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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Fees and Rates

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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 Margie | March 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Highly recommended

I highly recommend Mr.Glinsmann for his service. He is very thorough and guide you every step of the way, Together with his staff: Carla and Caroline. Mr. GLINSMANN studied my case and told my spouse and me that they're might be a mistake or unknowingly misrepresentation when my previous lawyer fi...le on behalf of me to get my change of status back in 2006.However Mr. GLINSMANN was very upfront about it when he finally filed my case in September 2015 and got my greencard in February 2016.

Posted by Christy | March 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Highly Recommend

I highly recommend using Glinsmann Immigration! We met to review our case in October, filed in December and granted a green card in March! They were highly professional and helpful along the way.

Matthew Glinsmann

Replied last March 16, 2016

Christy, It was my pleasure serving you and your husband with a U.S. citizen spouse green card case. Thank you for your review and for referring your friends and other immigration clients living in Pennsylvania for immigration legal services at MyGreecardlLawyer.com

Posted by Katrina | March 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Immigration issues

After our first interview for green card, my husband and I were told that because of some misrepresentation in the past that was a misunderstanding-we would have to possibly file a 601 and they could not approve our case. My husband and I have been married a year or so, but we are in an honest loving... relationship as husband and wife, but if we were asked to file a 601-just being realistic, we would have no chance to win that case because it requires "extreme hardships" which we would not have-we have no kids and were newly weds. We had to get a lawyer! We started looking, and based on reviews, we chose Glinsmann & Glinsmann...we met with him, on that same day, and he had a case to help us right away! After discussing price, we had to think about it first because money doesn't grow on trees! So I got home and started looking for other options of lawyers, even asking my Atty. friend in Ohio...but after checking the other options-the only other one as good was Atty. Matthew's wife! After that time, I told my husband that if we were to pay for a lawyer->I would want the best one. We could go for someone cheaper but that would not give me any peace of mind. I don't know why but once we signed the contract and spoke more with Atty. Matthew-I knew we were in good hands, and I was right. He got my green card approved in less than no time! I was expecting him to...but not as quick and easy as he did! Thank you so much team Matthew!!! Very grateful!

Posted by anonymous | February 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Expert knowledge and support

The team at Glinsmann & Glinsmann, especially Matthew Glinsmann and Karla Zaldana, legal assistant, demonstrated their skill and expertise in helping me through the immigration process. Matthew was thorough, knowledgeable and efficient. Karla was always available to answer questions and clarify poin...ts both by phone and email. The whole team was kind and respectful. I highly recommend them.

Posted by Atul | February 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The Best Immigration Lawyer!!!!

I came to know about Mr. Glinsmann as the number one lawyer in Washington DC metro area from the internet. The quality of his work and his dealings with me proved it hundred percent right. His attitude is very professional and demeanor very pleasant. As a new prospective immigrant, I had my own fears... about crossing the barrier of immigration and the time, energy and money it will take. It was a case of family immigration and in the very first meeting Mr. Glinsmannn's words eliminated many of those fears. He was assuring but not over promising. In reality, he under promised and over delivered. I would highly recommend for any prospective immigrant Mr.Glinsmann as an extremely professional lawyer and a wonderful person.

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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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