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Yahya N. Thabit
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About Yahya
Biography
Yahya Thabit is the founder of Thabit Law Firm, LLC. He is an experienced
litigator who has a knack for identifying creative solutions to complex
problems. Thabit primarily practices in the areas of civil litigation,
contract law, immigration, family, and administrative law. Thabit's
commitment to his clients and the legal system has consistenly landed him
on the "Super Lawyer's Rising Stars' list (2019-2024), a distinction earned
by only 2% of all attorneys licensed to practice in Maryland.
Yahya strives to provide tailored legal solutions catering to each client's
specific needs by providing compassionate and personalized legal service.
His mission is simple: to serve clients by helping them achieve their goals
and guiding them through the legal system. He understands that every
scenario is unique, so he listens first, then crafts a strategic and
practical plan to execute.
He is committed to giving back to the community in the form of providing
pro bono legal services to individuals who have lacked access to lawyers
and the legal system. Through pro bono initiatives, Attorney Thabit has
made a direct positive impact on the lives of countless individuals and
families whose social and/or economic status had been an obstacle in
securing competent legal help. He has provided pro bono legal services
through nonprofit organizations, including the Bar Foundation of Montgomery
County.
Yahya is licensed in the State of Maryland, the Commonwealth of Virginia,
and the District of Columbia. He is trilingual in English, Arabic, and
Amharic.
Progressive Approach, Proficient Results - Over a decade of trusted legal advocacy, delivering clarity in complex matters.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Virginia for < 1 year
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2025
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 8 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2018
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 13 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Thabit Law Firm, LLC
Fax
8403 Colesville Road, Suite 1100, Silver Spring, MD, 20910
thabitlaw.com/Virtual Option - Can schedule appointments online or remote to your location!
Northern Virginia, Alexandria, VA, 22032
thabitlaw.com/Yahya N. Thabit's Reviews
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15 Client Reviews
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Posted by Nadeem | January 30, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Top lawyer
He is an excellent lawyer and he did wonderful on my case. If you need a lawyer I highly recommend Yahya
Posted by Nolbia | January 08, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Trustworthy, Kind and gets the Job done
I had a great experience hiring Mr Thabit as my lawyer. He is a rare type of lawyer who is humble and kind but aggressive and so confident in court. Thank You and your staff for your support.
Posted by Chris | January 08, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Best lawyer
He was professional, very knowledgeable and won my case for me. I really appreciate you for listening and fighting for me
Posted by GK Reddy | January 07, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Professional and extremely knowledgeable
Yahya is highly professional and extremely knowledgeable in handling removal proceedings cases. He did an excellent job following up with the Immigration Enforcement department to resolve my NTA issue. I strongly recommend Yahya.
Posted by AD | December 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
An Attorney Who Truly Fights for His Clients!
I had an extremely complex and difficult immigration case involving asylum, removal proceedings, and the revocation of my Green Card due to mistakes made by previous attorneys. My family and I lived in constant fear of deportation and separation. Everything changed when we found Thabit Law Firm, L...
Yahya N. Thabit's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Yahya is one of the best lawyers in our area for complex immigration matters. In times where winning a grant of asylum is less than 14% nationwide, Yahya is one of the few attorneys that can pull it off. He also has helped my firm with last minute master calendar hearings and always provides superior client service. Clients always return to my office feeling well represented in court and having all of their questions and concerns answered. When the chips are down and the case is on the line, Yahya is always my go-to attorney who I know will score in the paint."
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"I'm pleased to endorse Yahya. He is a top-notch immigration lawyer and a zealous advocate for his clients. A highly recommended attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2011
Joseph L. Rauh, Jr. Top Clinic Performer Scholarship, UDC-David A. Clarke School of Law
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Principal, Thabit Law Firm LLC
2017 - 2020
Partner, Somireddy Law Group PLLC
2015 - 2016
Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Dwight D. Jackson, Seventh Judicial Circuit of Maryland
2014 - 2015
Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Hassan El-Amin, Seventh Judicial Circuit of Maryland
Associations
2016 - Present
United States District Court for the District of MarylandAdmitted
2015 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (DC chapter)Member
2015 - Present
Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' AssociationMember
2014 - Present
J. Franklyn Bourne Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Maryland State Bar Association, Young Lawyers SectionMember
2012 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
Education
2023
Masters in Professional Studies
2012
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
Arabic
Amharic
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Are there any immigration lawyers in maryland that accept payment plans.
17 Jan 2018
Can I adjust for status in there in the US after marrying a US citizen?
20 Mar 2017