Maria Fuster Glinsmann

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Maria Fuster Glinsmann

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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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Maria Fuster Glinsmann's Reviews

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Showing 31 - 35 of 46 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Jun | November 12, 2014 | Immigration

There is hope after death of petitioner

My father (petitioner) died as well as our approved I130 Petition for Alien Relative. My sister seek the help of Atty Maria and she responded requesting humanitarian reinstatement for our case. It was not an easy task since most of the documents regarding our petition were not available. But in the ...end, our petition was reaffirmed by USCIS. We are now united with my siblings and other relatives here in the US.

Posted by Rodney | September 26, 2012 | Immigration

Maria Glinsmann is a fantastic lawyer and even better person.

I hired Mrs. Glinsmann to assist in helping my wife from the Dominican Republic attain an Immigrant VISA and our daughter to attain her U.S. Citizen VISA. In both cases, Mrs. Glinsmann was extremely knowledgeable and walked me through each step of the process. I really enjoyed the fact that she was a...lways accessible and responded in a timely fashion to any questions that I had along the way. She is an asset to her profession and one of the best immigration lawyers in the country. I highly recommend Glinsmann & Glinsmann to anyone who is seeking a top-knotch firm to assist them with immigration and other related issues.

Maria Glinsmann

Replied last September 26, 2012

Thank you for your kind words. You, your wife and your beautiful baby are the reasons I come to the office every morning with renewed energy to make more "happily ever afters"! Thank you for letting me be a part of your family history.

Posted by Khalifa | December 18, 2011 | Immigration

MARIA A PROFESSIONAL AND CARING LAWYER

If your are concerned and worried about how to handle your greencard petition!!! There are few lawyers like Maria that can help you feel like it is easy. She is very professional and is very well organized. In less than 4 months I was able to get my application and my greencard approved. Also Maria u...ses technology so you could always shoot her an email and she would respond within seconds from her Iphone :-). Also her free evalution session is very helpful and you get a clear understanding on how your case will be handled with specific time frame of every steps. Thank you for Everything Maria and keep up making the American dream possible for people like me!!!!!

Posted by anonymous | September 26, 2011 | Immigration

Naturalization Process

I applied for American citizenship after several decades of living in the U.S. After hearing high marks from a couple of my co-workers who had hired Maria and had completed the process, I gave her a call. Maria guided me through every step and communicated well what we could expect. Even thoug...h becoming a citizen is exciting it can be confusing at times. Maria had much patience with me and answered all of my questions. I highly recommend Maria.

Posted by Gerardo | July 18, 2011 | Immigration

Caso de un cubano y una americana

Solo puedo decir que estoy muy feliz y agradecido con todos los servicios de Maria.Ella hizo posible que desde que yo estaba aun en Cuba, yo y mi esposa estuvieramos preparados con todo el papeleo y orientacion legal necesaria para el proceso de immigracion.El que sepa algo de la relaciones entre USA... y Cuba sabra que no es nada facil.Pero gracias al trabajo de esta magnifica abogada todo fue salio de maravillas.Maria hizo de un proceso que puede ser frustrante, algo bien sencillo y libre de estres.Nunca hubo una traba ni un pero.La Sr.Glinsmann esta contigo en cada paso de tu caso.Es como si te toma de la mano y te guia en cada momento.Mi esposa y yo no podemos agradecerle lo suficiente.Gracias a ella hoy soy residente de este pais y vivo y trabajo aqui los Estados Unidos de America.Tener una abogada como ella realmente hace la diferencia.Mil Gracias 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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