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Court-certified legal interpreter providing professional interpretation services across New York courthouses, SDNY, EDNY, immigration court, and law firms in all five boroughs

New York Legal Interpreters

Legal Interpreters in
New York

Court-certified legal interpreters serving New York's world-class legal system, from SDNY securities trials to immigration hearings at 26 Federal Plaza. Our interpreters navigate the complexity of NYC's courts, the diversity of its languages, and the intensity of its legal proceedings.

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Interpreters credentialed for SDNY, EDNY, NY Supreme Court, and all NYC borough courthouses
Deep expertise in Wall Street litigation, securities fraud, corporate disputes, and international arbitration
Coverage for NYC Immigration Courts at 26 Federal Plaza, Varick Street, and all USCIS field offices
Five-borough deployment, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, and Staten Island courthouses and law firms
Court-certified legal interpreter at New York SDNY Moynihan Courthouse and NY Supreme Court for depositions, securities trials, and class action proceedings

New York

Depositions & Trials

Court-certified interpreters for depositions, trials, and hearings across New York's court system, from NY Supreme Court to SDNY at the Moynihan Courthouse and EDNY in Brooklyn. Our interpreters handle the full spectrum of NYC litigation, from high-stakes securities trials in Lower Manhattan to personal injury cases in Queens.

Civil & Criminal Trials
Securities & Finance Depositions
Class Action Proceedings
Grand Jury & Arraignments
Court-certified immigration interpreter at New York 26 Federal Plaza and Varick Street for removal hearings, asylum cases, and USCIS interviews

New York

Immigration Proceedings

Interpreters for New York's busiest immigration courts, 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan and Varick Street, plus all USCIS field offices. NYC processes more immigration cases than almost any other city, and our interpreters handle removal hearings, asylum cases, and naturalization interviews across all five boroughs.

Removal & Deportation Hearings
Asylum & Credible Fear
USCIS Interviews & Naturalization
Detained Proceedings
Certified legal interpreter for international arbitration and mediation at New York ICC, AAA, and JAMS Midtown facilities

New York

Arbitration & Mediation

Certified interpreters for international arbitration and mediation in New York, the global capital of commercial dispute resolution. Experienced with ICC, AAA, JAMS, and private arbitration at Midtown facilities. Our interpreters handle multi-language proceedings in finance, trade, and corporate disputes.

International Commercial Arbitration
Securities & Finance Disputes
Employment Mediation
Real Estate & Construction
Certified legal interpreter providing on-call law firm support for client intake, witness preparation, and attorney-client meetings across all five New York boroughs

New York

Law Firm Support

On-call interpretation for New York law firms, from white-shoe firms on Park Avenue to immigration boutiques in Jackson Heights. Client intake, witness preparation, and attorney-client privileged meetings across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and all five boroughs.

Client Intake & Interviews
Witness Preparation
Attorney-Client Meetings
Document Review Sessions

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Client Feedback

What Our Clients Say

"For SDNY securities litigation, we need interpreters who understand financial terminology in Mandarin and Korean. Kaplan's team handles these high-stakes depositions with precision every time."

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Jonathan H.

Securities Litigation Partner, New York

"NYC's immigration courts are the busiest in the country. Kaplan provides reliable interpreters for our removal hearings at 26 Federal Plaza, often on 24-hour notice for urgent detained cases."

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Fatima A.

Immigration Attorney, New York

"We needed a Bengali interpreter for a complex employment class action in Brooklyn. Kaplan matched us with someone who understood both the legal framework and the cultural context of our clients."

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David R.

Employment Attorney, New York

FAQs

New York Legal Interpreter Questions

Are your New York legal interpreters court-certified for trials and depositions?
Yes. Our New York legal interpreters hold court certification recognized by the New York State Unified Court System and the federal courts, and they take the interpreter's oath on the record where the proceeding requires it. This matters for sworn testimony in NY Supreme Court, SDNY, and EDNY, where uncertified interpreting can be challenged. We match each assignment by certification, language, and legal specialty before confirming coverage.

Do you provide Spanish interpreters for immigration hearings at 26 Federal Plaza?
Yes. We regularly staff Spanish interpreters for removal, asylum, and bond hearings at 26 Federal Plaza and the Varick Street immigration court, along with USCIS interviews across the five boroughs. Our interpreters understand the pace and protocols of the New York immigration docket, one of the busiest in the country. Submit the hearing date and language at /get-a-quote/ and we will confirm availability.

Can you book an ASL interpreter for a deposition or court hearing in New York City?
Yes. We provide certified American Sign Language interpreters for New York depositions, witness preparation, and courtroom proceedings across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. For full-day trials and longer hearings we schedule a team of interpreters to maintain accuracy throughout. Same-week availability is common, and we recommend advance notice for multi-day matters.

Do your interpreters cover SDNY and EDNY federal courts?
Yes. Our interpreters regularly serve the Southern District of New York (SDNY) at the Daniel Patrick Moynihan Courthouse and Thurgood Marshall Courthouse, as well as the Eastern District of New York (EDNY) in Brooklyn. They understand federal court protocols, security procedures, and the specific requirements of each courthouse.

What languages are most requested for legal interpreting in New York?
New York's extraordinary diversity means we cover an exceptionally wide range: Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Russian, Arabic, Korean, French, Haitian Creole, Bengali, Urdu, Polish, Italian, Portuguese, Hindi. NYC's immigrant communities span the globe, and we regularly provide interpreters for rare languages including Wolof, Twi, Fujianese, Tibetan, and indigenous Latin American languages.

Can you handle high-stakes financial litigation requiring specialized terminology?
Yes. New York is the center of securities litigation, corporate law, and international finance. Our interpreters for financial cases receive pre-assignment briefings on relevant terminology, derivatives, regulatory compliance, SEC proceedings, and have experience with the complex vocabulary these cases demand.

How fast can you deploy a legal interpreter in New York City?
NYC's deep interpreter pool allows us to deploy within 24 hours for most major languages and often same-day for Spanish, Mandarin, and Russian. For rare languages, we recommend 48-72 hours' notice. Check availability or call (833) 547-7770.

Do you cover all five boroughs and surrounding areas?
Yes. We provide interpreters across all five NYC boroughs, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island, as well as Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, and the wider Tri-State area including New Jersey federal courts and Connecticut.

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In-person coverage in additional metros, plus video remote and over-the-phone interpretation nationwide.

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