$ 250-250 per hour
About Derrick
Biography
Derrick Hensley is a Child Welfare, Family, and Immigration lawyer who manages a small law firm in Hillsborough, North Carolina. Derrick founded his own firm in order to ensure he could take cases that make a real difference for his clients, and to ensure that his practice always observed the highest principles of the legal profession. Derrick is dedicated zealously advocating for his clients and to fostering an open, communicative attorney-client relationship based on trust and honesty.
Derrick's firm has practices in several fields of law, focusing on the intersections between them, including international family law, humanitarian and family immigration, and child welfare matters. Derrick is experienced in various kinds of appeals, and is able to pursue appeals of decisions in state court as well as federal matters. Derrick has represented the best interests of hundreds of children in juvenile abuse/neglect/dependency proceedings as a staff Attorney Advocate, and has handled hundreds of child support cases while representing a county child support (IV-D) agency. Derrick also has substantial experience in seeking Special Immigrant Juvenile Status for abused, neglected, and abandoned immigrant youth.
Derrick is a Child Welfare Law Specialist, certified by the National Association of Counsel for Children (NACC), as well as an NC State Bar Board-Certified Family Law Specialist. Derrick is admitted to practice in the State Courts of North Carolina, in the three 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 United States.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Pro bono
5 %
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 3 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2022
No misconduct found
Licensed in North Carolina for 14 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Office of Derrick J. Hensley, PLLC
401 Meadowlands Drive, Suite # 201, Hillsborough, NC, 27278
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Derrick J Hensley's Reviews
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Posted by Mayded | April 3, 2024 | Hired Attorney
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Experience
I had an amazing experience with them super fast and they took there time with me. I can honestly say it was all worth it ❤️
Posted by Gwendolen | January 6, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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Excellent experiences with both immigration and family law cases
Our family was so pleased with the service we received from The Law Office of Derrick J. Hensley. They always provided prompt, accurate responses to our questions. The client portal made it easy to keep all our many documents in order. And Mr. Hensley was very knowledgeable about the complicated leg...
Posted by Cherie | October 1, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Best Attorney Experience
We had a wonderful experience with this law firm. Derrick and his team handled our step parent adoption. He was very knowledgeable and professional. The office staff is friendly and committed to excellence. Derrick under-sold and over-delivered and I appreciated his honesty and sound advice at eve...
Derrick J Hensley's Lawyer Endorsements
"Derrick is a lawyer's lawyer. He's the guy that other lawyers go to when they get stuck. Few lawyers are as giving and knowledgeable as Derrick Hensley."
"Attorney Derrick Hensley is a very experienced attorney in the areas of child custody, immigration and abuse/neglect/dependency. I have sought advice from him in the areas of abuse/neglect/dependency and he has helped me a lot. He has also won an appeal on the remand of a custody case in Durham county. With his exceptional work he has helped many attorneys like me who are fighting for immigrant children to receive special immigrant juvenile status."
"I endorse Derrick. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I worked with Mr. Hensley on a Guardian Ad Litem matter and he provided the utmost professionalism and care towards his client's needs."
"I have had the pleasure of knowing Derrick Hensley for several years and respect his work and advocacy for his clients. He is well liked and respected among his peers, is highly knowledgeable in the areas of law in which he practices, and works hard for his clients. I happily endorse him as an excellent attorney who is caring and reasonable, yet tough when needed."
"Derrick is one of the most intelligent people I know. I know Derrick to be honest, hard working, and fearless in representing his clients. I strongly endorse Derrick, and there are no other attorneys in Durham to which I would refer clients."
"I am happy to endorse Mr. Hensley and his practice. I know Mr. Hensley as a caring litigator who's passion for law is only matched by his desire to assist his clients through their difficult time. I have referred many potential clients to Mr. Hensley for assistance in the areas of law he practices."
"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Derrick for several years now, going back to law school. Derrick is methodical, compassionate, and thorough in his analysis and his desire to help people. I would certainly recommend Derrick to my friends."
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Experience
Honors
2011
Pro Bono Award, North Carolina Bar Association
2011
Daniel G. Sampson Award, NCCU School of Law, Evening Program
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Attorney, The Law Office of Derrick J. Hensley, PLLC
2013 - 2016
Attorney Advocate, Alamance County Guardian ad Litem Program
Associations
2016 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2015 - Present
National Association of Counsel for ChildrenMember
2011 - Present
North Carolina Bar AssociationMember
Education
2011
North Carolina Central University School of Law
J.D.
2006
Duke University
B.A.
Languages
English
Spanish