Ashwani Kumar Bhakhri

Ashwani Kumar Bhakhri

4.9
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 33 years

Immigration Lawyer at Burlingame, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration

1818 gilbreth road. Suite 145, Burlingame, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 33 years

State: California

Acquired: 1993

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2010

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Law Offices of Ashwani K.Bhakhri

1818 gilbreth road. Suite 145, Burlingame, CA, 94010

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Ashwani Kumar Bhakhri's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

108 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 19 of 19 reviews | Asylum

Posted by Barjinder | August 30, 2013

HIGHLY RECOMMENDABLE

I got my asylum case granted after being in the United States for 22 years. I came to the US in 1991. I retained two other attorneys before hiring Mr. Bhakhri. Prior to Mr. Bhakhri, I had Attorney Kaiser and Kaufman. They represented me before immigration judge. Mr. Bhakhri represented me before Immi...gration Judge, Brian Simpson, The Board of Immigration Appeals, and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Bhakhri win my appeal from 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. The case came back to the Immigration Judge. I knew from day one that my asylum claim is week. Mr. Bhakhri's hard work and sharp litigation skills turned the tables around. Mr. Bhakhri is highly professional, good in court and always stick to his position and is always on the client side. I am so impressed with his knowledge about immigration laws. He is very professional. I call him a "fighter". Mr. Bhakhri's staff is very helpful.

Posted by sanjeev | March 26, 2013

LAWYER WITH DISTINCTION

i had three lawyers before retaining my present lawyer, Mr. Bhakhri. I was detained by ICE because I had final order of deportation. My asylum case failed. All the appeals failed. I was put in jail. I was to be deported in few days when my wife sought assitance from Mr. Bhakhri. He was able to facili...ate my release from ICE custody. Then he pursued U-visa application on my behalf. It was extremely difficult, but Mr. Bhakhri was able to win my case. Today, I got work permit for 4 years, I will be able to get my greeen card soon. I am happy that I am with my family. Mr. Bhakhri has saved me. He is knowleable in immigration matters. He is just superb. My wife, children and I are thankful to Mr. Bhakhri and his outstanding and professional staff.

Posted by Satwant | March 11, 2013

NO ONE BETTER THAN MR. BHAKHRI

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.

Posted by TERENCE | October 16, 2012

ATTORNEY I WOULD LOVE TO RECOMMEND OTHERES

I came to the United States with my wife and children approxiamtely 9 months before. A friend referred me to Mr. Bhakhri's office. I like to state that I found Mr. Bhakhri highly qualified and extensively knowlegable about immigration practice. My wife, children and I express gratidtude to Mr. Bhakhr...i for helping us getting status in the United States. The San Francisco Asylum office approved my application for asylum. It was not possible without Mr. Bhakhri's help. Mr. Bhakhri is just incredible and highly expereince in handling compicated immigration matters. I had expereinced no difficulty during the pendency of my case with his office. He is just terrific. Communication is great. I want to mention that at least 10 of his former clients recommended Mr. Bhakhri's name to me.

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Experience

Rating:  6.5 (Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2010.

Public reproval with/duties issued in CA, 2010

updated on 10/14/2011

A censure or reprimand issued by the Supreme Court or the State Bar Court that is not a matter of public record unless imposed after the initiation of formal disciplinary proceedings. No period of suspension is imposed. The reproval may be imposed with duties or conditions.

Associations

American Immigration Lawyers Association

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American Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Matter of K.S.H-29 I&N Dec. 307 (BIA 2025)

BIA denied relief. Appeal against the decision is pending with the 9th circuit court of Appeals

ZIA V GARLAND NO 21-1325

The court denied petition for review

Pannu Holder

The 9th Circuit granted petition for review

SINHA HOLDER

The court of appeals granted petition for review

Maharaj v Gonzales 9th Circuit Court of Appeals

En banc 9th circuit court of appeals granted petition for review

Maharaj v Gonzales 9th Circuit Court of Appeals

Three judge penal denied petition for review which the en banc Court subsequently overturned

Singh v. ASHCROFT published opinion

Three judge penal granted petition for review

Baljit Singh v Ashcroft

Petition for review was granted

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Education

1981

Punjab University

LL.B - Bachelor of Laws

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