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
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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

132 Client Reviews

Showing 56 - 60 of 132 reviews

Posted by Michelle and Paul Moreno | February 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Professional and Efficient

Himani and Chey assisted me while residing in South Africa and even helped me access my USCIS documents when our systems in South Africa were not compatible. They always made sure that we were all communicating and Himani went the extra mile whilst preparing me for all interviews. I was thoroughly ta...ken care of whilst awaiting my Employment Authorization Card and finally my Green Card. Himani is a caring and kind Efficient and Professional Beautiful Lady . I recommend her services to Anyone going through this Process and I am appreciative to have found her. Myself and my Husband were very lucky to have had Attorneys like Himani and her Assistant Chey to have assisted us on our Journey to date.

Posted by Gloria | February 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Amazing experience

We used Himani for a permanent residence and a naturalization case and in both cases she was completely amazing. Very responsive and always willing to answer all of our questions. Compared to other firms Himani’s had the best pricing and there were no surprises. Very transparent and very professional.... I highly recommend this firm.

Posted by Debi | January 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The Best Ever!

If you’re looking for help with your imagination papers Hamani and Chey are the best. They have been with me every step of the way, answering my many emails and questions even on weekends and holidays. A few years back I had a really bad experience with an immigration lawyer, my Resident card was a...bout to expire and my mother who was in Canada was diagnosed with Terminal cancer. I went to an immigration lawyer for help to try to just get my citizenship papers instead of a Resident card renewal. The paralegal left my paperwork on his desk for months after I had requested this be done quickly due to family emergency. After I became aware, I spoke to the lawyer in charge and he didn’t do much in the way of being helpful. Long story short I lost money and had to apply for another Resident Card. I was very afraid to go through that process again with another lawyer, but when I called Hamani, she was very helpful and compassionate. I wasn’t sure that I would be able to go through the process again as now my Husband is a 100% disabled Vietnam Veteran and I am also on disability. Hamani took time to explain the process and Asked me questions about my previous experience. She was very understanding of my situation and told me if I would like to try again she would help me get it right this time and even offed to do it pro bono. I am very thankful to both Hamani and Chey. They made the process easy and because of them having me fully prepared, I passed my citizenship Interview today and just have to wait for the ceremony and I will be an American. If I ever decide to do this process for my Adult Children , I will not hesitate to call her office again. Thank you Hamani and Chey for the excellent job and all your help.

Posted by Satish | November 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent Service

We hired her for my family immigration matters, she explained everything and took great care of us from the start to finish.

Posted by Ravi | September 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Exceptional Service with Adjustment of Status/Green Card Application

We retained Himani/HBM Law Firm for my Adjustment of Status case in early 2018. I was in US on an H1B visa and was seeking Permanent Residency following my marriage with a US citizen. Himani and Chey (para-legal) were of great help throughout our year long journey through this process. They reviewed ...all our forms and documents for any errors before submission. Their level of communication is exceptional and I received responses to my emails- even after business hours. They also prepared us well for our interview and gave us suggestions based on their vast experience. They handle almost all of the correspondence online, which was a big help as I did not have to take any time off of work for appointments. We highly recommend Himani to anyone looking for help with immigration matters.

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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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Shobhana Kasturi

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Kenny Bhatt

Immigration lawyer

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Poonam Lakhani

Employment and labor lawyer

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Dhenu Maru

Immigration lawyer

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Tejas Shah

Immigration lawyer

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Jonathan Phillips

Intellectual property lawyer

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Christopher Cook

General practice lawyer

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Bonnie Simran Bhatia

Estate planning lawyer

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Karen Medina Zinn

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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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