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Rachel Groneck

Rachel Groneck

Senior Associate
Location:
Saint Louis, Missouri
Phone:
314-863-1212
Fax:
314-727-2882
E-mail:
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Ms. Groneck exclusively practices in the field of Immigration & Nationality law. She is experienced in family and employment-based immigration matters, including family petitions, applications for lawful permanent residence, temporary and permanent business visa petitions, consular processing, and naturalization. She frequently assists refugees, individuals seeking asylum and protection under the Convention Against Torture, victims of crime, human trafficking and domestic abuse. Regularly appearing before the Immigration Courts and Board of Immigration Appeals, Ms. Groneck is well-versed in all aspects of removal defense and bond proceedings. She has also successfully represented several asylum seekers before the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.

  • Born Columbia, Missouri.
  • Lived in Michigan, Minnesota, Arizona, Santiago, Chile and Uppsala, Sweden.
  • Enjoys biking, hiking, traveling, snorkeling, scuba diving, cooking, and foreign films.

Areas of Practice

  • Immigration & Nationality law

Bar Admissions

  • Missouri, 1999
  • Minnesota, 2002
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri, 2008
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Missouri, 2008
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit

Education

  • University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, Minnesota
    • J.D. (Cum Laude) - 1999
  • University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, Michigan
    • B.A. (Magna Cum Laude) - 1996
    • Major: Spanish
    • Major: International Relations
  • Universidad Catolica, Santiago, Chile - 1995
  • Uppsala University Sweden - 1998

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • National Lawyers Guild, Member
  • Missouri Bar Association, Member
  • Missouri Kansas Chapter, AILA, Past Secretary

Past Employment Positions

  • Law Offices of Suzanne Brown, P.C., Immigration Attorney, 2001 - 2011
  • Executive Office for Immigration Review, Honor's Program Department of Justice, Attorney Advisor, 1999 - 2001

Pro Bono Activities

  • Volunteer Lawyer's Program, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri
  • Interfaith Legal Services for Immigrants, Board Member and Past Secretary
  • Amnesty International, Member and Past Co-Coordinator St. Louis

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

Practice Areas

  • Removal Defense
  • Family Immigration
  • Business Immigration
  • Permanent Visas
  • Temporary Visas
  • Immigration Litigation
  • Naturalization/Citizenship
  • Criminal Defense Consultation
  • Immigration Reform Legislation
  • Probate/Estate Planning
  • Case Studies
  • Immigration Links

Contact Information

Bernhardt & Wichmer, PC
230 S. Bemiston Avenue, Suite 640
Saint Louis, MO 63105
Phone: 314-863-1212
Fax: 314-727-2882
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Bernhardt & Wichmer, PC, represents clients throughout the state of Missouri and Southern Illinois, including the cities of St. Louis, St. Charles, Olivette, Bridgeton, Hazelwood, Clayton, St. Peters, O'Fallon, Creve Coeur, Maryland Heights, Columbia, Hillsboro, Springfield, Carbondale, Warrenton, Fairview Heights, Belleville, Collinsville, Rolla, Cape Girardeau, St. Ann, Valley Park, Washington and Kennett that are located within St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, Jackson County, Marion County and Cape Girardeau County.
 

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