About Abusharar & Associates

 Founding Attorney | Immigration Law Specialist

With over 18 years of experience, Akram Abusharar is a trusted immigration attorney dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of U.S. immigration law. Since founding his practice in 2007, Mr. Abusharar has represented thousands of clients in immigration courts, before USCIS, and at U.S. consulates around the world. His work is grounded in deep legal knowledge and understanding, strategic advocacy, and a personal commitment to justice.

Under Mr. Abusharar’s leadership, this practice has become a trusted resource for clients seeking legal assistance with asylum, deportation defense, naturalization, and more. His team is known for its work ethic and compassionate approach.

Legal Background and Education

Mr. Abusharar is licensed to practice law in Michigan and is a longstanding member of the Michigan State Bar, the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).

He began his legal education with an LL.B. from Alexandria University in Egypt. After immigrating to the United States, he earned a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree from Wayne State University and a Master of Criminal Justice (MCJ) from University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit, MI. These academic foundations, combined with his personal immigrant experience, give him a unique and empathetic perspective on the challenges his clients face.

Throughout his career, Mr. Abusharar has represented clients from various backgrounds and successfully handled complex, high-profile immigration cases and asylum claims nationwide. He has also argued before the federal United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Community Engagement and Media

Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Abusharar is a committed community advocate. He currently serves as an advisor to the Immigration Department at Access California Services, a nonprofit organization supporting immigrants and refugees in Southern California.

Mr. Abusharar also served as liaison for Southern California Immigration Lawyers with the Los Angeles Asylum Office (ZLA) for five years.

His legal insights have been featured on major media outlets including Al Jazeera, KPCC Radio, and ABC TV, where he regularly provides expert commentary on developments in U.S. immigration policy.

Mr. Abusharar has received numerous prestigious awards and has been recognized by the United States Army for his excellence in law.

A Personal Commitment

Attorney Abusharar approaches each case with the belief that immigration is not just about laws and procedures—it’s about people, families, and futures. He is known for his integrity, direct communication, and genuine care for the clients he represents. His goal is to offer not just legal solutions, but peace of mind, by taking his time to ensure every client fully understands their legal options throughout their legal journey.

 Associate Attorney | Immigration Law Specialist

Lewis Jubran is an experienced immigration attorney who has been serving clients since 2015. With a practice focused on immigration law, Lewis has built a reputation for dedicated advocacy in areas including asylum, USCIS petitions, and removal defense.

A graduate of California State University, Long Beach, Lewis went on to earn his law degree in Southern California. As the child of immigrants, he understands firsthand the challenges faced by individuals and families navigating the U.S. immigration system. His personal background fuels his commitment to fighting for the rights of immigrants and helping them build secure and lasting futures in the United States.

Over the years, Lewis has represented clients from all walks of life with compassion, clarity, and strength. Whether in front of USCIS, Immigration Court, or the Board of Immigration Appeals, he brings both deep legal knowledge and a strong sense of purpose to every case.

Outside the office, Lewis enjoys following the Lakers and the Rams, and brings that same passion into the kitchen—especially when he's experimenting with new flavors on the grill. He finds joy in creativity, whether in legal strategy or in crafting a great meal.

 Associate Attorney | Immigration Law Specialist

Michael S. Terry is an attorney in good standing with the State Bar of Nevada since January of

2009. Beginning in January of 2009, he was self-employed as a consumer protection attorney

(bankruptcy, mortgage fraud litigation) in Las Vegas, Nevada until May of 2015. In May of

2015 he relocated to Southern California and began to practice Immigration Law. In July of

2016, he was employed as an Asylum Officer at United States Citizenship and Immigration

Services until June of 2017. Thereafter, in September of 2018 he became an associate attorney at

La Liga Defensora/Matian Firm in downtown Los Angeles, California where he developed a

specialty of preparing and filing Petition(s) for Review to the 9 th Circuit Court of Appeals and

Motions to Reopen with the Los Angeles Immigration Court and the Board of Immigration

Appeals. In July of 2020, he became employed with the Law Offices of Abusharar &

Associates in Anaheim, California where he has concentrated in preparing and filing Writ of

Mandamus cases in the United States District Court for the Central District of California and

other the other District Courts within the state.

 Associate Attorney | Immigration Law Specialist

Salah Khatib earned his Juris Doctor (JD) from Chapman University, Fowler School of Law, where he developed a strong foundation in legal research, analysis, and advocacy. After passing the California Bar and becoming a licensed attorney, Salah began his legal career in civil litigation, where he quickly established a reputation as a skilled and confident advocate. He successfully represented clients in a range of cases, earning favorable outcomes through sharp litigation strategy and a calm, result-driven courtroom presence.

Motivated by a deeper calling to serve vulnerable communities, Salah transitioned to immigration law, where he discovered his passion and long-term professional purpose. Today, Salah focuses primarily on asylum, humanitarian relief, and removal defense, representing individuals fleeing persecution, violence, and life-threatening conditions in their home countries. He is particularly experienced in working with religious converts, political dissidents, women fleeing gender-based violence, and stateless individuals—bringing both legal expertise and deep empathy to every case.

Salah is recognized for his strong legal writing and storytelling ability, particularly in preparing compelling asylum declarations, nexus arguments, and supporting evidence that tie the client’s experience to the law and legal precedent. He routinely handles affirmative asylum filings, credible fear interviews, reasonable fear determinations, and defensive asylum in immigration court. His work also includes filing motions to reopen, prosecutorial discretion requests, humanitarian parole, and other relief options for those facing urgent danger or injustice.

He has represented clients from diverse regions including the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and Asia, and has traveled across multiple states to personally attend asylum interviews, USCIS appointments, and court hearings, offering unwavering support and representation. Clients and colleagues alike praise him for being thorough, patient, and compassionate, ensuring that every individual feels heard, understood, and legally protected.

Whether he is meeting one-on-one with a survivor of persecution, crafting a legal brief, or standing beside a client in court, Salah brings integrity, precision, and heartfelt advocacy to everything he does. His commitment to justice and his relentless work ethic make him a powerful ally for those navigating the U.S. immigration system in search of safety and a new beginning.