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 Ritesh | August 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

perfect paper work

My father in law hired him for my green card after I got refused twice for my tourist visa. I was I India but still he did a great job and I got my green card before time. I never felt worried for my green card approval. excellent work.

Posted by Peter | March 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

An Important Legal Resourse

My spouse and I hired Mr Glinsmann and his support staff to assist us in applying for a Green Card for my spouse. Mr Glinsmann was very careful in educating us in the application process and in instructing us in what documentation we needed. He prepared us thoroughly for the interview with the Immig...ration and Naturalization Service. The interview went very well. We felt that we had been fortunate in retaining such a personable and knowledgeable attorney. His support staff was always ready to assist us when we had questions. We give the entire "Team Matthew" organization the highest possible commendation for its professionalism and its genuine commitment to our case.

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 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 Margie | March 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Highly recommended

I highly recommend Mr.Glinsmann for his service. He is very thorough and guide you every step of the way, Together with his staff: Carla and Caroline. Mr. GLINSMANN studied my case and told my spouse and me that they're might be a mistake or unknowingly misrepresentation when my previous lawyer fi...le on behalf of me to get my change of status back in 2006.However Mr. GLINSMANN was very upfront about it when he finally filed my case in September 2015 and got my greencard in February 2016.

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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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