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

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Awards

Client's Choice
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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Matthew Rice Glinsmann's Reviews

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Posted by Veronika | April 09, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Green card case approved

Matthew Glinsmann and his team were in charge of our marriage-based green card. We hired Matthew because we wanted to be sure that our paperwork will be filled properly and we will have somebody knowledgeable by our side during the stressful immigration process. We do not regret our decision and we a...re excited to report that our green card was approved! Matthew was always knowledgeable, responsive, and supportive. He patiently answered all our questions and helped us deal effectively with USCIS delays. Gabriella, our case manager, was also great the whole time. She was very precise and organized. She also did a great job keeping us up to date with our case. We recommend Glinsmann immigration!

Posted by Timothy | March 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Fortuitous find

After I proposed to my American girlfriend on holiday from the UK, with almost no knowledge of immigration law, we sought out an attorney who could guide us through the specifics of how to apply to immigrate to get married. In a free consultation that spilled over to twice its advertised length, he... gave clear, unambiguous advice to get married before I left, and, when I had returned to Britain, talked us through all the difficulties we could expect and how we might overcome them. He represented us in all the labyrinthine official proceedings, collated documents of supporting evidence of a real relationship - generally all the stuff necessary to stop us from having a nervous breakdown - to shepherd us through both the initial immigration process and, two years later, the approval of my permanent residency.

Posted by anonymous | April 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Outstanding support for citizenship application!

I hired Matthew Glinsmann for my citizenship application and couldn't be happier with the services provided! My case was somewhat complicated with extensive travel during my time as a green card holder. At first, I was not even sure if I qualified based on the physical presence requirement, and had c...onsulted with several other lawyers who gave me conflicting advice without really delving into my specific situation or taking the time to look at my documentation. Attorney Glinsmann (and his team) was quite the opposite- he looked into my travel history in detail and provided expert advice on my eligibility for application. Once we had determined my eligibility, he and his team provided step by step guidance on the required documentation, assisted me with the application form and filed my application. Once filed, the team was great about keeping me informed of any new developments, and providing guidance on next steps. I also retained Matthew Glinsmann for the citizenship interview, and he and his team prepared me on what to expect and provided a great overview of the timelines post interview (and kept me updated based on what they were experiencing with other clients). Attorney Glinsmann was also present at my interview, which was invaluable in my case, as I needed things to move quickly after the interview (which they did!). In summary, I would highly recommend Matthew Glinsmann and his team- not only were they professional and methodical in their approach, but they were also personal, accessible and empathetic to my concerns.

Matthew Glinsmann

Replied last April 13, 2021

Thank you so much for this thoughtful review T.M.! Thanks for recommending us to your friends and family members.

Posted by Eliana | March 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Mi caso aprobado

Tienen experiencia en la documentación que se necesita y preparación eficiente, honradez en el trabajo; no pierdes el tiempo indagando si es posible obtener lo que necesitas; ellos saben lo que están haciendo.

Posted by Ugur | February 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great Experience!

It has been such a wonderful experience to work with Matthew for our green card case. His professionalism and expertise are beyond what we had hoped for. He was very responsive throughout the process and answered our endless questions with great respect. Matthew's guidance made this a memorable expe...rience.One quick note for the team supporting Matthew, they are awesome, and easy to work with! I highly recommend Matthew to anyone in need of guidance for their 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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