He Lived the Immigration System Before He Mastered It
Ahmad Yakzan immigrated from Lebanon at eighteen and navigated the U.S. immigration system himself. Today he founds his practice on that experience — removal defense and crimmigration, from the courtroom to the classroom.
From Newcomer to Advocate
Ahmad founded American Dream Law Office in Temple Terrace, Florida, building a practice around the moments that change lives — the criminal plea with hidden immigration consequences, the removal hearing, the path to citizenship.
He teaches immigration law as an adjunct professor at St. Petersburg College, hosts The American Dream Team Podcast, and serves pro bono as an advisor to public defenders and criminal defense associations across the state.
Fluent in Arabic, English, and French, Ahmad speaks to audiences most attorneys can’t reach — and does it with the credibility of someone who has been on the other side of the desk.
Bar Admissions
- Florida Bar (2011)
- District of Columbia (2019)
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit
- Five federal district courts
Education
- J.D., Stetson University College of Law
- LL.M., International Law
- MBA
- B.A., Political Science
Honors & Recognition
- Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2017–2020)
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent
- Avvo 10.0 — 31 endorsements
- Amazon #1 Best Seller, Legal Education (2026)
- Clearwater Bar Presidential Pro Bono Award (2025)
Beyond the Practice
- Adjunct Professor, St. Petersburg College
- Host, The American Dream Team Podcast
- Mentor, Project Prosper
- Anti-notario-fraud advocate
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