Dedicated to defending your rights and fighting for you and your family!
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ABOUT US
The firm’s name – FIDE Law – is an acronym for Family-Immigration-Debt-Employment.
FIDE stands for fidelity, confidence, and trust.
FIDE Law was born in July 2014 when attorney Matthew Muggeridge recognized the incredible need for affordable, efficient legal representation across the geographic region. We are a small, friendly, firm serving hundreds of clients throughout the Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C. area. We’re a law-firm dedicated to defending your rights and fighting for you and your family. Our fully bilingual staff (Spanish-English) is ready to help and guide you in every step of your case.
SERVICES
What We Do
Our name stands for Family, Immigration, Debt, and Employment; however, we are not limited to those areas of legal practice. We are knowledgeable in Criminal law and Estate planning as well.
Family Law
Adoption, Divorce, Custody Issues, and Support
Debt
Bankruptcy, Warrant in Debt, Landlord-Tenant, etc.
Employment
Wrongful Termination, Discrimination, Dispute Settlement, etc.
Immigration Law
Visas, U.S. Citizenship, Removal Proceedings, DACA, etc.
Criminal Law
Misdemeanors, Traffic Violations, and Felonies
Estate Planning
Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorney, etc
How We Are Different
Our fully bilingual office takes a family-centered, cost-effective, and straightforward approach. We are sensitive to your cultural and religious concerns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Community Involvement
FIDE Law and its staff enjoys being an active part of the community in which they live, work and play, through sponsorships and volunteering.
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