Maria Fuster Glinsmann

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Maria Fuster Glinsmann

5.0
195 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 32 years

Immigration Lawyer at Gaithersburg, MD
Practice Areas: Immigration

12 Russell Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD

Virtual Consultation Available

About Maria

Biography

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Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 450-450 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
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Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2012
Platinum Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 30 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1996

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 32 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Glinsmann & Glinsmann, Chartered

12 Russell Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD, 20877-2912

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Showing 46 - 50 of 57 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by Antonio | November 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Ethics personified!

My name is Antonio and I am a Bolivian citizen. I was working for a US company in Bolivia and my employer made me an offer to move to the US. Before hiring Glinsmann & Glinsmann to handle the paperwork, we read several great reviews and even had first hand positive recommendations about their practic...e. My employer, my family and myself are now convinced it was the best choice we could have made. Maria handled our H1B process while Mathew was in charge of our Green Card process. Both processes were executed masterfully and ethically with total transparency, no hidden fees and most importantly an honest communication channel at all times between the lawyers, my employer and myself (including updates on the latest changes in immigration law). The Visas and GC were approved on or before our scheduled dates. So naturally, after such an experience they were always my first recommendation when friends were seeking immigration advice. In one particular occasion I gave this friend, that wanted to start an H1B process, Maria’s information. He called her and after explaining his situation Maria told him she could not work for him because she did not believe they had a strong enough case for an H1B. My friend decided to seek advice elsewhere, 6 months and ten thousand dollars later his application was denied. To me that situation speaks volumes of how ethical this practice is. We are very grateful to them and to God for putting them on our path

Posted by anonymous | May 28, 2015 | Immigration

Glinsmann Immigration is the best immigration firm to work with!

Maria and her firm are definitely one of the best immigration firms in the DMV area. Maria was easy to work with and she was very clear about describing what she needed from me in order to make the best case for me. She did a great job at making sure that my application was air tight and I am gratefu...l for the positive results that came from all her hard work. Glinsmann immigration is an AWESOME firm to work with.

Posted by suany | January 31, 2014

Excellent

Maria is a really good lawyer , my case is been approved am really glad with Maria and her team is great , good service I definitely recommend with my friends ...

Posted by Brice | November 30, 2012 | Immigration

Maria Glinsmann is a professional attorney who makes sure that her clients leave her office happy

Avant de rencontrer Maria, j'ai parlé à plusieurs avocats et quand j'ai rencontré Maria il ya 4 mois, elle a expliqué à ma femme et moi la procédure et j'ai été très impressionné par son professionnalisme et quelle gentille dame qu'elle est. Je suis venu aux Etats-Unis il ya 8 ans. Mon visa était... périmé depuis plusieurs années, quand j'ai rencontré ma future femme. Nous avons récemment ete marié et j'ai pensé que la processus d'obtention d'une carte verte serait long et difficile. Ayant Maria comme notre avocat, le processus est allé plus facilement et plus rapidement que nous aurions pu imaginer. Maria a pris le temps de s'asseoir avec nous. pour répondre à toutes nos questions et nous faire sentir à l'aise. Maintenant que j'ai ma carte verte, nous avons l'intention de continuer à travailler avec Maria jusqu'à ce que j'obtienne ma nationalité. Nous sommes convaincus que ce processus se déroulera bien, parce que Maria sera là pour nous guider. Je recommande fortement Maria à quiconque est dans une situation similaire. Vous ne serez pas déçu. Brice __________________________ Before meeting with Maria, I talked to a couple of lawyers and when I met with Maria 4 months ago, she explained to my wife and me the procedure and I was very impressed with her professionalism and what a kind lady she is. I came to United States 8 years ago. My visa had been expired for several years when I met my future wife. We recently married and thought the process for getting a green card would be long and difficult. Having Maria as our lawyer, the process went more smoothly and quickly than we ever could have imagined. Maria took the time to sit down with us. She never made us feel like we were "on the clock" but took as much time as was needed to answer all of our questions and make us feel comfortable. Now that I have my green card, we plan to continue working with Maria until I get my citizenship. We are confident that this process will go smoothly as well, because Maria will be there to guide us through. I highly recommend Maria to anyone who is in a similar situation. You will not be disappointed. Brice

Posted by Khalifa | December 18, 2011 | Immigration

MARIA A PROFESSIONAL AND CARING LAWYER

If your are concerned and worried about how to handle your greencard petition!!! There are few lawyers like Maria that can help you feel like it is easy. She is very professional and is very well organized. In less than 4 months I was able to get my application and my greencard approved. Also Maria u...ses technology so you could always shoot her an email and she would respond within seconds from her Iphone :-). Also her free evalution session is very helpful and you get a clear understanding on how your case will be handled with specific time frame of every steps. Thank you for Everything Maria and keep up making the American dream possible for people like me!!!!!

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Regional Rankings, Washington, D.C., Tier 1, for Immigration Law, Best Lawyers in America

2025

National Rankings, Tier 1 for Immigration Law, Best Lawyers in America

2024

Regional Rankings, Washington, D.C., Tier 1, for Immigration Law, Best Lawyers in America

2024

National Rankings, Tier 1 for Immigration Law, Best Lawyers in America

2023

Best Law Firm, Tier 1, Immigration, National Recognition, US News and World Report

2023

"Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® Immigration Law, US News and World Report

2022

Best Law Firm, Tier 1, Immigration, National Recognition, US News and World Report

2021

Best Law Firm, Tier 1, Immigration, National Recognition, US News and World Report

2020

Best Law Firm, Tier 1, Immigration, National Recognition, US News and World Report

2020

AV Preeminent Lawyer, Martindale-Hubbell®

2019

AV Preeminent Lawyer, Martindale-Hubbell®

2019

Best Law Firm, Tier 1, Immigration, National Recognition, US News and World Report

2018

Best Law Firm, Tier 1, Immigration, National Recognition, US News and World Report

2018

Best Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine

2018

AV Preeminent Lawyer, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Best Law Firm, Tier 1, Immigration, National Recognition, US News and World Report

2017

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2016

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2015

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2001

Outstanding Section Chair - Immigration, Bar Association of Montgomery County

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Managing Partner, Glinsmann & Glinsmann, Chartered

1993 - 1995

General Counsel, International Data Products, Corp.

Associations

2017 - Present

Bar Association of Montgomery County Maryland

Immigration Section Chair

1995 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Bar Association of Montgomery County

Member

2000 - 2001

Bar Association of Montgomery County

Immigration Section Chair

Education

1993

Georgetown University Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

University of Maryland

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2009

AILA Annual Conference

Ethics in Employment Based Immigration

2008

Immigration Law: Basics and More

Naturalization and Atuomatic Acquisition of US Citizenship

2008

AILA Annual Conference in Vancouver, BC

Business Ethics

2001

Law School for the Public

New Developments in Immigration Law

Publications

2008

Immigration & Nationality Law Handbook, 2008—09 Ed. (June 2008) Keeping Your Clients Without Losing Your License

Languages

Spanish

French

Activity

Top Contributor

Maria earned significant contribution points in 2012.

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