Becki L. Young, Immigration Attorney in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD
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Becki L. Young is an attorney based in Silver Spring, MARYLAND. The practice focuses on Immigration.
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- Silver Spring, MARYLAND
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- Handles Immigration matters from Silver Spring, MARYLAND.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Immigration Law, Washington (D.C.) (2022).
About Becki L. Young: Becki L. Young is an attorney based in Silver Spring, MARYLAND. The practice focuses on Immigration.
Areas of practice
Becki's practice areas in Silver Spring
Becki concentrates on immigration. Each area below outlines the kind of case Becki handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Immigration cases in Silver Spring, Maryland
Becki takes immigration matters in Silver Spring, Maryland. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Becki agrees to represent you.
Biography
Becki L. Young, immigration attorney serving Silver Spring
Becki L. Young is an attorney based in Silver Spring, MARYLAND. The practice focuses on Immigration. Becki works from Silver Spring, Maryland and takes on immigration matters across the region.
Becki Young, Partner, is a seasoned business immigration attorney with 20 years of experience in the field. She has represented more than 100 of the world's most prominent hotels and restaurants, and facilitated the sponsorship of foreign professionals, trainees, interns and individuals of "extraordinary ability." In addition to her hospitality practice, Becki regularly provides immigration law advice to clients in a broad range of industries, including investment banking and securities, information technology, nonprofit, manufacturing, and healthcare.
Becki’s depth of experience and knowledge of the intricate immigration landscape enable her to utilize a wide array of immigration solutions to serve her clients with a responsive and client-centric approach, for which she has received many accolades. She has guided numerous foreign nationals through the permanent residency process and has counseled U.S. employers on international recruitment and immigration issues. In addition to her work with employment-based clients, Becki has assisted many family-based applicants with complex U.S. immigration matters.
Previously, as Of Counsel with Baker & McKenzie in Washington, DC, Becki was a senior member of the firm's Global Immigration & Mobility Practice, which received Band-1 recognition, the highest ranking by the client and peer review directory, Chambers Global. While there, she oversaw the implementation of a centralized global immigration model designed to address the mobility needs of the world's largest companies. She directed the utilization of innovative information technology tools and procedures to enhance systems for work process automation, data integrity and quality control. Prior to joining Baker & McKenzie, Becki managed her own immigration law practice, focusing on employment-based immigration law.
Becki is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), serving on various committees and mentoring lawyers around the U.S. on business immigration issues. She frequently speaks at legal, business and hospitality conferences, and regularly contributes insight through published articles and commentary. Her engaging personality, extensive experience, and intricate knowledge of immigration issues enable her to address complex immigration issues in a clear, straightforward manner.
Becki's approach to immigration cases
Becki Young, Partner, is a seasoned business immigration attorney with 20 years of experience in the field. She has represented more than 100 of the world's most prominent hotels and restaurants, and facilitated the sponsorship of foreign professionals, trainees, interns and individuals of "extraordinary ability." In addition to her hospitality practice, Becki regularly provides immigration law…
Clients Becki works with
Becki reviews new inquiries case-by-case for immigration matters in Silver Spring and the surrounding Maryland area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Becki studied and practices
Georgetown University
J.D. · 1999
Becki studied at J.D. in Georgetown University.
Law school and academic background
Becki completed J.D. in Georgetown University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Becki runs in Maryland is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Becki's legal honors and published work
Becki has received 2 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Immigration Law, Washington (D.C.)
2022
Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Immigration Law, Washington (D.C.) (2022). Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law (2026).
Locations
Becki L. Young's office in Silver Spring
Becki's primary office is at 8737 Colesville Road, Suite 500, Silver Spring, Maryland, 20910. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Becki L. Young — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new immigration attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Becki usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Becki charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Becki's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Becki will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a immigration attorney in Silver Spring, Maryland
A short list to run through before you commit: How many immigration matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Becki
Becki discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in immigration practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every immigration matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Becki confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Becki's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many immigration practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Becki L. Young
How much does it cost to hire Becki for a immigration case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Becki walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Becki offer a free consultation?
Becki charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Becki's office. Some immigration attorneys offer free consults — check Becki's current terms during booking.
How long do immigration cases in Maryland typically take?
Simple immigration matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Becki gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Becki take my case if I'm outside Silver Spring?
Becki is licensed in Maryland. Matters governed by Maryland law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Becki will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Becki?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Becki will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Becki accepting new immigration clients right now?
Becki's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Immigration attorneys serving Silver Spring, Baltimore and Annapolis in Maryland
Becki handles immigration matters throughout Maryland. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified immigration attorneys in that community.
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