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Monica Nigh Smith
About Monica
Biography
Monica N. Smith is one of the founding members of Smith Law Offices, LLC. As a St. Charles attorney, she is dedicated to helping her clients succeed. Attorney Monica Smith takes a client-focused approach and practices primarily in immigration law.
She is ready to help you navigate this complex area of law and support you while you achieve the resolution that you need.
Areas of Practice
100% Immigration
Immigration & Naturalization Law
Bar Admissions
Missouri, 2005
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri, 2009
Education
University of Iowa College of Law, Iowa City, Iowa
J.D. - 2005
Honors: With Distinction
Law Review: Transnational Law and Contemporary Problems, Student Writer, 2003 - 2004
University Of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, Missouri
B.A. magna cum laude - 2002
Major: International Studies and French
Published Works
'France for The French?' The Europeans? The Caucasians?: The Latest French, 14 Transnat'l L. & Contemp. Probs. 1107, Spring, 2005
Critical Race Feminism Lifts the Veil?: Muslim Women, France, and the Headscarf Ban, 39 UC-Davis Law Review 743, 2006
Classes/Seminars
Thorny Immigration Issues in Family Law Cases, AFCC, 2012
Professional Associations and Memberships
American Immigration Lawyers Association, Member, 2005 - Present
St. Charles County Bar Association, Member, 2009 - Present
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Member
American Immigration Lawyers Association(MO-KAN Chapter), Member and Creative Writing Essay Contest Coordinator, 2010, 2012, 2014
National Immigration Project, Member
Pro Bono Activities
Volunteer Lawyers Program, 2006 - Present
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Languages
French
Spanish
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Immigration
90%
21 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Missouri for 20 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Smith Law Offices, LLC
800 Clark Street, Saint Charles, MO, 63301
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Monica Nigh Smith's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Dionicia | January 11, 2026 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent work!
Monica has helped our family with several immigration cases. Her and her staff have been wonderful through out the years. I would recommend anyone looking for any immigration advice or to hire. She is great!
Posted by James | March 2, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Outstanding Attorney
Our attorney was very knowledgable about the law and what we needed to do to resolve our case. We felt a great deal of relief after our first meeting and finally knew what had to be done to achieve a successful outcome. Monica showed us what steps to take, clearly explained why and kept in contact ...
Posted by Elaine | November 9, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Monica and her staff worked tirelessly, above, and beyond
I would like to take this opportunity to highly recommend Monica N. Smith, Attorney, at Smith Law Offices, LLC., in Saint Charles, Missouri. Monica and her staff worked tirelessly, above, and beyond my expectations. They dug deep, searching for answers, and never gave up on my case. Monica and her te...
Posted by George | September 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent Immigration Lawyer!
We were in a time crunch to apply for a change of status for my wife and Monica clearly explained the process and came through for us. We received my wife's green card seven months later. Highly recommend her and her team.
Posted by anonymous | August 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Monica
Her work and guidance through the whole process was great. I highly recommended, she made us feel confident and relax that our case was in great and professional hands!
Monica Nigh Smith's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Monica and I were co-workers for many years at an immigration law firm and remain colleagues and friends. She is intelligent, diligent, and kind. Monica is a dedicated advocate for her clients, and all members of her team are excellent."
"Monica is an excellent immigration attorney. She understands the complexities of immigration law and deals with the issues in a calm, focused approach."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Katie Meyer
Immigration lawyer
Experience
Honors
2020
Best Immigration Lawyers in St. Louis, Expertise
2015
Lead Counsel Rated, Lead Counsel
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Attorney, Smith Law Offices, LLC
2005 - 2009
Attorney, Law Offices of Suzanne Brown, P.C.
Associations
2009 - Present
St. Charles County Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Volunteer Lawyers ProgramMember
2005 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Missouri/Kansas chapter)Member
2005 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2010 - 2014
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Missouri/Kansas chapter)Creative Writing Essay Contest Coordinator
Education
2005
University of Iowa College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
University of Missouri-Columbia
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2012
Thorny Immigration Issues in Familiy Law Cases
Thorny Immigration Issues in Familiy Law Cases
Publications
2005
U.C. Davis Law Review
Critical Race Feminism Lifts the Veil?
2005
Transnational Law & Contemporary Problems
"France for The French?" The Europeans? The Caucasians?: The Latest French Immigration Reform and the Attempts at Justifying its Disproportionate Impact on Non-White Immigrants
Languages
French
Spanish
English