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

We are open to serve you. Recognized by US News and World Report. Recognized in the Washingtonian Magazine.

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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Online Presence

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Maria Fuster Glinsmann's Reviews

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Posted by Karini and Sherman | October 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney

We Highly Recommend Maria Glinsmann

Working with Maria Glinsmann and her team was a great experience. The process was quick and easy to follow. They are very responsible and profesional. We are really glad we found them because we never had a problem in our case. Maria is very kind and knowledgeable. Overall, we are very satisfied a...nd happy with their service and would recommend them to anybody looking for trustworthy attorneys. Thank you very much again! Sherman and Karin Lambert.

Posted by Orlando | August 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Seriedad y Confianza

Estoy muy agradecido con la Abogada María y todo su equipo, en todo momento me sentí confiado porque vi con la seriedad y profesionalismo que trabajan; y cada obstáculo que se presentó siempre me dieron la confianza que se solucionaría y buscaron soluciones precisas para que mi caso vaya por buen c...amino. Gracias por todo

Posted by Cleona | July 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

She knows what she is doing. Trust her.

I came across Maria and her team on a Avvo.com review site. I read through her about profile and noted that she not only specialized in immigration but complex ones too. The positive reviews were very impressive to read. But what struck me to pick her for my case is her expertise in answering legal q...uestions found in the Maria Glinsmann's Answers section. I was very impressed especially the provisional waiver which is specific to my case. Our meetings in the beginning were aggravating because of the volume of documentation/questions I had to furnish. She made me realize that all of that was for my own benefit. She takes her cases very serious. She's no pushover and whether you like it or not, she'll stop at nothing to get all the information from you. And top of that she and her team are very detailed and organized. Inspite of that, working with her was all worth it and the bulk of the work is behind us. Now I can relax and hope that my case will be successful. But I have a good feeling. You have to remember though that your success depends totally on your information that you can provide. So don't blame the lawyer..at least NOT this one. Even, if my case is not successfully, I would still 100 percent recommend her because if I had file the paperwork for myself, there is no way I would have been able to to gather, put together, and submitted that quality and volume of information as she has for me. She knows what she is doing. Trust her.

Posted by Saratu Leigh | May 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Hire Maria Glinsmann

I hired Maria to help me sponsor a family member. Maria is the best immigration lawyer that you can find. She is thorough, professional and very accessible. I highly recommend her.

Maria Glinsmann

Replied last May 28, 2020

Dear Saratu, We are so grateful to have been able to represent you and your family on this journey. Thank you for trusting us with your loved ones.

Posted by Gbornyenoh | April 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Thanks and appreciation

The entire team (Maria, Karla) provides excellent service from the initial consultation to the end. I had several questions through out the process and they were addressed promptly. I highly recommend this firm and am grateful to God for their guidance and assistance through the process!!!!

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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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