About

Derrick Hensley is a dedicated legal professional in Hillsborough, North Carolina, specializing in toddler welfare, circle of relatives, and immigration regulation. He based his own organization to make a actual difference for his customers and uphold the best concepts of the felony profession. Derrick Hensley is a passionate advocate for his customers, dedicated to fostering open and communicative lawyer-client relationships constructed on accept as true with and honesty. His organization covers various legal fields, with a focal point on worldwide family law, humanitarian and own family immigration, and infant welfare matters. Derrick is well-versed in dealing with numerous varieties of appeals, each in country and federal courts. As a Child Welfare Law Specialist licensed by way of the National Association of Counsel for Children (NACC) and an NC State Bar Board-Certified Family Law Specialist, Derrick has represented the excellent pursuits of severa children in juvenile abuse/forget about/dependency proceedings. He has also treated a enormous range of child aid instances even as working with a county toddler assist (IV-D) enterprise. Derricks information extends to seeking Special Immigrant Juvenile Status for abused, left out, and abandoned immigrant teens. He is admitted to practice within the State Courts of North Carolina, the 3 Federal Districts in North Carolina, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, the D.C. District Court and Circuit Court, and the Supreme Court of the US.

Legal Issues

Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father s Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Immigration Law
Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Juvenile Law

Certificates

Board Certified Family Law Specialist
North Carolina State Bar

Child Welfare Law Specialist
National Association of Counsel For Children

Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Spoken, Written
Accepted Jurisdictions
4th Circuit Jurdictions
4th Circuit
Since 2012">
North Carolina Jurdictions
North Carolina
Since 2011">
U.S. Supreme Court Jurdictions
U.S. Supreme Court
Since 2014">
D.C. Circuit Jurdictions
D.C. Circuit
Since 2020">

Experience
  • Lawyer
    The Law Office of Derrick J. Hensley, PLLC
    2011
  • Lawyer Advocate
    Alamance County Guardian ad Litem Program
    2013
  • Child Support Enforcement (IV-D) Contract Lawyer
    Durham County Lawyer s Office
    2014
  • Coverage Lawyer Advocate
    Durham County Guardian ad Litem Program
    2013
  • Legal Intern (Practicing under 3rd Year Rule)
    Durham County Lawyer s Office
    2010
  • Legal Intern
    City of Durham Lawyer s Office
    2010
Education
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North Carolina Central University School of Law Education School Logo
North Carolina Central University School of Law
J.D.
Graduation year: 2007">
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Duke University
B.A. | History, Philosophy, Classical Civilizations
Graduation year: 2002">
Associations
American Immigration Lawyers Association Professional Association
American Immigration Lawyers Association
has membership
2016 - Current">
National Association of Counsel for Children Professional Association
National Association of Counsel for Children
has membership
2015 - Current">
North Carolina Bar Association Professional Association
North Carolina Bar Association
has membership
2011 - Current">
Costs
  • Payment With Credit Card
    Most cards accepted via our client portal
  • Conditional Fees
    Wage Theft lawsuits can occasionally be litigated on a contingent fee basis.
  • Retaines and Rates
    $200 for an initial consultation. Many times a flat fee can be arranged, and a sliding scale is available. $250/hr. for all other matters.
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