Expert Witness Testimony for Immigration Cases from Muslim Countries

When your client’s life depends on proving threats back home, every detail counts.

Dr. Shaul Gabbay has provided authoritative cultural insight on Muslim societies in hundreds of immigration cases, delivering the comprehensive analysis that can make the difference in life-or-death decisions.

He conducts thorough research, crafts evidence-based reports, and, when requested, offers expert testimony to ensure judges fully understand the critical cultural realities that may determine your client's fate.

Why Immigration Attorneys Trust Dr. Shaul Gabbay:

  • 20+ years of expert witness testimony in courts nationwide

  • Clear, credible testimony that resonates with judges

  • Deep knowledge of all 56 Muslim-majority countries

  • Expertise in honor-based societies and tribal dynamics

  • Real-time analysis of changing political conditions

  • Authentic insights from growing up in the Middle East

How Dr. Gabbay Strengthens Your Case

From the first conversation to final arguments, Dr. Gabbay makes sure the politics & cultural context of your client’s situation are fully understood by the court.

  • Initial Consultation

    Begin with a comprehensive phone conversation to understand your client’s unique background, legal concerns, and potential cultural factors.

    This foundational discussion guides the research and ensures that all subsequent steps are tailored to your case’s specific needs.

  • In-Depth Cultural Report

    Drawing on his extensive expertise, Dr. Gabbay crafts a fully customized report that ties your client’s personal narrative to the broader cultural, social, and political landscape.

    This comprehensive analysis provides courts with the contextual information needed to understand complex country conditions.

  • Ongoing Support & Testimony (If Needed)

    After delivering the report, Dr. Gabbay remains available to clarify findings and address new questions.

    Should the situation call for it, he can also offer expert testimony—either in person or virtually—to ensure the court fully grasps the cultural context at play.

What Attorneys Are Saying:

  • "I have never seen a judge as impressed with an expert witness as this judge was with Dr. Gabbay. But for him, my client’s family would be mourning his death; instead, they are celebrating his life."

    Robert M. Birach, Esq., Michigan Chapter, AILA Chairman

  • "Dr. Gabbay was an incredible resource and asset as we prepared and presented our case...I can’t recommend Dr. Gabbay highly enough!"

    G. Eric Sproull
    Immigration Attorney

  • "Dr. Gabbay not only helped win my case but saved my client’s life. He is well prepared, very professional, objective, and unimpeachable."

    Justin W. Chaney, Esq.
    Atlanta, GA

  • "I know that my case would have never been granted without you. Retaining your services was the best decision I made for my client."

    Eman H. Jajonie-Daman
    Immigration Attorney Magistrate

  • "I congratulate you on an excellent testimony which was crucial in winning the case...the Judge cited you repeatedly in her decision to grant our client Withholding and lauded your expertise.

    Garfield Heslop
    Managing Partner, Heslop & Kalba, LLP

  • "Dr. Gabbay not only helped win my case but saved my client’s life. He is well-prepared, very professional, objective, and unimpeachable."

    Justin W. Chaney, Esq., Immigration Attorney, Atlanta, Georgia

  • "Dr. Gabbay’s testimony tipped the balance in favor of my client. I highly recommend his services for any cases within his area of expertise."

    Shannon M. Jackson, Attorney at Law, Chicago, Illinois

  • "(Dr. Gabbay's) thorough analysis and testimony made a decisive difference in our case. Without his report, the outcome would have been very different."

    Samira Recob, Esq., Law Office of Samira Recob, Westminster, Colorado

  • "Dr. Gabbay’s comprehensive testimony was the overriding factor in the success of my client’s CAT application. Our firm intends to retain him for future cases."

    Kenneth S. Levine, Esq., Levine & Eskandari, LLC, Atlanta, Georgia

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Dr. Shaul Gabbay’s Books

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A book cover with a blurred background of barbed wire. The title, "Religious Extremism in the Muslim World: The Case of Blasphemy," is written in bold white text, with the author's name, "Dr. Shaul M. Gabbay, Ph.D.," in smaller font at the bottom.
A book cover for "The Search for Israeli-Arab Peace: Learning from the Past and Building Trust” with an olive green background. The editors' names, "Edwin G. Corr, Joseph Ginat, and Shaul M. Gabbay," are below.

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