Maria Fuster Glinsmann

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Maria Fuster Glinsmann

5.0
196 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
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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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Posted by anonymous | August 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney

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!

Posted by anonymous | June 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Awesome.

MARIA F. GLINSMANN ATTORNEY. I can’t say enough about Maria F. Glinsmann Of Glinsmann Immigration Law. All you have to do is just meet her or talk to her and you will really understand what I’m talking about. My wife and I, are very fortunate to have hired attorney Maria F. Glinsmann as our immi...gration attorney. To help us with my Permanent Residency application. She is an immigration law genius . Extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, We see her as our best friend and philosopher. She is not only a great attorney but a great human being as well. Our first conversation with Maria, we found that not only was she very knowledgeable but efficient, friendly and professional, through all the on going communication with a very experienced, dedicated & exceptionally wonderful Staff. MR. Rodrigo, Alicia, Ana, Karla and Julian. Thank you very much Team Maria for being very supportive and working around our schedule. Maria briefed us in advance on the entire process, prepared all the documentation & submitted our application. One on One meetings, Phone calls and through emails, she responded to all our concerns within the day or immediately. The whole process was so smooth and very fast. Maria was with us at every step through the interview which is a success and I can’t wait for my Green Card in the mail. We wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for Immigration lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible. With very reasonable legal fees and a very flexible payment arrangement. Thank you Team Maria. Robert & Amanda

Posted by Antonio | November 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney

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 | October 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney

an excellent,sophisticated,impeccable lawyer

First,you do need a lawyer for immigration.It seems to cost you money,but it saves you more time and efforts.Second,you do need a great lawyer!We had 2 previous lawyers working on our case.One did more harm than good to our case,which is really upsetting and troublesome.Until then I found Maria,she i...s a life saver for us.She is a pro in immigration.She is straightforward,sincere and conscientious.What's more,her relationship with Baltimore field office is quite impressive.Trust me,before meeting her,you will never know what a really good lawyer is.My husband feels confident and comfortable with her too.(He is usually shy and introverted.)In sum,if you have any thing,ANY immigrantion problems,Please come to find Maria.

Posted by sarah | March 20, 2011

Immigration & Naturalisation Services

Filed 1) extension od stay, 2) change of status, 3) Naturalisation for my family. She kept us informed of all relevant updaes that were applicable to our circumstances. charges were very reasonable. She cross checked all information we provided , to ensure we were in line with requirements. Review me...etings held with the office gave me confidence regards the success of my applications as all relevant questions had been addressed. Timely email reminders were senrt to me, and I could make appointments over the phone without a human secretary.- convenient 24/7 communication & contact SUMMARY: Up to date with current communications technology, which is to firms advantage (Absolutely no delays in reaching the firm) 2. Office is client friendly- relaxed and clean environment 3. Excellent counselling & psychological skills!! @ interview , we would go into discussions that would cause me to relax and bring forth information I'm sure were used to garner more details about my person. I recommend this firm with absolutely no reservations

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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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