I am a passionate, driven attorney who seeks creative solutions for clients' immigration issues. In my free time, I enjoy practicing yoga and cooking.
Practice areas
10 years
Languages spoken
Spanish, English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MD | Active | 2012 | 02/02/2021 |
Legal answers | 48 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Pro Bono Benefactor | American Immigration Lawyers Association | 2015 |
AILA Annual Conference Scholarship | American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Washington, D.C. Chapter | 2015 |
Education Division Leader of the Year Award | American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Washington, D.C. Chapter | 2014 |
Pro Bono Service Honors | American University, Washington College of Law | 2012 |
Cum Laude | American University, Washington College of Law | 2012 |
Thesis with Distinction | Vassar College | 2007 |
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Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Grossman Law, LLC | 2012 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Immigration Lawyers Association (DC chapter) | N/A | 2012 - Present |
American Immigration Lawyers Association | N/A | 2010 - Present |
National Lawyers Guild, National Immigration Project | N/A | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Bender's Immigration Bulletin | Free Speech Crisis in Latin America: Making Use of the Inter-American and U.S. Asylum Law Systems for the Protection of the Rights of Journalists, Media Owners, and Whistleblowers (with Sandra Grossman) | 2014 |
Maryland Bar Bulletin | New MD Law Protects Immigrant Youth (with Christina Wilkes) | 2014 |
Democrat and Chronicle | Immigration Reform: People, Not Politics | 2014 |
The Huffington Post | Death of DOMA Revives the American Dream for Same-Sex Couples at Home and Abroad (with Sandra Grossman) | 2013 |
Law Journal for Social Justice | Wrongs Against Immigrants’ Rights: Why Terminating the Parental Rights of Deported Immigrants Raises Constitutional and Human Rights Concerns | 2013 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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American University, Washington College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2012 |
Vassar College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2007 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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AILA Open House | Careers in Immigration Law | 2015 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Asylum | Asylum granted by Immigration Judge |
FOIA Appeal | Judge granted "in camera" review |
Withholding of Removal | ICE stipulated; withholding of removal granted. |
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) | Granted |
Prosecutorial Discretion | Administratively closed |
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Jacob Zoghlin, Immigration Attorney on Jun 11, 2017
Relationship: Family member
I endorse this lawyer. Rachel is a bright and extremely hard-working attorney, dedicated to obtaining positive results for her clients.
Somair Alam, Immigration Attorney on Feb 11, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I'm pleased to endorse Rachel. She is a top-notch immigration attorney and a zealous advocate for her clients. Highly recommended.
Jennifer Jurney, Immigration Attorney on Feb 23, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Mihaela Petre, Immigration Attorney on Dec 11, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Doland, Immigration Attorney on May 9, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
The willingness and ability of this attorney to accurately answer the Avvo asker in Spanish is impressive. Equally important is how Ms. Zoghlin customized her answer to the needs of the asker. These are the qualities every client would look for when hiring an immigration attorney.
John O'Brien, Immigration Attorney on May 7, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community.
Lindsey Wilkes, Immigration Attorney on May 1, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Benjamin Winograd, Immigration Attorney on May 1, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I heartily endorse Rachel Zoghlin for any immigrant needing legal representation.
Giacomo Behar, Immigration Attorney on May 1, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A top-notch attorney, highly respected in the legal community.
Toni Maschler, Immigration Attorney on Mar 25, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Bridget O'Toole, Immigration Attorney on Mar 11, 2014
Relationship: Friend
Ms. Zoghlin is an excellent attorney. She goes above and beyond to get favorable outcomes for her clients.
Christina Wilkes, Immigration Attorney on Nov 14, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.