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Dorothy R. Fait is a Montgomery and Frederick family law attorneyand the founding partner of Fait & DiLima, LLP. She was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court in 1977, and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit in 1979. She received her J.D. from the University of Maryland in 1973.
Dorothy is a member of the Montgomery County, Frederick County, and Maryland State Bar Associations and has served on and chaired a number of committees for each. She is a Past Chair of the Maryland State Bar Association’s Family Law Section. She is also a member of the American Bar Association, the District of Columbia Bar Association, and the Women’s Bar Associations of Maryland and Montgomery County.
During her career, Dorothy has served as President of the Montgomery County Commission for Women and was a member of the Governor’s Task Force on Family Law. She is a Bencher and Past President of the Montgomery County Inns of Court where she currently serves as the Program Co-Chair. Dorothy was a Commissioner on the Maryland State Ethics Commission, from 2000 to 2005, and served as its Chair. She was also Chair of the Montgomery County Spouse Abuse Task Force for years prior to the establishment of the Family Justice Center, and is currently the Treasurer of the Montgomery County Family Justice Center Foundation. She is also a member of the Montgomery County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council.
Dorothy’s commitment to her community garnered her the Woman of Valor Award from the Greater Washington Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse in 2003, and she was named as one of Maryland’s 100 Top Women by The Daily Record in 2004 and again in 2007, and was inducted into the Circle of Excellence by the Daily Record in 2011. Dorothy has been named one of the area’s Super Lawyers in Maryland and D.C. from 2006 through 2016. She was awarded the prestigious Leadership in Law Award from the Daily Record in 2013. In 2015, she received the Founder’s Award from the Family Justice Center of Montgomery County and was named a Top Lawyer in Family Law by Washingtonian Magazine.
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Acquired: 1973
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Acquired: 1977
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One Church Street, Suite 800, Rockville, MD, 20850-4158
233 West Patrick Street, Frederick, MD, 21701
21 Client Reviews
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Posted by Dr Chee | March 03, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Not as great as advertised
She is not responsive. The staff turnover in her office is probably indicative of bad work environment. She is a very combative lawyer, will make you waste a lot of money in legal fees dragging the case so long for her best interest. Very old style of non collaborative law. I would avoid her at all c...
Posted by Irene | May 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family
I was in good hands. I have no doubt you'll be in good hands too.
I had met several family law attorneys in the past through the Montgomery County Bar Association, and 2 years later when my (ex-)husband and I decided to get divorced, she was top of mind. Before contacting her, I did still do my due diligence, researching her credentials and online reviews, includi...
Posted by Dinara | February 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Knowledgeable and professional lawyer
Dorothy R Fait was my lawyer in an extremely difficult divorce involving child custody. She advised me throughout the process without any issues; very responsive and responsible professional. All my questions and urgent requests were answered immediately, she never made me wait - which is a very impo...
Posted by Seth | September 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
LOOK NO FURTHER!
I retained Dorothy R Fait for a very contentious divorce and child custody battle after beginning the process with a different attorney. Dorothy and her team always made me feel like their most important client from the thorough initial meeting all the way through the divorce settlement and beyond t...
Posted by Christina Sykes | April 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Ensure your Fate with Fait
I have retained Dorothy R Fait for a difficult divorce and child custody case. She is truly a pro - well respected by her peers and in the law community. (In fact, she even authored a book on divorce in Maryland)! She is super knowledgeable about the laws, issues and pitfalls associated with divorc...
"I highly endorse this lawyer. Attorney Fait is extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of family law including custody, divorce and support matters. She is always prepared for her cases, and tenacious in her representation of her clients. She is also professional in her demeanor and very personable. I recommend her services for any aspect of family law."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Fait is knowledgeable, experienced, meticulous, and a pleasure to work with."
Child custody lawyer
Family lawyer
2018
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Top 50 Women Super Lawyers, Maryland Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Circle of Excellence Marylands top 100 Women, Daily Record
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Top 50 Women Super Lawyers, Washington DC Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Maryland Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2007
Maryland's 100 Top Women, The Daily Record
2006
Maryland Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2004
Maryland 100 Women, Daily Record
2003
Woman of Valor Award, Greater Washington Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse
1990 - Present
Partner, Fait & DiLima, LLP.
2014 - Present
Montgomery County Inn of CourtChair
2011 - Present
Montgomery County Family Justice CenterTreasurer
2012 - 2013
Maryland State Bar Association, Family and Juvenile Law Section CouncilChair
2000 - 2001
Montgomery County Inn of CourtPresident
2000 - 2005
Maryland State Ethics CommissionCommissioner
1973
JD - Juris Doctor
1970
English