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

Virtual Consultation Available

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
Client's Choice
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+ 12
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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Matthew Rice Glinsmann's Reviews

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Posted by JyR | August 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Professional Team!!!

Our experience with Matthew and his Team was great! Very professional, friendly and forthcoming with all the info we needed. They are very detail oriented and meticulous when reviewing/organizing and preparing your documents. From his staff, we mostly dealt with Karla, Caroline and Gabriella and they... were always professional, super friendly and attentive to our needs. AAA+ for the whole TEAM!!!

Matthew Glinsmann

Replied last August 17, 2018

Thank you for an amazing and thoughtful review! I especially appreciate you taking the time and thought to recognize the dedicated people on my team that helped you with your case.

Posted by VIVIAN | August 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney

The Best Experience you need to Have

Lawyer Matthew Glinsmann treated me like a team mate and not a client. His counselling was very thorough to make sure everything was correct to my satisfaction. He helped me all the way to the end. I will never regret coming to them.

Matthew Glinsmann

Replied last August 13, 2018

Thanks Vivian! You truly deserve all the good things that come your way.

Posted by anonymous | August 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Well versed Attorneys and a Great team.

What really drew me to the firm is the fact that Mr. Glinsmann made time for me even though it was a short notice. I have immense respect for the wealth of knowledge he possesses and the command he has over his subject. He understands the importance of being well represented and also prioritizes his... work based on the urgency of your case.Mr. Glinsmann, prepared me to answer questions by not getting into too much detail, to be precise and crisp. Mr.Glinsmann’s also tells you to nail on the most important things during your interview. This would help the officer interviewing you to have focus on the right aspects of the case. It is not surprising that the result of many representations by Mr.Glinsmann has always been positive.The very reason I am writing this review is to help others like me get to the right attorney, with the issues they are dealing. be assured that their case will be presented well. I would also like to say thank you, and appreciate every member of Glinsmann’s team. He has hand picked the right team to support him.. I got to meet Maria Glinsmann as well very briefly. She seems very warm and knowledgeable. You can be assured that if you are a client of Matthew Glinsmann or Maria Glinsmann, there is a good attorney you can fall back on without a doubt. I am grateful to Mr. Glinsmann for taking the stress off immigration from my shoulders effortlessly. Mr. Glinsmann had documented everything so well. He knew the strong points of my case in spite of the fact that he was asked to dive into it two days before the representation. He is also an attorney who prepares you for the worst situation and gives you the confidence to justify your story.

Posted by ASHOK KUMAR SINGH | June 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Highly appreciate Mr. Mathew Glinsmann professionalism.

My Daughter engaged the services of Mr. Mathew R Glinsmann for my green card processing with USCIS. Now I am in possession of my green card in time. I found he is very methodical, systematic & very knowledgeable attorney with full knowledge of up-to-date rules. His team is very good in documentation... control & follow ups. His filing was so complete & perfect in all respect that withstood detail scrutiny of USCIC resulting in green card delivery without any question & interview requirement. I will always recommend my friends in my network to use their services for any immigration related work. A.K.SINGH

Posted by anonymous | June 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best Attorney in Immigration

Mr. Matthew is very professional. We are very lucky to have Mr. Matthew for our Green Card case. I believe he is the best immigration lawyers out here. Mr. Matthew has very good experience in immigration law. When I went for my green card interview, the officer was very pleased to see how everything ...is in order. If you are looking for a great immigration lawyer, look no further! Glinsmann Immigration is truly amazing. They are super attentive and dedicated. They are always available via email or phone, answers all the questions in details, and during meetings - Mr.Matthew will spend extra time with you to discuss any matter you have. He will be in touch, guiding you through the whole process until full success.I highly recommend to use Glinsmann Immigration services if you need help in your immigration process.

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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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