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 anonymous | January 31, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

IMMIGRATION ISSUES? Contact Glinsmann

The best immigration Attorney. He made a complex situation look so simple. Very professional and friendly staff always available at a minutes notice

Posted by Alice | June 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent support for green card process

Matthew Glinsmann and his team supported my husband and me for obtaining my green card. They provided excellent guidance at all steps of the process. Instructions and communications were always very clear and timely. Throughout the process, they provided regular follow-ups. The support team was a ple...asure to work with. We worked primarily with Gabriella and Jimena who both did an excellent job. Matthew prepared us very well for the interview. It was great to have him with us for the interview as well. We highly recommend Matthew and his team !

Matthew Glinsmann

Replied last June 03, 2021

It was great to work with you Alice!

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 Norm & Maggie | April 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Simply The Best!

Matthew, Gabriella, and Karla held our hands throughout the entire process of my wife’s immigration. We never expected a pandemic, it was not part of our plans! Their professionalism, kindness, and reassurance helped us maintain a steady course. They were ALWAYS available to answer any questions or c...oncerns that we had. Even with the extra hurdles of dealing with a country that doesn’t have a US Embassy (Cuba), their knowledge and experience secured my wife’s arrival along with her permanent residence status, i.e.: the infamous green card! Rest assured that Gabriella and Karla know their stuff, true professionals. We are so grateful to the entire team. Our only hope is that in the end, our friends will say (from both countries) …. “They lived happily ever after.” Our thanks to Glinsmann Immigration (TeamMatthew) for making our dream come true. Maggie & Norm

Posted by VJ | March 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent experience: from before getting my green card to citizenship

I have been a client of Glinsmann Immigration in Gaithersburg MD for the last five years. They helped me file for my permanent residency (green card) in 2016. Recently, I completed my naturalization interview and oath ceremony, becoming a US citizen in 2021. Matthew Glinsmann’s team was a critical pa...rt of this entire long process. Over these five years, I worked extensively with Matthew Glinsmann, Karla Alonso, Jimena Alfaro, Gabriella Harrison, and more recently Sarah. All of them are highly professional, very competent, and great at their jobs! Before we started each step, we were informed clearly and in writing about the fee structure, the boundaries of Mr. Glinsmann’s role, and our rights and responsibilities. Once we got started with any step, the Glinsmann Team made sure that every line of every immigration form was addressed, and that my spouse and I understood exactly what was going on at all times (neither of us have any legal background). They made sure that all documentation was very thoroughly prepared for filings and interviews. Everything was done well before any deadlines, and they would contact us with reminders for important deadlines and milestones. We had in-person meetings before every filing and interview till 2020. By 2020, we had even moved out of Maryland. That did not change anything with respect to the Glinsmann team’s handling of our case. During the covid shutdown in 2020, our meetings switched to Zoom, without losing their thoroughness and effectiveness. In the end, both my interviews (green card and now naturalization) were very straightforward and easy, in large part because the Team had all the required documents, records, and case history prepared, and had thoroughly prepared us for what to expect during the actual interviews. The last couple of years have clearly been challenging for US immigration overall. There were sudden changes in rules and procedures, as well as shut-downs and delays in USCIS processing due to the covid-19 global pandemic. Matthew Glinsmann and his team gave us the confidence that we would get through our immigration process even under these circumstances. Lastly, I would like to say that all our interactions with Matthew, Karla, Gabriella, Jimena, and Sarah were very friendly and positive, without exception. There was a very friendly and reassuring environment during all conversations. They always answered when we called (sometimes even with basic questions), and always remembered our case history and details even over a period of years. This was always very reassuring. In summary, I would whole-heartedly recommend working with Glinsmann Immigration!

Matthew Glinsmann

Replied last March 24, 2021

Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to receive the positive feedback.

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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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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

Activity

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