Himani Bhardwaj

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Himani Bhardwaj

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 15 years

Immigration Lawyer at West Des Moines, IA
Practice Areas: Immigration

5550 Wild Rose Ln, Suite 400, West Des Moines, IA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Himani

Biography

We are a high-touch family immigration law firm with 12+ years of experience in family-based green cards, waivers of inadmissibility grounds, naturalization, VAWA, & consular processing at Embassies around the world. We invite you to schedule a consultation: https://calendly.com/hbmlaw/30min

We offer virtual consultations after work hours. Get int ouch with us by completing an intake on our website (hbmlawllc.com) or calling our office. You can leave us a voicemail and we will call you back within 24-hours of your call.

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

16 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2024 2023
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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 15 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2010

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Iowa for 12 years

State: Iowa

Acquired: 2013

Multi-Jurisdictional Practitioner

No misconduct found

Location

HBM Law Offices, LLC

5550 Wild Rose Ln, Suite 400, West Des Moines, IA, 50266

hbmlawllc.com/

Online Presence

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Himani Bhardwaj's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

134 Client Reviews

Showing 46 - 50 of 60 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Devika Kumar | August 25, 2015 | Hired Attorney

I had a great experience working with Himani.

I was in a visa transfer situation, that required a lot of quick coordination and correspondence for a small firm. Himani was very responsive and walked my new employer through the entire process. She is very knowledgeable about the immigration laws, she is very thorough with her documentation. I was... recommended Himani by a friend, and would definitely recommend her to anyone in need of a good and responsive lawyer. She was a pleasure to work with and guided us through this stressful process.

Posted by Ameya | July 12, 2015

Exceptional lawyer and Wonderful person to work with!

I had a wonderful and excellent experience working with Himani as my lawyer. I would definitely recommend her to my friends and family. I was impressed by how prompt and knowledgeable she was. Her ability to communicate clearly and her trustworthiness put me at ease in this stressful situation. In ...my 12 years dealing with multiple lawyers, she easily stood out as the best. Having her as my lawyer made my green card process a smooth journey. Overall, I had a amazing experience working with her. Thanks for all your help!

Posted by Curtis | May 27, 2015

Outstanding experience!

We recommend and encourage you to use Himani! Her and Chey were always polite and easy to talk to making us feel at ease throughout the process. She is knowledgeable, professional and goes the extra mile to answer any question in a timely manner. We look forward to working with her in the future for ...any of our immigration needs. We truly couldn't have asked for a better person to represent us. Thanks again Himani and Chey!

Posted by Saikat | March 27, 2015

absolutely great service!

Himani and her group are absolutely everything that clients look for in a lawyer. They evaluated our immigration case thoroughly, and told us exactly what we needed to do. They kept track of all our documents- the ones that were mentioned on the US immigration websites and also additional documents t...hat strengthened our case. They did a great job of sending timely reminders to keep pushing the case along. We only had one in-person meeting with Himani and her team. Working with them was very convenient since everything could be uploaded directly to their online server. They promptly responded to all of our queries through emails. And we also had a skype meeting with Himani prior to our immigration interview. Overall, I would definitely recommend her services to anyone looking for a highly professional and efficient lawyer who truly understands and cares for her clients.

Posted by Jonathon and Quynh | December 01, 2014

Adjustment of Status

I have been with my fiance for 3 years when we started filing the application. Though I believe we had a lot of good evidence to support our marriage, Himani was a huge help. Himani was really professional and clear. She is definitely trust worthy. We basically could contact her any time and she woul...d always get back to us in less than 24 hours (either by phone or email). Though our case was really strong, I was insecure and asked LOTS of questions, Himani was always professional and helpful. (!!! paying someone doesn't guarantee them to work nicely with you) She never failed to keep me informed about my status (she let me know all the information before the I got email/mail from the USCIS) We were lucky to find Himani, I really appreciate all her help for my case and I would totally recommend her for Adjustment of Status cases.

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Van Ngo

Immigration lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Himani is a very professional fellow U.S. immigration lawyer. I have gotten to know her better professionally as we are both members of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). She is always responsive and ready to help. I endorse her services. Van"

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Kenny Bhatt

Immigration lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is very knowledgeable and goes extra mile to help the clients."

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Jennifer Bennett

Immigration lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Bhardwaj is an excellent lawyer! She is kind, compassionate, and extremely knowledgeable. As a fellow immigration lawyer, I would not hesitate to send my close family members or friends to her for representation. She offers top-notch service to her clients."

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Dhenu Maru

Immigration lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Himani is a hardworking and honest attorney. As a fellow immigration attorney, I recommend her services without reservation."

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Poonam Lakhani

Immigration lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Himani is not only a great lawyer who gets results for her clients but a great person as well. I have had the opportunity to observe Himani work with clients at a pro bono legal clinic and immediately took notice that she genuinely cares for her clients. Himani gives much of her free time to charitable initiatives, helping those in our community who are less fortunate."

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Tejas Shah

Immigration lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am a big fan of Himani. She brings a fascinating background and international experience to her work. She has shown that she is a truly compassionate, competent, and effective immigration lawyer. She takes the time to properly educate herself on any new matter and ensures that she then provides her client with the best advice and representation possible. I whole heartedly recommend her services to any client."

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Jonathan Phillips

Immigration lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Bonnie Simran Bhatia

Immigration lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Himani is articulate, detail-oriented, compassionate and above all-trustworthy. She's my go to attorney to send Immigration referrals to, because I know my contact/client will be treated with respect and kept up-to-date about their case. I recommend her whole-heartedly!"

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Christopher Cook

Immigration lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Himani is an exceptional attorney only surpassed by her qualities as a person. I would not hesitate to entrust her with any legal matter of my own. As an attorney, she is competent, resilient, creative, and wholly dedicated to the cause of her particular clients. She listens and understands the needs of her clients and efficiently formulates a successful strategy to ensure the goals and hurdles of the case are met and overcome. Himani constantly works harder than is expected and challenges those around her to succeed. I strongly encourage you to contact Himani. You will not be disappointed with her focused, compassionate, and effective representation. She will deliver results."

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Karen Medina Zinn

Immigration lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Himani is a very dedicated and knowledgeable immigration attorney. She is a caring and zealous advocate for her clients. I highly recommend her."

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Kenny Bhatt

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Dhenu Maru

Immigration lawyer

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Tejas Shah

Immigration lawyer

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Jonathan Phillips

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Christopher Cook

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Bonnie Simran Bhatia

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2025

APAC Founders Award, American Immigration Lawyers Association Asia Pacific Chapter

2024

Client's Choice, Avvo

2009

Jeanne & Joseph Sullivan Int'l Human Rights Fellowship, International Human Rights Law Institute (IHRLI)

Work Experience

2012 - 2013

Attorney, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services

2011 - 2011

In-Country Director, Iraq Office, International Human Rights Law Institute

Associations

2018 - Present

AILA APAC Chapter

Member

2014 - Present

Indo-American Association of Iowa (IAAI)

Member

2012 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Education

2010

DePaul University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

University of Chicago

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2025

APAC Annual Conference Seoul, Korea

Advance Topics: I-751 Waiver of Conditional Residence and Other Waiver Grounds

2012

Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights

Naturalization Workshops

2011

Empowering Women Economically at Erbil, Iraq

Legal Writing Skills

Publications

2013

Illinois State Bar Association International and Immigration Law Newsletter "The Globe" S. Bill 744: Benefits & Limitations for Foreign National Entrepreneurs (Vol. 51, No. 2)

Languages

Hindi

Spanish

English

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