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

1

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
2025 2024 2023
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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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Maria Fuster Glinsmann's Reviews

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Posted by Simone | October 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Professional. Organized. Thorough.

I worked with Maria and her team to apply for residency through marriage and it was a fantastic experience. Maria is definitely the person you want to have on your team as you navigate the immigration maze. She is professional without being cold. She is knowledgable. And each time I interacted with... her team I would actually be surprised at how organized and thorough they were. Thank you TeamMaria.

Posted by anonymous | September 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Blast From The Past N-600

I needed to obtain a certificate of citizenship. I met the requirements for the N-600 while I was a minor, however never receiving the actual certificate. Then at 31 years old I was looking once again at the N-600. The questions alone were confusing, and I was unsure if I was capable to complete the ...process on my own. A friend suggested Maria Glinsmann, I reached out and had my consultation. Immediately I felt confident in her ability to help me. I ended up hiring Maria a few months later, the process for the N-600 was daunting. I was fortunate that my mom was able to quickly round up documents that we needed. She lives out of state so we had mail going back and forth. I was informed of developments, although they seemed few and far between. It was a waiting game, but I was able to sleep at night - knowing that I had someone who knew what they were doing. I wasn't in this process alone, that gave me a feeling of security. USCIS forms can be intimidating and overwhelming. Hiring Maria Glinsmann to represent me was the best decision I had made, Maria took my case personally and cared each step of the way. Her team is also incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and responds quickly to questions and concerns. My application took approximately 15 months.

Posted by Lidiane | August 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Grateful for Maria and her Team

I like to say that me meeting Maria was absolutely meant to be! After seeing two different lawyers with my case, and one of them more than once I had lost all hopes as they all told me that there was absolutely nothing that they could do to help me. From the moment I sat down with her and her team ...the entire experience was different, even if she would to tell that she wouldn’t be able to help at least she paid attention, took notes, made me feel like she was there to help and I knew that the money I paid for the consultation would be worth it! Hearing her say that she would be able to help me was in more ways than one unbelievable!! Fast forward to a couple of months she calls me telling me that my EAD card was approved. We have so much to do but this is a win for me! I will refer her to just about anyone I know who needs help because she knows her stuff. I’m so grateful for her and her amazing team who did all the research that needed to be done to get my case started! Thank you again

Posted by Ahmed | August 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Grateful Client

I hired Mrs. Glinsmann for my Green Card renewal process. Her and her team are amazing! They are friendly, extremely detailed and professional. They kept me updated throughout the process. My renewal was approved! I strongly recommend their team!

Posted by anonymous | August 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Wonderful Immigration Attorney!

Maria and her team (Ana, Karla, and Rodrigo) were all committed in helping me apply to register for permanent residency from the very first consultation! She was very organized and made sure to maintain a strong line of communication throughout the whole process! Any time I had a question, she (or so...meone from her team) was always willing to help! I especially appreciated the fact that they made sure I was able to electronically access any correspondence they sent or received on my behalf. It helped keep me in the loop, and it helped ease any anxiety I experienced during the process. The immigration process is stressful for many reasons, but hiring a competent lawyer like Maria made me feel like I was putting my hard-earned money to good use and that we were working together to achieve my goals. Thank you Team Maria!

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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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