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Habbal, Ratib
Language: Arabic Translation:  No     Interpreting:  Yes
Language Combinations:
English <> Arabic
Fields of Speciality:
Legal, business, court, and Muslim religion.
ATA Certification:
N/A
Michigan Court Certified Interpreter:
Candidate for Certification, status: Registered -- passed written exam.
International Certification:
Certified Translator #10559 by the Arab Professional Translators Society. www.arabtranslators.net
Member Description:

Hello, and thank you for visiting my profile.

I am presently working as a full-time Arabic Interpreter.

My credentials include:

  1. Certified Arabic translator by the Arab Professional Translators Society.
  2. Registered Arabic interpreter by the Michigan Supreme Court. 
  3. Category III Arabic Interpreter by the Oakland County 6th Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan.
  4. MBA (Masters of Business) from Wayne State University.

My experience includes working at: 

  • Federal Courts: US District Federal Court-Eastern District of Michigan, US Asylum office in Chicago, US Immigration Court in Detroit.
  • District Courts: 36th of Detroit, 33rd of Woodhaven, 19th of Dearborn, 20th of Dearborn Heights, 41st of Sterling Heights, and 52nd of Troy.
  • Wayne County: 3rd Judicial Circuit, Friend of the Court, and Juvenile Division.
  • Oakland County: 6th Judicial Circuit Court.
  • Michigan Agencies: Workers Compensation Agency, Secretary of State (driver's licence exam), Supplemental Security Income (SSI) office.
  • Other: Polygraph (lie detector) exam.

7 great reasons to call Ratib first:

  1. Quick response regarding my availability: I reply to emails on my Blackberry, and I always reply to voice messages as soon as I can. I never outsource my work.
  2. Guaranteed on time arrival: I arrive at least 30 minutes early.
  3. Reconfirmation: I always reconfirm the day before the appointment.
  4. Professional image: I always dress professionally and I wear a name tag.
  5. Quick invoicing: I submit my invoice the same day of the assignment.
  6. No Accent: I speak both English and Arabic without an accent because I grew up here in the Detroit area, and I spent most summers of my life in Syria.
  7. Equipment: I have a microphone transmitter and headset receivers that I can bring with me, so that the disputant's family members can listen in on the proceedings from the benches.

My rate is $50/hour which includes travel time from Canton, MI.
I welcome your call directly to my cellular at (248) 390-5910.

I look forward to hearing from you.               
Sincerley,              
Ratib Habbal. ­— ‎  

City: Canton State: MI
Country: USA Zip Code: 48187
Phone: (248) 390-5910 Fax:
Cell Phone: (248) 390-5910 Work Phone:
Email: ratib@juno.com
Website: www.ratib.com (coming soon)
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