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
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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Online Presence

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Maria Fuster Glinsmann's Reviews

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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 Glory | March 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent Attorney

I retained Maria to help me through the immigration process. She and her team, Ana, Rodrigo and Juan were a pleasure to work. My case was complicated due to previous filings and denials, however this time around Maria helped me reach a successful conclusion. She was kind, patient and helped me ade...quately prepare for the immigration interview. I am very pleased with her services and grateful that the process worked out in my favor. I can now work and travel about freely. I highly recommend Maria and her team!!

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 Ahmed | August 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Grateful Client

I hired Mrs. Glinsmann for my Green Card renewal process. Her and her team are amazing! They are friendly, extremely detailed and professional. They kept me updated throughout the process. My renewal was approved! I strongly recommend their team!

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!

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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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