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 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!!!!!

Posted by Gerardo | July 18, 2011 | Immigration

Caso de un cubano y una americana

Solo puedo decir que estoy muy feliz y agradecido con todos los servicios de Maria.Ella hizo posible que desde que yo estaba aun en Cuba, yo y mi esposa estuvieramos preparados con todo el papeleo y orientacion legal necesaria para el proceso de immigracion.El que sepa algo de la relaciones entre USA... y Cuba sabra que no es nada facil.Pero gracias al trabajo de esta magnifica abogada todo fue salio de maravillas.Maria hizo de un proceso que puede ser frustrante, algo bien sencillo y libre de estres.Nunca hubo una traba ni un pero.La Sr.Glinsmann esta contigo en cada paso de tu caso.Es como si te toma de la mano y te guia en cada momento.Mi esposa y yo no podemos agradecerle lo suficiente.Gracias a ella hoy soy residente de este pais y vivo y trabajo aqui los Estados Unidos de America.Tener una abogada como ella realmente hace la diferencia.Mil Gracias Maria.

Posted by Emilie | June 15, 2011 | Immigration

Emilie Immigration Process

We found it very easy to work with Mrs. Glinsmann and her firm. She was always available if we had a question or needed additional information even if not related to the the case. The firm also organized all of our documents and advised us if some were missing. As a result, we had positive results wi...th all of our filings. We would highly recommend the firm to anyone that is in the immigration process.

Posted by Svetlana | March 10, 2011 | Immigration

H1B visa

Maria helped me with obtaining my H1B visa. She is very energetic, knowledgeable and responsive, very pleasant as a person. I would recommend her with no hesitation.

Posted by Deirdre | March 08, 2011 | Immigration

Immigration with a smile!

When faced with petitioning an immigrant spouse into the United States, I felt overwhelmed, confused, and intimidated. I felt as though I needed someone with expertise and knowledge in this complex and involved area of law. Simply meeting with Maria completely put me at ease and gave me confidence ...that her representation would achieve the results I was looking for. With the help of Maria’s extensive knowledge, and technologically advanced practice, the entire process was efficient, accurate, and fast paced. I would personally like to thank Maria for all of her hard work and support during our case. Because of her, my husband and I can share our lives together in this great country. I highly recommend Maria for anyone needing legal assistance in their personal pursuit of happiness.

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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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