Rachel Groneck
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


