Legal Services to the Commonwealth Since 2005
Centrally and conveniently located on Saipan in the U.S. Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, Scoggins Law Office, LLC (formerly known as the Law Office of F. Matthew Smith, LLC) has been providing quality legal services to the people, businesses, and public agencies of the Marianas since 2005. Our firm offers representation and advice on a variety of subject areas from simple contract disputes to complex commercial negotiations, from real property acquisitions to construction litigation, from labor and employment cases to U.S. immigration matters, from personal injury defense and prosecution to federal and local criminal defense. We bring extensive experience and professionalism to every case and customize our support to your individual needs and concerns.
Get in touch with us to set up a consultation to inquire whether our services are right for you. For most types of cases, the first consultation is free. $100 consultation fee for U.S. Immigration matters.
Contact
➤ LOCATION
Second Floor, MIC Building
San Jose, Saipan
☎ CONTACT
scogginslawoffice@gmail.com
(670) 234-7455 / (670) 234-7427
Areas of Practice
Civil litigation
Scoggins Law Office, LLC has experience handling civil cases on both the plaintiff’s side and on the defendant’s side of the courtroom. We regularly handle contract cases, collection matters, property disputes, personal injury and insurance defense, and many other types of civil litigation.
real property transactions
Saipan, Tinian, and Rota are home to some of the most beautiful real estate in the world. The property laws of the CNMI, however, require special considerations that many people don’t expect to encounter in other US jurisdictions. Our office has experience helping people avoid real property problems before they occur.
united states immigration
U.S. immigration law is unique in it application to the Northern Mariana Islands. Scoggins Law Office, LLC has more than fourteen years of experience handling immigration matters in the CNMI, and also maintains a consulting relationship with an expert in Tokyo.
BUSINESS law
The Marianas is truly an island paradise, and we are waiting to help you realize your tropical business dreams. Whether its setting up a new corporation or LLC, or negotiating that next big deal, Scoggins Law Office, LLC has the skills and experience to help you reach your business goals.
Criminal defense
You have the right to remain silent. One of the first things that any good attorney will tell a client faced with criminal charges is not to talk about it. Scoggins Law Office, LLC has experience in both CNMI and Federal criminal defense. So talk to us or other competent lawyers, but otherwise keep your mouth shut.
Trusted solutions and advice
The best way to solve legal problems is to avoid them in the first place. Scoggins Law Office, LLC can help you navigate legal situations in a wide variety of contexts and subject matters. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.
“There’s always room for good lawyers.”