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

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Location

Glinsmann & Glinsmann, Chartered

12 Russell Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD, 20877

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Posted by Mathews | January 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

IMMIGRATION EXCELLENCE

I would highly recommend Glinsmann immigration for all immigration related issues. I was looking for an immigration attorney who could help with the removal of condition on my GC. I did lot of research and chose attorney Mr. Matthew Glinsmann to represent me. That was one of the best decisions I have... ever made. I had met with some other immigration lawyers in the DC area as well, but when I had my first meeting with Mr. Glinsmann, I realized that I was at the right place. Mr. Matthew Glinsmann is highly intelligent and knowledgeable. His professional expertise and business practice are greatly appreciated. Mr. Glinsmann’s responses to all my questions were all in a timely and accurate manner and he made sure all my concerns were addressed. If you want to hire the best immigration attorney, hire Attorney Matthew Glinsmann. I am grateful with him and his entire staff, especially Caroline, and Karla. Excellent Service! Mr. Glinsmann is a fantastic lawyer! that is why he is rated as a “top immigration attorney”.

Posted by Bibhudatta | October 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best immigration attorney.

Our I-485 is finally approved after months of wait, "and we can't thank Mr. Glinsmann enough for all his help and guidance! Ours was a complicated case and needed a lot of time for gathering relevant documents asked in RFE. We had little hope", "but when we met Mr. Glinsmann he was very confident tha...t we have a strong case and he could easily handle it. He presented our case with strong documents", "and the USCIS responded within days of submission of our RFE (that they will wait for approval of waiver). Finally after 2nd RFE", "we received an online status update that our case is approved. It is such an amazing feeling to be a permanent resident now. Team Matthew is very prompt in responding and very polite. Personally, I found Mr Glinsmann very involved in his cases, "and he personally responds to emails and even calls his clients if needed. We are looking forward to work with him only for our citizenship status in future. Thanks Mr. Glinsmann and team Matthew for making it possible!" We strongly recommend Mr Glinsmann for any immigration issues. He is the best!

Posted by Sase | May 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Great and Excellent Service

As clients of Matthew Glinsmann, he and his staff were extremely detailed and organized and communicated clearly to us on all occasion on the legal facts. As his client we knew up front his fee structure and there was no hidden cost after the fact or surprises in this area. During the legal c...onsultation and process, we felt professionally that he provided an environment of high integrity and honesty. His staff are also extremely professional.

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 Moses L. | November 09, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

MARRIAGE BASED GREEN CARD

The greatest decision I ever made was to Hire Mr.Glinsmann. He is absolutely a principled man with a super excellent mastery of what he did for me and my wife. We arrived at his office and he welcome us like a father, and walked us through our case step by step. He listened to us and offered his advi...se. Every step of the way he did the work for us, from the precise directions to compiling the required documentation he was very explicit and the only job we did was to sign the documents. His follow up meetings were always on time ,he never hesitated to contact us if he needed any documentation or clarification.He always made sure we were informed of schedule meetings and even calls on the day of the meeting to make sure we are on track. The preparations for the interview was great, walking us through the the processing and making sure we were ready and prepared. Interview day we arrived early at USCIS and he was already there waiting for us. He double checked our documents and when we were called in he was great and the interview was smooth and the green card was approved. To sum up, YOU + MR. GLINSMANN=SUCCESS Am happy I meet him and will never hesitate to refer anyone to him.

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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

N/A

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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