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
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 Krishnaj | September 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellence all around!

It was gratifying to work with Attorney Glinsmann's team. They helped my file my N-400 application. They were prompt, responsive and always provided me with the most accurate information. As a busy professional, I completely relied on them to file my paperwork accurately, prepare me regarding what t...o expect in the interview and collect all the necessary documents. Attorney Glinsmann himself is knowledgeable, empathetic and a thorough professional. I strongly recommend him for any immigration related matter.

Posted by Angela | July 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Green Card and Naturalization

When we decided to apply for a permanent resident's card for my wife, we initially intended to do it ourselves. In restrospect we decided to hire an attorney instead and it was the best decission we ever made. We searched for a law firm with good references, found the firm of Glinnsmann & Glinnsman...n and hired them to handle our case. We were introduced to other members of "Team Glinnsmann" who, in addition to handling our case, decided to "adopt" my wife and approached her case as if it were their own, treating us in a very professional way. Thanks to the efficiency, dedication, experience, kindness and support of Mr. Glinnsman and his team, especially Karla, Aura and Gabrielle, everything went very smoothly during the application for a green card and eventually for the naturalization process. We want to highly recommend this law firm as one of the top Immigration attorneys in the area and will be forever indebted to them for their diligence, excellence and humane services rendered. In closing, we want to especially commend the team leader, Matthew who was so very patient and understanding on his handling of this case and, of course, Karla and Aura for being such special persons; words are not enough to express our gratitude. LP and Angela P

Posted by anonymous | May 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great Team!

I reached out to Mr. Glinsmann for help with my Naturalization Application, and I have been very pleased with the work he and his team have done so far. Mr. Glinsmann and his team (Aura in particular) have demonstrated excellent expertise, attention to details, and efficiency. I'm glad I chose Mr. ...Glinsmann and his team, and I would highly recommend him for immigration related cases.

Posted by Paolo | November 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Visa L1B & Green Card 100% satisfied

My wife and me are Italian, we hired Mr. Glinsmann for our L1B Visa and after for the Employment Green Card Application. Mr. Glinsmann and his Team worked with us very well and professionally from the beginning to the end. They are very meticulous when reviewing/organizing and preparing your document...s. For the Green Card Interview they organized an Interview preparation meeting that it was very helpful. We highly recommend this Immigration Lawyer.

Posted by Gitanjali | September 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent Service

Avvo reviews mase me choose Mr Glinsmann a few years ago when I had my own green card application to process. I have since recommended his services to family and friends. Mr Glinsmann has now represented a second family member. Because of the thorough files submitted, neither myself nor my family mem...ber had any questions from the interviewing officers in MD and NYC.

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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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