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 Mohamed | December 13, 2012 | Immigration

One of the best lawyer in DMV

If you have an immigration case I would recommend you to talk to him. He is honest and caring. There are many lawyers out there who will tell you what you want to hear. Mr Glinsman will tell the truth about your problem and he will tell you whether or not it is possible to fix it. I put my case in hi...s hand and the first day i met him i knew he was the right person who i can trust. Thank you for your honesty and integrity.

Posted by Dave | August 21, 2012

Overall great experience

We contacted Matthew Glinsmann after reading many excellent reviews online and we were extremely pleased with the caliber of his work. It was clear that he was knowledgeable of the subject matter which put us at ease throughout the process. He provided very detailed information regarding the requirem...ents needed to file our paperwork. If we had questions along the way, he was very responsive to our emails and phone calls and prompt with his responses. Matthew was very professional while being personable which made our experience of working with him stress free. We have already recommended him to others.

Posted by LIlian | August 21, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Remarkable!!!!

I came to Mr. Glinsman at my darkest hour with a case that seemed impossible to me. He was a good listener who afterwards told me the truth after assessing my case that it wouldn't be easy, spoken from a lawyers prospective. He was thoughtful, understanding and most of all compassionate in seeing t...he best out of a situation that didn't have a light in my eyes. He had me do my part extensively and with his expertise put the rest together flawlessly. After just a few weeks of compelling work we had our victory. He is a superb, notable and dedicated lawyer whose presence and essential knowledge put me at ease. With great humility I want to say thank you and thank you again....

Posted by Nick | May 21, 2012 | Immigration

I highly recommend Matthew Glinsmann

I highly recommend Matthew Glinsmann .After meeting a number of lawyers regarding our case, I came across Glinsmann Immigration Lawyers. I found Matthew Glinsmann to be a consummate professional with decades of experience and yet a person who has time to personally talk to you. He is an excellent Imm...igration lawyer and above all a lawyer who knows his work.I was surprised with Mr. Glinsmann professionalism and dedication from day one. He understands the troubles you are going through. Worked very hard on our case and we are so happy with the outcome. A case that almost seem impossible, Mr. Glinsmann made it all possible. THANK YOU!!!! N.C.

Posted by Murugesh | January 27, 2012 | Immigration

Great Immigration Attorney!

I worked with Matthew through my employer for my Green Card and AC21 applications. Matthew seems very knowledgeable and upto speed with all the latest developments in the immigration fields. He charts out a clear course for the process, gives personal attention to details and is very thorough overall.... At times one would feel that he is being terse on certain issues, but in the hindsight its basically because he knows the law well and does not promise or speak to something that may ultimately not materialize. I'll definitely keep going back to him for all my immigration needs, as I surely will have a few coming down in future.

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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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