Contact Dr. Shaul Gabbay

Dr. Gabbay provides expert testimony in immigration and asylum cases, with a focus on clients from Muslim-majority countries.

He offers culturally grounded, country-specific insights that help establish the social and political risks your client would face if returned. His testimony is especially impactful in asylum, Withholding of Removal, CAT, and humanitarian cases.

Dr. Gabbay’s expert reports are meticulously researched, clearly written, and tailored to the specific facts and legal framework of each case. His goal is to provide judges with cultural, political, and sociological context that is both accessible and authoritative.

Each report typically includes:

• A detailed overview of the client’s country conditions and sociopolitical environment

• Analysis of cultural or religious norms relevant to the client’s fear of return

• Case-specific insights tied to the legal standard (e.g., asylum, CAT, Withholding)

• Independent citations from credible academic and human rights sources

• A clear conclusion assessing the risk the client would face if removed

Dr. Gabbay has testified in immigration courts across the U.S., and many judges have noted the clarity, depth, and usefulness of his contributions. He is available to testify in person or remotely and works closely with attorneys to prepare for hearings. His involvement is thoughtful and collaborative—from initial consultation through final decision.

Judges have consistently found Dr. Gabbay’s expert opinions to be clear, relevant, and highly informative.

In multiple cases, his reports and live testimony have been explicitly cited in written decisions, including findings that his analysis helped establish a well-founded fear of persecution or a likelihood of torture if removed.

His ability to explain complex cultural dynamics in plain, persuasive language makes his testimony especially valuable in cases involving honor-based violence, gender norms, religious conversion, LGBTQ+ identity, and political dissent in Muslim-majority countries. Judges often note the depth of his knowledge and the clarity of his explanations—even when dealing with sensitive or unfamiliar issues.

Many attorneys have shared that Dr. Gabbay’s testimony strengthened their cases significantly, and some credit his reports as the deciding factor in a successful outcome.

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To help Dr. Gabbay assess your needs promptly, please include:

• The type of relief you're seeking

• The client’s country of origin

• Any urgent deadlines or upcoming hearings

• A brief summary of the case and the challenges you’re facing

Once you reach out, Dr. Gabbay will schedule a complimentary initial consultation to understand your case and determine whether expert testimony would add value.

If retained, he’ll work closely with you to develop a report tailored to the legal arguments and fact patterns that matter most to your client’s success.

Absolutely. Dr. Gabbay works with attorneys across the United States and internationally. All consultations and expert reports can be handled remotely, and he is available to testify via video or travel if in-person testimony is required.

No. Dr. Gabbay offers complimentary initial consultations to review your case, discuss your needs, and determine whether expert testimony would strengthen your legal strategy.

To schedule a free consultation, please text/call (303) 847-7544 or send a message to gabbay@muslimworldexpert.com.

Yes. Dr. Gabbay has extensive experience providing expert analysis in cases involving gender-based violence, honor-based harm, and persecution related to sexual orientation or gender identity. His reports offer clear, culturally informed explanations of how deeply rooted social norms and systemic discrimination in many Muslim-majority countries put individuals at serious risk.

He has supported successful asylum and humanitarian relief claims involving domestic abuse survivors, LGBTQ+ clients, and individuals targeted for violating family or community expectations. His testimony helps judges understand why protection is needed—even when the legal system in the client’s home country may appear to offer recourse on paper.

Yes. Dr. Gabbay frequently provides expert reports on political conditions in Muslim-majority countries, particularly when a client fears persecution based on political opinion, activism, or affiliation. He draws on a combination of academic research, firsthand knowledge, and up-to-date country assessments to explain how government practices, security forces, and political dynamics can endanger individuals—especially in authoritarian or unstable regimes.

He has written reports on a wide range of countries, including Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, Egypt, and others, and is always expanding his coverage in response to emerging case needs. If your case involves a country not listed on his website, feel free to inquire—he may already have experience or be able to provide a trusted referral.