military IDs, medical records, police reports, court papers and any other documents from Russian, Ukrainian and Hebrew. Rush and same-day service.
Notary and apostille
California notarizations, bilingual powers of attorney and apostilles for documents used abroad.
Audio and video transcription
Transcription and certified translation of recordings for family law, criminal and immigration cases.
Diploma translation
Diplomas and transcripts translated for U.S. credential evaluation and licensing boards.
From the USCIS interview room to federal court
The same standard applies everywhere Mikhail works: asylum and green card interviews, state court hearings and trials, depositions and examinations under oath, federal proceedings, and oral argument before the United States Bankruptcy Appellate Panel of the Ninth Circuit in Pasadena.
- Simultaneous, consecutive and sight interpreting
- Criminal, civil, family law, property and commercial, small claims and unlawful detainer cases
- Federal, state and administrative proceedings
How booking works
Everything is arranged by phone or email. Mikhail is always reachable: he answers right away or calls back at the first opportunity.
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Call or email
Tell Mikhail the type of interview or hearing, where it is, and the date and time on your notice.
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Discuss the details
Availability, logistics and the fee are discussed by phone or email. Nothing is booked until you agree.
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On the day
Mikhail arrives early, takes the interpreter's oath and interprets every question and every answer, completely and accurately.
Payment: Zelle, Venmo, PayPal, credit and debit cards, and other common methods.
Accurate. Calm. Confidential.
An officer's or judge's decision depends on what they heard through the interpreter. That is why Mikhail's interpreting is not merely accurate but strategically precise: every word carries the meaning and weight the speaker gave it.
Accuracy
Every question and every answer is interpreted completely, in the first person, without summarizing or smoothing over. Names, dates, places and legal terms come through precisely in both directions.
Calm you can lean on
An interview or hearing is always stressful. Mikhail arrives early, knows the procedure and keeps a steady pace, so you can focus on what matters: what you have to say. You can rely on him.
Confidentiality
What is said in an interview room, a deposition or an attorney's office stays there. That applies to every client and every assignment.
Reviews from clients and attorneys
As seen in Google reviews and client messages.
As an immigration attorney, I have worked with many interpreters and translators, and I can confidently say that Michael is simply the best.
He was incredibly supportive during the interview, very personable, and very knowledgeable! If something wasn't clear, he explained it well.
I used Mikhail's services at an immigration interview and in civil court, and ordered written translations. Very satisfied with the quality, timeliness and responsiveness.
This is not just a translation, it's a pleasure to read. I say this as a linguist by training.
Reviews on Google
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Useful videos about the asylum interview
Four videos, in Russian, on how asylum interviews actually work, from the interpreter's side of the table.
USCIS offices in California
Mikhail works at every USCIS field office and asylum office in Southern California and San Francisco, and travels to any other office in the country. Remotely: depositions, hearings and client meetings anywhere in the U.S.
- Los Angeles Asylum Office14101 Myford Rd, Tustin, CA 92780Affirmative asylum interviews
- San Francisco Asylum Office75 Hawthorne St, San Francisco, CA 94105Affirmative asylum interviews
- Los Angeles Field Office300 N. Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, CA 90012Green card, marriage, citizenship
- San Fernando Valley Field Office19809 Prairie St, Chatsworth, CA 91311Green card, marriage, citizenship
- Santa Ana Field Office34 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701Green card, marriage, citizenship
- San Bernardino Field Office995 Hardt St, San Bernardino, CA 92408Green card, marriage, citizenship
- San Diego Field Office880 Front St, San Diego, CA 92101Green card, marriage, citizenship
- Chula Vista Field Office1261 Third Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91911Green card, marriage, citizenship
- Imperial Field Office509 Industry Way, Imperial, CA 92251Green card, marriage, citizenship
- San Francisco Field Office444 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94111Green card, marriage, citizenship
Frequently asked questions
How much does an interpreter for a USCIS interview cost?
It depends on the type of interview, the court, the office and how you attend (in person, video or phone). Call or email with the details to discuss the fee. Payment is accepted by Zelle, Venmo, PayPal, credit and debit cards, and other common methods.
Does Mikhail interpret in person or remotely?
Both. USCIS interviews are in person: Mikhail meets you at the asylum office or field office. Depositions, client meetings and many hearings can be done in person or over Zoom, Teams, WebEx or phone.
Which languages does he work in?
Interpreting: Russian–English and Hebrew–English.
Written translation: Russian, Ukrainian and Hebrew into English, and English into Russian for documents going abroad.
Can the documents for my case be translated too?
Yes. Certified translations for USCIS, immigration courts and consulates are a core part of the practice. See certified translation.
Is Mikhail a lawyer?
No. Mikhail is a certified court interpreter and notary public, not an attorney, so he can't give legal advice. For questions about your case, you should talk to an attorney, and Mikhail will gladly recommend experienced ones he trusts.
Have an interview or hearing coming up?
Call or email with the date and location to discuss availability and the fee.