Aziz Jamil Asmar

Aziz Jamil Asmar is the founder and president of Law Offices of Aziz J. Asmar, APLC, bringing over two decades of dedicated legal experience to the practice of immigration law. Based in San Diego, California, Mr. Asmar assists individuals and families with complex immigration matters, with deep expertise in asylum, refugee resettlement, deportation defense, and family-based petitions. Having immigrated to the United States from Iraq, his firsthand understanding of displacement informs every case he handles.

Mr. Asmar earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, San Diego in 1999 and his Juris Doctor from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 2003. Since establishing his practice in 2004, he has successfully represented hundreds of clients before U.S. Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. His work on refugee advocacy has also been featured in regional media, including the San Diego Union-Tribune.

Guided by genuine compassion, integrity, and cross-cultural empathy, Mr. Asmar serves as a vital bridge between international clients and U.S. immigration authorities. Having lived across Iraq, Jordan, Germany, and the United States, he communicates seamlessly across cultures and is fluent in both English and Arabic. He remains committed to providing zealous, personalized advocacy to ensure every client receives the protection, dignity, and opportunities afforded under the law.