Ashwani Kumar Bhakhri

I used Ashwani Bhakhri at the recommendation of a friend in 2007 for my immigration issues. I was facing deportation and my previous attorney had indicated that my chances of avoiding deportation were slim. I felt the need to find another attorney. My friend told me to go see Ashwani Bhakhri at his B...urlingame office. I met Ashwani for a consultation in which he quickly glanced through my deportation orders and case. I was a little uneasy of hiring him immediately for a couple of reasons: 1) His secretary kept yelling on the phone in the next room - which I found to be unprofessional; and 2) The office seemed to be "cluttered" with paperwork. However, after hearing Ashwani's opinion of my case, I decided to proceed. He cited numerous strategic options we had to either win the case, or to delay my deportation for up to 18 months. I signed a contract with Ashwani. Below is how it went. A couple of months after our meeting, my master hearing was set in San Francisco. I remember being concerned that my hearing was scheduled at 9:00AM and Ashwani did not arrive until 9:15AM. This was also a little disturbing to me, however, Ashwani did well before the judge. He asked for preparation time for the case and received about 6 months. During the next 6 months my opinion of Mr. Bhakhri went through ups and downs. Initially after the extension as granted, Ashwani mentioned that I do not have to do anything but stay out of trouble for the next several months leading up to my individual hearing. However, I received some documents from the INS and I wanted Ashwani to meet with me so that I could understand them. When I tried to make an appointment, his secretary was not very polite over the phone. My original concerns about her (as noted above) were validated. I quickly realized that the best way to get to Ashwani was to avoid his secretary. So, I called Ashwani's cell phone and he seemed concerned that he did not get my message I left with his secretary, and he asked me to come in the following morning. The next day when I arrived Ashwani was very focused on my case and findings. He said that the paper I received was a "problem" however, he would work through it. Nearing the date of my hearing I began to get nervous. It had now been about 4 months since I spoke with Ashwani or received any sort of communication. I called Ashwani's office and the same secretary picked up. I asked to speak to Ashwani and she cut me off before I could even ask my question. I hung up the phone and called Ashwani's cell again. He answered and said to not worry about anything until the week before the hearing. That is when I heard from them again. Ashwani and an assistant attorney met with me exactly 4 days before my hearing. They told me exactly what they were going to do. If their plan failed, they would appeal. If that appeal failed, they had a 3rd appeal they could file. I signed some papers and they read back my statements. We would meet at the courthouse on Friday. The day of the hearing Ashwani was again getting late, but he arrived exactly as I was walking into the courtroom. He was brilliant with the judge and argued on my behalf. The INS attorney was kept off balance and Ashwani kept pounding at the INS. The judge decided to terminate the INS case against me. Overall, the results were what counted. I dealt with the subpar customer service but I remained in the country. While I noticed that he is not as polished as other attorneys I consulted with, Ashwani took genuine interest in my case and always told me it was ok to contact him directly with questions. The unfortunate incidents with the secretary and tardiness cannot be totally excused from my review only because I know some clients value good customer service, promptness and professionalism. In the end, thank you Mr. Bhakrhi. I would recommend you. If you do get a chance to work on the customer service issues I am sure that you would become the top immigration attorney in the Bay Area.

I came to the United States 1998. I applied for asylum in the United States. I retained the Law Offices Mr. Sekhon. The Immigration Judge denied my application for asylum. The Board of Immigration denied my application for asylum. Then I went to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. The 9th Circuit Couert of... Appeals also denied my appeal. I then retained the Law Offices of Martin Guarado in San Francisco. He was not able to do anything for me. I paid him thousands of dollars. I was placed on Intensive Supervised Program. I had to report to the Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) every week. ICE was waiting for my travel document to come in order to execute the final order of removal. I then retained the Law offices of Ashwani K. Bhakhri. He helped me. He convinced the Department of Homeland Security to join in a Motion to Reopen. Now my case is coming back to the Immigration Judge for adjustment of status. I admitted to the department of Homeland Security that certain portion of my asylum application was fabricated. I thank Mr. Bhakhri to encourage me to tell the truth. None other than Mr. Bhakhri ever encouraged or even ask me to tell the truth. I am now hopeful to remain in the United States with my elderly mother. I admire Mr. Bhakhri's skill, knowledge and professionalism. He is not one of the best; rather he is the best. Thanksssssssssssssssssssssss.

I was in the United States since 1993. My husband, I and muy children have no status in the United States. My case was complete mess and it was with Judge Stockton. With intelligent, wise and knowlegeable representation, I enjoy to be a United States Citizen. I received tarrific representation from M...r. Bhakhri. He and his staff provided us decent, personal and honest service. We are greatful to Mr. Bhakhri and his entire team of attorneys.

I am a native and citizen of Nepal. I was in removal/deportation proceedings. I retained Mr. Bhakhri to represent me. The immigration judge granted my application. Mr. Bhakhri represented me before the immigration judge. He is awesome. He knows his job. I am so impressed with his ability and knowledg...e of law. He has turned around my life. My dream to be a United States Citizen is now becoming a reality. Lots of Luck to Mr. Bhakhri and his staff.