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 26 - 30 of 43 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Kemo Ceesay | October 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Fantastic Attorney

To say it was a tough time before I contacted Himani about my immigration case would be an understatement. I started my immigration process without an attorney but it got to a point where I needed help from an immigration attorney, a very good one, to respond to a laundry list of evidence requested b...y USCIS. Deciding to contact Himani about my immigration case was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Getting that complimentary consultation from her changed everything for me. EVERYTHING! What I got out of that first phone conversation with her was renewed hope, clear directions on what I needed to do and a much better understanding of the task at hand. What made Himani's work even more impressive was the extremely short time she had to work with. She organized the evidence in a first-class manner, drafted a strongly worded letter to compliment my evidence and went above and beyond to make sure the evidence gets to USCIS on time. Himani's relentless effort to produce a quality product on a very short notice was extraordinary. She and her paralegal, Chey, kept me posted on every step of the way, advising me on what to do and promptly responded to my countless calls and emails. They helped me be at ease and the overall result was a successful one indeed. I'd highly recommend Himani to be your immigration attorney. Don't just take my word for it though, give her a call or send her a quick email about your immigration case and you will find out first hand. It'll be the start of a successful process for you too just like it was for me, I promise.

Posted by Nasim | October 10, 2017 | Immigration

Very Helpfull

I contacted Himani for some immigration assistance and she called me back and informed me with all the possible options and guided me to the right direction free of charge.

Posted by Elle Sullivan | May 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Wonderful Immigration Attorney

From the very first time we Skyped with Himani, my husband and I were impressed with Himani’s kindness and professionalism. Our case was complicated, as my husband was out-of-status on his tourist visa, had lost his passport and visa, and had multiple different spellings of his name on legal document...s. When we hired Himani, we had spoken to a couple of other immigration attorneys but found them to be condescending and uncaring. Throughout our case, Himani or Chey were always there to help us and patiently answer our many questions. They made us feel confident about our case and thanks to them, one of the most stressful processes of our lives went smoothly. My husband is now a legal permanent resident. We highly recommend Himani and are so thankful for her!

Posted by JD Idrovo | May 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Simply the Best!

Himani is a very detailed, professional, patient, honest, and incredible lawyer! She helped me to obtain a green card and walked me through every step of the way. She explained the process clearly and answered all my questions. She was also available whenever I needed her. I was very conflicted ab...out using an attorney for this process, but after going through it with Himani, I would never advise anyone to go it alone! Her services proved to be valuable way beyond her fees!!

Posted by Aditi | September 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent practice and service

I hired Himani to assist me with my naturalization process, and from the very beginning, she was incredible. I was kept in constant communication about the status of my case, she answered questions in a very timely manner (believe me, I asked a lot of questions), and I always felt as though my applic...ation and process was in great hands. I was reminded about appointments, about documents to bring, and what to expect - which was so appreciated. I had an amazing experience working with her and her team, and would highly recommend her to anyone.

Himani Bhardwaj

Replied last September 20, 2016

Thanks so much Aditi! Excited of all the things you will achieve as a US citizen!

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Himani Bhardwaj's Lawyer Endorsements

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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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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

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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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