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Himani Bhardwaj
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About Himani
Biography
We are a boutique immigration law firm based in the heart of the United States. With love, grit, and integrity over the past 12+years, we have nurtured HBM to be a place of hope for fellow immigrants.
Our client reviews are HBM's only form of marketing. Why?
Because we only take on a handful of new cases per month in order to maintain our high level of success and exceptional customer service. This business model is by design that puts the client in the center. To learn about our strong work ethic, expertise in immigration law, and genuine care for our clients (present and past), we invite you to read our reviews.
If HBM's values resonate with your values, do call us to schedule a consultation. If we can help and capacity permits, we would love to be your legal counsel in your immigration journey.
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
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Practice Area
16 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Illinois for 15 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Licensed in Iowa for 12 years
State: Iowa
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Location
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Himani Bhardwaj's Reviews
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133 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | September 09, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Best Lawyer ever!!!
Himani and Chey provided exceptional service and unlimited hours of consultation. They are fully devoted to their clients and extremely knowledgeable. My case was pretty difficult as it was my second time applying for immigration (same-sex adjustment of status) and they submitted my case so strong t...
Posted by Devika Kumar | August 25, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
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...
Posted by Ameya | July 12, 2015 | Immigration
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 ...
Posted by Hardik Thaker | June 14, 2015 | Immigration
The Best Immigration Lawyer and simply a great person!
I highly recommend Himani Bhardwaj to anyone who needs a Immigration lawyer you can trust and relay on her experience, proficiency and talent to help people. My case for naturalization was extremely difficult. To be honest, I did not even think that I was going to get my citizenship but Himani and Ch...
Posted by Curtis | May 27, 2015 | Immigration
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 ...
Himani Bhardwaj's Lawyer Endorsements
"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"
"I endorse this lawyer. She is very knowledgeable and goes extra mile to help the clients."
"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."
"Himani is a hardworking and honest attorney. As a fellow immigration attorney, I recommend her services without reservation."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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!"
"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."
"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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Experience
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 ChapterMember
2014 - Present
Indo-American Association of Iowa (IAAI)Member
2012 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
Education
2010
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2025
Advance Topics: I-751 Waiver of Conditional Residence and Other Waiver Grounds
2013
2012
Naturalization Workshops
2011
Legal Writing Skills
Publications
2013
Languages
Hindi
Spanish
English