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 Emily & Benjamin | February 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent

Mrs. Glinsmann is extremely professional, personable, and effective. We hired her to manage a visa application and she kept us very informed with detailed instructions and follow up, including expected timelines and tasks to complete. Her support staff, Ana, Juan, and Karla, have also been very knowl...edgeable and helpful. We are still working with them, and so far have been pleasantly surprised by how efficiently and quickly things are handled and completed. Highly recommended!

Posted by Mark | November 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

A Big Thank You to My Wonderful Immigration Lawyer

Having hired Maria Glinsmann for help in obtaining my Green Card, there was no doubt who I would turn to for my Naturalization. Maria is an expert on immigration law and great to deal with. And her team provides great and timely support. A wonderful experience throughout. Highly recommended.

Posted by Arjun | September 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent experience, I highly recommend

Maria is a great lawyer with expert knowledge in immigration. I worked with her for my H-1B petition. She was always available when I had questions or concerns regarding my application. My case manager Ana and paralegal Juan were very responsive throughout the process. I would highly recommend Maria ...and her team for immigration needs.

Posted by anonymous | May 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

She is the BEST PERIOD!

You need a GOOD lawyer? I mean a lawyer who can handle complex issues and still assure you the best outcome? You have found the right place and right person! Mrs. Glinsmann has always been responsive, personable, professional, well versed and mostly importantly, honest. You don't want a lawyer who is... going to overpromise. You want one who will tell you the truth and make an effort for the best delivery. I cannot thank her enough for what she has done to help me for my naturalization process. It is not an easy path but Mrs. Glinsmann helped me make it happen - finally my American dream became true.

Posted by anonymous | May 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

She is A One in million !!

Maria Glinsmann was an excellent attorney, a true-life saver. I came to this country on a marriage visa, but the marriage ended up being unsustainable and I felt trapped. I did the right thing for myself and my life and got separated, but as a result I faced the frustration of the immigration denial ...of my green card renewal and had to prove that my marriage was based on good faith. In a total despair, somehow during google search I typed “best immigration lawyer”, Maria Glinsmann’s name popped up. I read her reviews and called instantly to schedule an appointment ; it was the best decision that I have ever made. Maria and her amazing team were able to comfort and console me. She gave me a realistic assessment of my immigration status and my options for the future. She communicated with USCIS on my behalf, arranged hearings, and made sure all of the proper documentation and attestations were submitted. I am now a green card holder, a legal permanent resident of the United States and on my path to citizenship, and it is all because of her and her team’s hard work and dedication. I would recommend her to anyone dealing with immigration or citizenship issues, she is a wonderful person and an even better attorney. (Afi )

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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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