Author and Honors

Ms. Anu Peshawaria is the recipient of several esteemed awards for her commendable legal and athletic abilities, and also for her untiring devotion to the human and legal rights of immigrants. Anu has carved a respect worthy niche for herself.

Some of her achievements and awards are as follows:-

Hind Rattan Award (2009)
This award was in recognition of her generous contribution to the community and for her outstanding achievements in the legal profession as a leading attorney.
Pravasi Divas Award (2008)
This award was being presented to her in 2008 by the chief minister Prakash Singh Badal.
National Award of Recognition (2006)
Ms. Anu was being honored with the National Award of Recognition for NRI reforms in India.
Award for Excellence by American Federation of Muslim AFMI (2006)
This award was being presented to her by the American Federation of Muslims of Indian Origin NY. She was being honored for her outstanding, humble and generous contribution to the community, and for the outstanding achievements in the legal profession as a leading attorney.
Outstanding Community Leadership Award (2005)
This award was presented to her by the City of Fremont, California for her outstanding work in the launch of legal aid programs which assists new immigrants to adapt triumphantly to U.S. customs and laws in order to enjoy a higher quality of life.
Alien of Extraordinary Ability (2000)
This award was presented by the Immigration and Naturalization Service of the U.S. for her exemplary and commendable achievements in the field of athletics and human rights.
Political Watch Award (1997 and 1998)
Ms. Anu was being awarded with Political Watch Award for the extra ordinary work performed by her in defending the tortured female protesters in Uttrakhand.
Outstanding Women’s Award (1997)
This award was being presented to Ms. Anu by the England Non-Resident Indians.
Melvin Jones Trophy (1992)
The Lions Club International presented the Melvin Jones Trophy to Ms. Anu in 1992 for her outstanding work in law.
Bharat Nirman Award (1990)
The Bharat Nirman Award is being given to both men & women who have excelled in their sphere of Activities & Career. This award was being presented to Anu Peshawaria in 1990 by the President of India.
Kanishka Award (1990)
The government of India has recognized her contributions in the fields of Sports and Law and has conferred the prestigious Kanishka Award in 1990.
Rotary Club International (1990)
Ms. Anu’s selfless work as a lawyer and as an outstanding sportsperson bagged the Rotary Club International in 1990.
Woman of the Year (1989)
Ms. Anu was honored as the Women of the Year by Indian Government on the occasion of Women’s Day in 1989.
Certificate of Merit (1989)
This award was presented by the President of India.
Outstanding Student (1989)
This award was also awarded to her by the President of India.
Outstanding Contribution (1981)
For her outstanding work in her field she was being presented the Outstanding Contribution Award by the Honorable Home Minister, India.
She won various Delhi University Award in 1978, 1979 and 1981
Outstanding Sportsman (1974)
She was being awarded as the Outstanding Sportsman in 1974. The award was being presented by the Lt. Governor, Delhi, India.
Outstanding Sportswoman (1981)
Anu Peshawaria was awarded as the Outstanding Sportswoman in 1981 by the Delhi Sportsmen Association.
National Scholarships (1974 onwards)
She won various National Scholarships which were presented by the Government of India.

Athletic Achievements

Ms. Anu Peshawaria has been recognized as a world-class tennis player and enjoyed a well-known career of a tennis player from 1974 to 1989.

1981-1982
Winner of Quebec State Tournament in Canada
1982
IX Asian Games Winner of the Bronze Medal
1981 through 1986
National Women’s Tennis Champion, India
1979
Represented India and reached the finals in World University Games, Mexico
1979
Represented India in Junior Wimbledon
1978
National Women’s Tennis Champion, India.

Ms. Anu has been well known as a tennis coach and also as a commentator for providing expert commentary on various high levels international and national tennis tournaments. These events include Davis Cup, ATP Tournaments and the National Open. To mark the level of commentary, Ms. Anu has been rated as one of the best commentators in the world.

Ms. Anu has conducted several tennis camps around the globe. Peshawaria Tennis Foundation has been established to support fitness and sports activities. Fitness and sports are very important for Ms. Anu, as they help young people get focused and goal oriented as well as passionate. Ms. Anu continues to stand as a coach.

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Testimonials

Anu your efforts in helping me become a U.S. citizen is a dream come true! Thank you so much for guiding me in the whole process and allowing me to start my new life here!

