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Maria Fuster Glinsmann

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Maria Fuster Glinsmann

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Licensed for 32 years

Immigration Lawyer at Gaithersburg, MD
Practice Areas: Immigration

12 Russell Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD

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About Maria

Biography

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

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 450-450 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes

Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • Credit Card

Awards

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2012
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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

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Location

Glinsmann & Glinsmann, Chartered

12 Russell Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD, 20877-2912

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Practice Areas
Immigration (127) Lawsuits & Disputes (4) Expungement (1) Military Law (1)
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Case Results (90) Practice Area Knowledge (75) Recommendation (70) Professionalism (57) Communication Style (47) Responsiveness (46) Staff & Support (40) Advocacy (33) General Knowledge (28) Character & Conduct (21) Compassion (19) Trustworthiness (12) Cost of Services (10) Punctuality (4) Free Consultations (1) Payment Plans (1)

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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 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!

Posted by anonymous | November 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney

I cannot express how grateful I am to Maria

Maria is the best! During the changing, unpredictable situation of my case, she comforted and reassured me. She is extremely knowledgeable, experienced, professional. If you have a case, no matter how complicated it might be, Maria can handle it. I'm so lucky and happy to have her as our attorney. ...Thank God that He has put Maria in my life to help me.

Posted by anonymous | June 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

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 anonymous | May 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Green card expert

My husband and I had been dragging our feet and slowly gathering his missing documents for years. He had a few hiccups along the way and we were paranoid and procrasting. Once he finally made the call and we met with Maria, our fears were quickly put to rest. She did not blink an eye at any of the "a...typical" issues that we presented, but rather addressed them professionally and head on. Maria friendly and efficiently guided us through the process and interview. Her expertise and experience with the Baltimore office are first rate. I only wish we had called her sooner. We are looking forward to working with Maria and her team again soon for naturalization. Highly recommended!

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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

2011

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

2009

2008

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

Languages

Spanish

French

Activity

393

Legal Answers

12

Legal Guides

Top Contributor

Maria earned significant contribution points in 2012.

Legal Answers

Q&A

Do I need original birth certificate for marriage base green card interview?

10 Mar 2011
Q&A

Please can i get a greencard through my cousin?

30 Jan 2011
Q&A

Question 15: N - 400 Application Have you ever been a prostitute

25 Jan 2011
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Legal Guides

Legal Guide

What to Expect in Marriage Based Green Card Application

24 Feb 2021
Legal Guide

What Happens at a Marriage Based, Green Card Interview?

24 Feb 2021
Legal Guide

How to respond to a notice of intent to deny US citizenship

02 Apr 2016
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