Hina K.
FOIA & Public Records Research Specialist | Legal Research Expert
🟢 Open for Work | FOIA & True Crime Research Specialist I’m Hina Khan — I help uncover the records others can’t. With 5+ years in FOIA and investigative research, I work behind the scenes to obtain hard-to-access public records from federal, state, and local agencies. From police bodycam cases to legal documentation, I turn complex requests into real, usable data. What I Do Best: • Draft precise FOIA requests that actually get responses • Handle full-cycle follow-ups (no ghosted requests) • Retrieve law enforcement records, court files, internal emails, contracts & more • Break down dense documents into clear timelines and insights • Support journalists, YouTube creators, and legal teams with deep research Why Clients Choose Me: ✔ I know how to navigate delays, denials, and loopholes ✔ I don’t just request records — I make sure they move ✔ Clean communication, zero confusion, full transparency ✔ Trusted with sensitive and confidential work Workflow & Tools: FOIA.gov • PACER • Notion • Trello • Google Workspace • Adobe Acrobat • Dropbox If you’re looking for someone who knows how to push requests through the system and get results, I’m ready to jump in. 📩 Message me — let’s get your records moving.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $672
Billed in all: $4,684$4.7k
$134 in the last 6 months
Across 8 contracts
Across 24 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 27% in Spreadsheet Software
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