Preeti

Posted by: Preeti

Thank you Anu for answering all my questions and being patience with me in the process of bringing my wife to the US. You made the whole process go very smooth and in a short amount of time. I am very grateful for all your help.

Thanking you,

Shahid

Posted by: Shahid

“I was very pleased with Anu’s services. She handled my case in a very professional and confident manner. She put me at ease with her knowledge of the law and I felt very comfortable talking to her. I really felt she made my case a top priority. I would highly recommend Anu to anyone that wants an attorney that makes you feel they take your case and situation very seriously.”

Sincerely,

Aneesh

Posted by: Aneesh

Ms. Peshawaria and team,

My I 485 got approved and everything. I finally got my Green Card in my hands. Thanks to all of you who made it possible. I will certainly recommend your immigration firm to anyone who would ask me.

Thanks a lot, Regards, Mohua

Posted by: Mohua

Dear Anu,

This was amazing news. I am so happy I got my green card. Thank you for taking special interest in my case. My family and I truly appreciate it.

Sincerely, Shipra Godhwani

Posted by: Shipra Godhwani

I am glad that Anu Peshawaria, an eminent lawyer and a dedicated social worker, an eminent lawyer and a dedicated social worker who in her individual capacity as a lawyer and as the founder of SevA, an NGO, has helped many battered women regain their legal rights and status.

Vayalar Ravi

Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs

Government of India

Akbar bhawan, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi – 110 021

Posted by: Akbar bhawan

Anu Peshawaria is well versed in the problems of immigrant women in America by devoting her life to helping them. Many young brides face extreme hardship such as physical abuse and exploitation at the hands of their husbands and in-laws. Anu has fought for them against all odds. She has presented such cases in American courts and advocates for them against all odds. She has presented such cases in American courts and advocates for them in her capacity as Legal Advisor to the Embassy of India, in Washington, DC. She has shined a light on the agonies of such tortured women in the form of this very important book, (The Immigrant’s Dream).

Kiran Bedi (IPS, Retd.)
Former Police Officer and Social Activist (Winner of Magsaysay Award)

Posted by: Kiran Bedi

‘We are glad that Anu,s SevA legal Aid project is helping the immigrant community learn about becoming U.S. Citizens. Their efforts in educating the community are noteworthy.”

Dr. Ramesh Japra M.D. Federation of Indo American of Northern California, Convener & President

Posted by: Dr. Ramesh Japra

“We were delighted when Anu Peshawaria and her organization, SevA, offered to do a workshop on gaining citizenship. This is an important topic for many of the families we serve.”

Suzanne Shenfil, City of Fremont, Human Resource Director ,California

Posted by: Suzanne Shenfil

“Anu Peshawaria is devoted to the advocacy and practice of legal rights on a global scale. She is avid social activist for immigrant, legal and human rights. She has dynamically planned action initiatives, launched a variety of non-profit organizations and extended her services, time and energy to help destitute and oppressed.”

H.R. Bhardwaj, former Minister of Law, India

Posted by: H.R. Bhardwaj

I have known Anu for approximately 20 years when she was still a law student. Over the years, I have had an opportunity to observe Anu’s performance as a lawyer. I believe her to be an exceptionally competent lawyer with demonstrated legal skills in handling complex legal problems. She has successfully handled many high profile cases in India that comes with increased media and public scrutiny. I believe her written and oral communication skills to be excellent. She is also a very good negotiator.

Mueksh Advani

The Schinner Law Group
40 First Street,
4^th FloorSan Francisco. CA 94105

Posted by: Mueksh Advani

I am Senior Advocate in the West Coast Office of Consumer Union. For more than 20 years I was the director of the office. I have been a member of the California Bar Association for over 35 years and 7 years practiced corporate and transactional law.

I have found Anu to be a very competent and experienced lawyer who has a thorough knowledge of the law. She reflects the ability to have a quick grasp of the matter at hand. She has demonstrated effective communication and negotiation skills with the ability to take quick and sound decisions.

Harry Snyder

137 Oakdale Avenue, Mil valley, CA 94941

Posted by: Harry Snyder

I am a patent attorney and a graduate of Santa Clara University School of Law. From the moment I met Anu, I was impressed with her experience, drive, enthusiasm and commitment to her law practice. She is an action- oriented person who quickly identifies the key issues, determines an appropriate action plan and aggressively implements her plan. She is a sympathetic listener and comes directly to the point to resolve the client’s issues.

Silicon Valley Law Offices of Theresia Sandhu

Posted by: Theresia Sandhu

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