Ashraf Sami Salem

Ashraf Sami Salem

4.9
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 26 years

Immigration Lawyer at Tampa, FL
Practice Areas: Immigration, Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

5896 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa, FL

About Ashraf

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Immigration 60%

21 years | 1,000 cases

60%
Criminal Defense 20%

26 years | 3,000 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 25 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2001

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 26 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2000

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Ashraf Salem

5896 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa, FL, 33617

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Ashraf Sami Salem's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

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Showing 11 - 15 of 16 reviews | Case Results

Posted by Shavon | November 16, 2013

Knowledgeable Attorney

Ashraf is very professional and desires to present a product that will win your case. Ashraf is understanding and also very thorough. He is continuously researching so that my case can be the best case possible. Ashraf was working on an asylum case which is very difficult in itself but the product th...at he produced was phenomenal. I would recommend him to anyone with an immigration matter.

Posted by SHARON | August 21, 2013

EXCELLENT LAWYER

The best immigration attorney out there! As many of you are having immigration issues, I went through many problems for over three years and the entire time, Mr. Salem was there for me when I had questions or concerns. He truly listens to you and he understands your concerns, your fears and your fami...ly situation. He always told me the truth about my situation and the possible outcomes, but he was always positive and had many options in case things didn't work out. Mr. Salem is a well known professional, when I walked alongside him into the courtroom everyone treated him with respect. He has a great reputation. Mr. Salem is not only an attorney, but a true and honest person. he is always available as opposed to other immigration lawyers I have dealt with in the past. Mr. Salem won my case! He guided me and gave me the right advice; he saved my family and he gave me hope in times when I was about to give up. I strongly recommend him as an attorney and trust him with my heart, my life, and future. I am proud to be able to recommend Mr. Salem as an immigration attorney and I can assure you that he will not let you down. He is very knowledgeable of immigration laws and is very aware of all changes and details that could affect any of his cases. Mr. Salem is an incredible person, one of those with values and moral, a lawyer like no other... Thank you Mr. Salem

Posted by Fatou | July 15, 2013

Reliable, Persevering, Empathetic

Mr Salem was recommended to us by a friend and he did awesome with helping us with an application process with USCIS. Through his steadfastness and prudence, the whole process went smoothly and successfully. We would absolutely hire him again if needed in the future God willing.

Posted by Cynthia | June 27, 2013

Client

I hired Mr. Salem when my son, who was a minor, had an issue with the law. Mr. Salem was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. He kept me informed and was able to get a withhold adjudication for my son. The withhold was extremely important because of his age. Upon my son turning 18 the juvenile ...case was closed and he could honestly state in college or job applications he was not convicted and a background check would not turn up any arrests.

Posted by anonymous | July 05, 2012

knowledgeable, reliable, and caring

Mr. Salem was recommended to me by a friend. After a family member was repeatedly denied for a visitor visa, I thought it best to contact a lawyer for guidance. Mr. Salem was very thorough in explaining the process to me, helped me complete the appropriate paperwork, kept me informed by following-u...p on any new and relevant information I needed regarding my family member's case, and was always available to answer any questions. All the while, I felt like I had the guidance of a friend and someone who sincerely cared about reuniting my family and I. Mr. Salem's experience and knowledge gave me the confidence I needed to pursue this case. My family is now finally reunited thanks to his assistance. I highly recommend Mr. Salem to anyone who needs a skilled and reliable lawyer.

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Ashraf Sami Salem's Lawyer Endorsements

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William Gadd

Immigration lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Diligent beyond belief and very results oriented. Aggressive when the occasion calls for it and knows when to be pragmatic as well. Unique blend for an attorney and has a long reputation for being "one of the smartest guys in the room" when discussing legal matters."

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Elena Denevich

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I confidently endorse this lawyer’s work"

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Jason Mayberry

Immigration lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ashraf is an excellent attorney who I have full faith in when I refer immigrations clients to him. He has always treated mutual clients with the utmost respect and his legal ability is outstanding."

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Giacomo Behar

Immigration lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A top-notch attorney, highly respected in the legal community."

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John O'Brien

Criminal defense lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A truly excellent attorney well respected in the legal community. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Tazewell Shepard

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Other

"I am pleased to endorse this lawyer!"

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William Woods

Unknown lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Peter Zneimer

Immigration lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. This lawyer is very well qualified."

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Alexander Ivakhnenko

Immigration lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sardar Durrani

Immigration lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer for his work ethics and professionalism."

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Mark Mohammed

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ilona Dzhamgarova

Immigration lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sanjay Sobti

Immigration lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ralph Duthely

Unknown lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is well respected among his peers."

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Michelle Dellino

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Salem is an exceptional attorney with a stellar reputation in handling immigration and criminal defense matters."

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Vitaly Sigal

Unknown lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Shokry Abdelsayed

Immigration lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tsirina Goroshit

Immigration lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sofia Zneimer

Immigration lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tatiana Kadetskaya

Unknown lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent lawyer. Well respected."

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Ilona Dzhamgarova

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Ashraf Salem

2000 - 2003

Attorney, Florida Public Defenders Office

Associations

2005 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

2005 - Present

All Immigration Courts

2005 - Present

Board of Immigration Appeals

2002 - Present

U.S.Middle District of Florida

2001 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

2001 - Present

All D.C. Courts

2001 - Present

The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit

2000 - Present

Florida Bar

2000 - Present

All Florida State Courts

2000 - Present

U.S. District Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

Sample of Legal Cases

No Valid Drivers License

Dismissed

Speeding Ticket

dismissed

No Valid Drivers License

dismissed

Expired Drivers License

Dismissed

State of Florida v. Jeffrey Krocka

Dismissed

Careless Driving

Dismissed

State of Florida v. Jeffrey Krocka

1 month probation

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Education

2000

Florida Coastal School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

University of South Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2009

Know Your Rights

Know Your Rights

Publications

2009

Cair Know your rights

Languages

Arabic

English

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