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




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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Associations

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Costs
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Payment With Credit Card
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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.