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
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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 | October 28, 2016 | Employment & Labor

Very Impressive

Remarkable lawyer. I came to him about a sensitive situation at work and the experience, advice, and course of action he provided resulted in a favorable decision. I have consulted with him regarding legal matters and I am deeply pleased with his results.

Posted by anonymous | September 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent Lawyer - Great Experience - Outstanding Outcome

Matthew Glinsmann represented me for my naturalization process. My case was challenged by all the turns in my long immigration journey. I am a seasoned client with a number of experiences with good and not-so-good lawyers in the past. I hired Mathew based on the collective reviews after doing int...ense homework researching lawyers in the area I must admit I owe the success of my case to the diligence, extreme attention to details, knowledge and integrity of this man along with his awesome staff. Hands down by far the best immigration lawyer I have had. I am so thankful and glad to listen to the experience of his past clients.

Posted by Sushant | June 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

One of the best Immigration Lawyers around

I had the pleasure of working with Matthew Glinsmann and his team twice now, I was truly blown away by his professionalism and how knowledgeable he and his team is. My case was handled extremely well and I very satisfied with the results. I highly recommend this firm

Posted by Antonio | November 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Ethics personified!

My name is Antonio and I am a Bolivian citizen. I was working for a US company in Bolivia and my employer made me an offer to move to the US. Before hiring Glinsmann & Glinsmann to handle the paperwork, we read several great reviews and even had first hand positive recommendations about their practic...e. My employer, my family and myself are now convinced it was the best choice we could have made. Maria handled our H1B process while Mathew was in charge of our Green Card process. Both processes were executed masterfully and ethically with total transparency, no hidden fees and most importantly an honest communication channel at all times between the lawyers, my employer and myself (including updates on the latest changes in immigration law). The Visas and GC were approved on or before our scheduled dates. So naturally, after such an experience they were always my first recommendation when friends were seeking immigration advice. In one particular occasion I gave this friend, that wanted to start an H1B process, Maria’s information. He called her and after explaining his situation Maria told him she could not work for him because she did not believe they had a strong enough case for an H1B. My friend decided to seek advice elsewhere, 6 months and ten thousand dollars later his application was denied. To me that situation speaks volumes of how ethical this practice is. We are very grateful to them and to God for putting them on our path

Posted by anonymous | June 12, 2015 | Immigration

APPLICATON FOR CITIZENSHIP

If you are in need of an immigration lawyer - as I was - I highly recommend Mr. Matthew Glinsmann. I had an excellent first consultation with him, sharing my immigration status concerns and listening to his input. I immediately felt confident in asking him to begin compiling my naturalization applica...tion. Mr. Glinsmann is very knowledgeable, professional, and trustworthy. I found his Team Matthew efficient and liked that they always replied quickly to my e-mails. I particularly appreciated Mr. Glinsmann taking the time to prepare me for my naturalization interview at USCIS. I was also surprised and delighted when I received a phone call shortly thereafter asking, "How did it go?" Thanks to Mr. Glinsmann's careful preparation of my application, successfully!

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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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