Political Asylum Requests Asylum in the United States is granted to those individuals who have been persecuted in the past or have a well founded fear of persecution in the future on the basis of their race, religion, nationality, political opinion or membership in a particular social group. The attorneys at David Wolfe Leopold & Associates offer representation before asylum officers and Immigration Judges in removal proceedings. Our attorneys litigate a case for asylum with diligent research and impassioned advocacy. The firm has a strong commitment to representing those among us who fear persecution or torture in their native lands. To schedule a consult with an immigration attorney, call 216-696-4676 or fill out our US immigration consultation request form.