Expert Post-Hearing Interpretation Review
& Declaration Services

Federally certified Russian interpreter providing detailed audio audits and expert declarations for motions to reopen, BIA appeals, and petitions for review based on interpretation error.

Average finding: 60–120 material discrepancies per full merits hearing in immigration court.

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Core Services

Post-Hearing Transcript Audit & Expert Declaration

Line-by-line comparison of the official English transcript against the original Russian audio recording. Designed for motions to reopen, BIA appeals, and petitions for review where interpretation error is at issue.

  • Comprehensive error log with timestamps and severity classification
  • Expert affidavit/declaration suitable for filing
  • Summary of material errors affecting credibility findings or due process
  • Consultation on framing ineffective assistance of interpreter claims
Live Courtroom Interpreting

Thousands of hours of in person and remote experience in consecutive and, where appropriate, simultaneous interpreting for immigration and federal court proceedings.

Real-Time Monitoring

On-site or remote monitoring of interpreted hearings with contemporaneous notes and a post-hearing summary for counsel.

Deposition & Consultation Interpretation

Confidential interpretation for attorney–client meetings, witness preparation, depositions, and settlement discussions.

Professional Qualifications

5+

Years Interpreting for Courts, Law Enforcement, Medical, and Government Agencies

90+

Average Interpretation Discrepancies Found per Audio Audit

200+

Court Cases Interpreted Across 10+ States (Immigration, Federal, Criminal, Civil)

Federally Certified Russian Interpreter
Experience in immigration, federal, criminal, and civil proceedings nationwide.

Interpreter & Founder

Zimma, Federally Certified Russian Court Interpreter
Federally Certified Interpreter

Zimma Mederos

Interpreter Audit is a one-person practice. Every audit, declaration, and live assignment is handled personally by Zimma, a Federally Certified Russian interpreter with thousands of hours of experience in immigration, federal, criminal, and civil proceedings.

Zimma is a devoted military spouse and believes in the same values that govern military service—Excellence, integrity, and accountability.

For each case, Zimma works directly with counsel to understand the theory of appeal, prioritize the record segments that matter most, and deliver a clear, well-documented analysis that fits into your briefing strategy.

Sample Expert Report and Affidavit

See how interpretation discrepancies are captured in a structured Excel audit log and how those findings are translated into a narrative expert affidavit for motions to reopen and appeals.

Sample Excel Audit Log

Redacted excerpt of a discrepancy log, including timestamps, error categories, and severity levels used to support an expert declaration.

Download Sample Audit (Excel)

.xlsx file • Last updated: November 2025

Sample Expert Affidavit

Redacted expert declaration demonstrating how interpretation discrepancies are documented and presented for motions to reopen and appeals.

Download Sample Affidavit (PDF)

.pdf file • Last updated: November 2025

Contact for Case Evaluation

Use this form to share basic case details and request a complimentary preliminary review (typically returned within 48 hours).

Submitting this form does not create an interpreter–client relationship and is not a request for legal advice. Case materials shared through this form are transmitted by email; highly sensitive records should instead be uploaded via the secure link below.

Secure Evidence Upload

For full hearing recordings, full transcripts, and documents containing sensitive personal or medical information, please use this encrypted file-request link instead of email attachments. This helps keep case materials separate from regular email and better protects confidentiality.

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Direct email: cases@interpreteraudit.com

Phone: 1 (623) 418-4181