Mikhail Bogomolny is trusted by a great many attorneys across the country. For years he has interpreted for them while clients prepare for depositions and USCIS interviews, translated their documents, written expert opinion letters and testified in court on disputed translations and interpretation accuracy, in immigration court (EOIR), state courts, DMV hearings and elsewhere. And, of course, he interprets attorney–client consultations.
Expert work holds a special place in his practice: written opinions on disputed or problematic translations, explanatory letters, and testimony in court on translation accuracy. Often they are what resolves a dispute and lets a court or agency review the evidence properly and decide fairly. More on expert opinions.
Another service attorneys rely on constantly is transcription and translation of audio and video recordings, which comes up often in family law. Mikhail has prepared hundreds of them.
Why attorneys work with Mikhail
Trust built over years
Mikhail has worked with many attorneys for more than a decade. These relationships rest on trust: counsel knows the assignment will be handled exactly as needed, and on time.
Confidentiality, without exceptions
What is said in meetings, depositions and interviews stays there. Attorneys know it and trust Mikhail with their most sensitive matters.
Reliable and fast
Mikhail is punctual, keeps his word and responds quickly to urgent requests. Translations are turned around fast, with the same precision every time.
A translation you can build on
Testimony and documents are rendered exactly as intended, so counsel can build the case on them with confidence, and clients stay satisfied.
Immigration court from the inside
He has interpreted in U.S. immigration court (EOIR), seated beside the judge, and knows how judges and DHS trial attorneys approach credibility and case law, in cases that start at USCIS and in court.
Speaks the language of the law
An Immigration Law Specialist Certificate (Washington Technical Institute) and Harvard Law School online programs in contract law and Zero-L. The legal substance of testimony and documents comes through precisely, so you don't have to second-guess the interpretation.
TranslatorPro is listed as a translation partner of the New England Institute for Country Conditions Expertise, which provides country conditions expertise to immigration attorneys.
Services for firms
- Affirmative asylum interviews and field-office interviews for your clients
- Interpreting attorney–client consultations and preparation for interviews, depositions and hearings, in person or remote
- Depositions and EUOs and medical exams (IME, QME, AME)
- Certified translations of evidence, declarations and I-589 statements, with read-back to the client
- Transcription and translation of audio and video recordings, including for family law matters
- Expert opinions on prior translations, interview records and recordings, as a signed declaration, and testimony in court
Working arrangements
- Scheduling: written confirmation of each assignment; urgent requests welcome.
- Consistency: the same terminology across a case, from the declaration and exhibits to the interview.
- Payment: terms discussed by phone or email; every payment method is accepted, including Zelle, Venmo, PayPal and cards, and checks from law firms. W-9 on request.
- Confidentiality: client information is never shared; confidentiality agreements on request.
- Formats: certificates of translation that meet USCIS, EOIR, state court and federal court requirements.
"I have relied on his services for interpretation during asylum interviews, written translations of important legal documents, and expert opinions on complex translation and interpretation issues in immigration proceedings."
Immigration attorney, Google review
Coverage
In person in Los Angeles and Orange counties, including the Los Angeles Asylum Office in Tustin, and travel to any state. Remote interpreting and translations nationwide. Registered court interpreter in New York.
Frequently asked questions
Will Mikhail sign a confidentiality agreement?
Yes. Confidentiality is part of his professional obligations anyway, and he will sign a firm's NDA on request.
How does payment work?
Terms are discussed by phone or email for each assignment or project. Every payment method is accepted, and law firms can also pay by check.
Can a translation or an interview record in a pending case be reviewed?
Yes. The source is compared with the translation or record, material discrepancies are noted, and a signed declaration can be provided.