Matthew Rice Glinsmann

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Matthew Rice Glinsmann

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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 31 years

Immigration Lawyer at Gaithersburg, MD
Practice Areas: Immigration

12 Russell Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD

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About Matthew

Biography

Fixed Fee Services. We represent clients nationwide through remote meetings. Consistently Voted Best Lawyers' & Best Law Firms 2012 - 2025

Nationally Top Rated Immigration Lawyer

Practice Areas

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Awards

Client's Choice
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Platinum Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 31 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Glinsmann & Glinsmann, Chartered

12 Russell Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD, 20877

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Posted by Sushant | March 09, 2014 | Immigration

You can never go wrong with Glinsmann & Glinsmann

I write reviews only when a particular service/product is really excellent and praiseworthy or if it is extremely poor. I would have to say from the outset itself that Mr. Glinsmann is one of the best immigration attorneys out there. He handled my case excellently well, the whole process felt so ea...sy and straight forward. He guides you every step of the way and he is always there for you when you need help. I highly recommend Mr. Glinsmann for help regarding any immigration matter, he is knowledgable,helpful and very professional, I truly enjoyed working with him.

Posted by Mikey | December 03, 2013 | Immigration

Outstanding Attorney

Matthew Glinsmann assisted my wife and I with our petition for family-based permanent residency. He was clear and approachable throughout our complicated case, and helped us navigate our case to a successful conclusion. I am now a US Permanent Resident, largely thanks to Matthew Glinsmann's expert...ise.

Posted by anonymous | October 23, 2013 | Immigration

Experienced & great service!!

Matthew provided excellent service during the initiation and processing of my petition for my foreign spouse to join me in the U.S. His vast experience was of enormous benefit during the journey through the onerous application and approval process. During this "ordeal", Matthew was very generous wit...h his time to answer any questions we had or react to any issues we encountered with the bureaucracy. During the periodic setbacks my wife and I encountered with immigration authorities, Matthew was consistently reassuring that he would be there to assist us.... and he was. I would highly recommend him for any immigration case.

Posted by Elizabeth | October 16, 2013 | Immigration

Outstanding Representation

Mr. Matthew R. Glinsmann is the height of discretion & professionalism! I hired Mr. Glinsmann in September of 2012 after I had a very complicated immigration case with USCIS. Being my first time filing any sort of legal case and my first time hiring any sort of lawyer, my husband and I discovered him... from a search on the internet and decided to go with him based on his reviews and ratings as top Immigration lawyer. Throughout the entire case process all the way to the closing of the case, Mr. Glinsmann has gone above and beyond in answering any questions I had, double-checking that I understood every step of the process to make sure I was very prepared to attend my interview at USCIS. I was truly very nervous just before the interview, but he did an excellent job helping me relax and achieve a successful ie attending my Naturalization Oath ceremony to become a US citizen. I was extremely pleased with the results of the case as I had never expected such a successful and straightforward decision based on the complicated nature of my case. Mr. Matthew R. Glinsmann provided exceptional legal representation and his vast experience in the field undoubtedly shines when he represents someone. He handled my case with much professionalism and he is a man who has earned my trust. If I am ever in need of such legal service again, I will most likely be in contact with him once more. If you're looking for professionalism and diligence with a side of friendliness, look no further.

Posted by Kathryn | June 04, 2013 | Immigration

Excellent performance.

Words could not describe how satisfied I am of Mr Glinsmanns professionality and expertise in his handling of my application for permanent residency here in the US.He is very thorough and made sure I had all the necessary documents required for the application so in the end my request for a green car...d was granted without an interview. Immigration took some time to respond to my application but team Matthew contacted them and in a matter of three weeks my green card was deivered to my mailbox.The delay was not from Mr Glinsmanns side but because of an overload of cases on the side of immigration.I have so much trust in Mr Glinsmann and if anyone asks me for an Immigration lawyer it will be only him.By the way his assistant is also so pleasant and helpful. The lawyers office keeps track of everything and you can be sure that they stay on top of everything and infrom you of developments.Mr Glinsmann is demanding where documents are concerned but the end result speaks for itself. Thank you Mr Glinsmann and team.

Matthew Glinsmann

Replied last June 05, 2013

Thanks for your support Kathryn! If I am tough on documents, its because I know how important it is to you and your family that your immigration case is successful.

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Matthew Rice Glinsmann's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Plummer

Immigration lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nicole Hemrick

Immigration lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Other

"Mr. Glinsmann acted as the AILA liaison to the NBC on behalf of my law firm in a very complex immigration matter implicating the Child Status Protection Act. Mr. Glinsmann spent many hours conferring with the Lead Attorney at our office, Alexander V. Bibicheff, and speaking with the Immigration Services Officer at the NBC. Thanks to Mr. Glinsmann's extraordinary efforts, we received results far beyond expectations."

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Julia Osborne-Pikelny

Immigration lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Matthew worked quickly and efficiently with me, on a pro bono basis, to help to resolve a difficult situation with immigration officials. He got everything done in less than 48 hours! He saved my client a considerable amount of money and saved me a lot of time. He knows how to work through red tape!"

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Rachel Ullman

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2025

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2025

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

Outstanding Service Award, American Immigration Lawyers Association, District of Columbia Chapter

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Attorney / Shareholder, Glinsmann & Glinsmann, Chartered

Associations

2009 - Present

Bar Association of Montgomery County, Immigration Section

Chair

1996 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

1995 - Present

Bar Association of Montgomery County

Member

2006 - 2007

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington D.C. chapter)

Chair

2006 - 2007

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Board of Governors

2005 - 2006

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington D.C. chapter)

Chair Elect

2004 - 2005

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington D.C. chapter)

Vice-Chair

2003 - 2004

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington D.C. chapter)

Secretary

2002 - 2007

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington D.C. chapter)

Executive Committee

2002 - 2003

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington D.C. chapter)

Treasurer

Sample of Legal Cases

Naturalization after USCIS Challenge to Continuous Residence:

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Education

1994

University of Maryland School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

University of Maryland

BS - Bachelor of Science

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Georgetown University Law Center

Speaking Engagements

2009

Law Day

Immigration Complaince, Enforcement & Descrimination

2008

MICPEL - Immigraton Nuts & Bolts

Employment-Based Residency & Employer Immigration Compliance

2008

AILA National Immigration Conference

Labor Certification - Ask the Experts

2007

Maryland Institute for Continuing Professional Education of Lawyers Lecture

Employment-Based Residency

Languages

English

Spanish

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