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%

100%

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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Showing 11 - 15 of 28 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Malik | November 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Don't have the words for their excellency!

Maria and team are the people you want in your corner as you navigate the immigration maze. She and her team are truly professional, knowledgeable and extremely organized. She was able to walk us through the entire process in a clear and concise manner. Definitely a relationship to keep for all your ...immigration needs.

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 Paula and Antonio | February 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Efficiency, knowledge and peace of mind

We were very impressed from the beginning at the high level of professionalism, knowledge and organization of Maria Glinsmann and her team. They clearly know what they are doing; they always kept us informed every step of the way. We are also very greatful to Julian, part of team Maria, who worked ...closely with our case in getting a SSN and work permit for my husband. We highly recommend their services especially for difficult cases like ours.

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

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Maria Fuster Glinsmann's Lawyer Endorsements

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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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