Pratibha Kanive Agarwal

Pratibha Kanive Agarwal

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Immigration Lawyer at Washington, DC
Practice Areas: Immigration

1100 H Street NW, Suite 1220, Washington, DC

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 16 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2009

Good Standing

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Licensed in Maryland for 17 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2008

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Agarwal Law Group

1100 H Street NW, Suite 1220, Washington, DC, 20005

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Pratibha Kanive Agarwal's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Hire the best

What other people said is totally true. Mrs. Pratibah is the best in her field and you will not regret hiring her. I was charged with one felony theft and two petty theft and hired her company to represent me while applying for my OPT. I was very afraid, but she told me what I should do exactly. Hir...e a criminal lawyer and get the best outcome in order to not get a refusal from USCIS. She really took time to explain to me each scenarios and what would be best for me. I followed her advices with my criminal lawyer and guess what? I got my EAD card a week ago. I highly recommend her. She is always quickly responsive by emails or phone calls. She’s a compassionate, committed and hard-working lawyer. Thank you again for your support Mrs. Pratibah. You’re one of a kind!

Posted by Nishtha Jain | August 06, 2019 | Immigration

Consultation on employment based visa : H1 and GC matters

Pratibha is excellent and very knowledgeable attorney. I consulted her on matters on H1 and GC and she provided me great advice on how to proceed. I recommend her!

Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Highly Recommended

I sought legal services from the Agarwal Law Group for a family reunification case that had dragged for 15 years. I found Pratibha Agarwal to be an extremely professional and knowledgeable immigration attorney. From the beginning, she was very clear about what the process entailed and let me know wha...t to expect, including the firm’s billing process and fees, which were reasonable and had no hidden costs! As soon as Ms. Agarwal took on my case, she opened a line of communication with the embassy overseas and was able to have my file transferred to the location where my child resided. She followed with USCIS and the embassy continuously until the case was processed. Amazingly, this whole process only took a few months! I am very happy to say my child will be joining me in a few weeks – after 15 years of waiting!! I am extremely grateful to Ms. Agarwal and very satisfied with her handling of my case. She kept me informed throughout the whole process and responded to all my calls and emails promptly. She even conducted a virtual interview with my child in preparation for the interview with the embassy. She went above and beyond to reunite me with my child and I strongly recommend the Agarwal Group to anyone who has a difficult or longstanding immigration case. You will be in exceedingly good hands!

Posted by Sahban Rifai | July 12, 2019 | Immigration

Personal appointment

We spent about an hour with Ms. Agarwal. Enquiring certain issues related to citizenship. She was so kind to answer all the questions professionally. Ms. Awarwal very pleasant person to talk to. I would recommend her for any immigration related issues

Posted by anonymous | May 14, 2019 | Immigration

Prompt and helpful consultation

I called Ms. Agarwal with a question concerning H1B visa applications. I appreciated that she took the time to return my call and discuss my issue. Although I was not her client, Ms. Agarwal was helpful and informative and did her best to help me in my search for legal representation. It is clear tha...t she is extremely knowledgeable about her area of practice and is thoughtful about the assistance she is able to provide based on her expertise and the fact pattern of a particular case. I was also impressed with her honesty, integrity, and candor, which is significant given the limited time we communicated. I would certainly recommend Ms. Agarwal to anyone who needs legal advice on their H1B application.

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Pratibha Kanive Agarwal's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jamaal Stafford

Immigration lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Agarwal is a skilled legal practitioner. She combines zealous advocacy with a deep knowledge of the law. I would not hesitate to endorse and recommend Ms. Agarwal."

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Christopher Mutimer

Immigration lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Agarwal is an excellent immigration attorney whose tenacious attitude makes her one of the best in her field. If you are looking for a dedicated and bright immigration attorney, look no further."

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Vinesh Patel

Immigration lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Pratibha is an excellent immigration attorney and colleague. Before starting her immigration practice she was an associate attorney at one of the top law firms in the U.S. Pratibha brings to her immigration practice years of experience litigating complex matters. She serves her clients with an uncommon level of care and sophistication. I recommend her for any all immigration matters, including green cards and citizenship, employment-based visas, and deportation defense."

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James Montana

Immigration lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I warmly endorse Pratibha Agarwal. We first met when we were both fighting the good fight at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, so I know that she has a real heart for immigrants. She works hard and is extremely careful. You'll be in good hands with her."

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I'm pleased to endorse Pratibha. She is a top-notch immigration lawyer and a zealous advocate for her clients. A highly recommended attorney."

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Namita Agarwal

Immigration lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Mutimer

Criminal defense lawyer

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Vinesh Patel

Immigration lawyer

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Jamaal Stafford

Employment and labor lawyer

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James Montana

Immigration lawyer

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Namita Agarwal

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Top Attorney, Arlington Magazine

2025

Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine

2024

Top Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine

2024

Top Attorney, Arlington Magazine

2023

Top Attorney, Arlington Magazine

2022

Top Lawyers, Northern Virginia Magazine

2022

Top Attorney, Arlington Magazine

2021

Top Attorney, Arlington Magazine

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Principal, Agarwal Law Group

2008 - 2015

Associate, Jones Day

Associations

2018 - Present

Just Neighbors

Board Member

2018 - Present

District of Columbia Law Practice Management Community

Vice Chair-Leadership and Professional Development

2017 - Present

Women's Bar Association of the District of Columbia

Co-Chair

2016 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2009 - Present

District of Columbia Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

Education

2008

Georgetown University

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

George Washington University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

University of the District of Columbia Law School Panel on Starting a Small Firm

Starting a Small Law Firm

2011

Naturalization Ceremony

Guest Speaker

Publications

2010

BNA Publications Employment Discrimination Law, Associate Editor

2009

BNA publications Employment Discrimination Law, Associate Editor

Languages

English

Kannada

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