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Licensed for 28 years

Child custody Lawyer at Hickory, NC
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Support, Family ... +6 more

About Derek

Biography

I will stick by you through the tough times.

I will put my 21 years of experience in family law to work for you.

Practice Areas

Child Custody 25%

I have dealt with countless child custody issues in my family law practice.

29 years

25%

Child Support 20%

I frequently assist clients with issues relating to child support for their children.

29 years

20%

Family 15%

I focus my practice almost exclusively on all aspects of family law including child custody, child support, alimony, property division, separation agreements, and divorce.

29 years

15%

Divorce and Separation 10%

Virtually all cases I deal with start with a separation and end in divorce. I have assisted clients with issues on both ends of the relationship for many years.

29 years

10%

Domestic Violence 10%

I have represented countless clients who have been victims of domestic violence and also who have been accused of committing acts of domestic violence.

29 years

10%

Adoption 5%

I have enjoyed the opportunities I have had to help people build a family through adoption.

29 years

Alimony 5%

I have represented many people requesting alimony and many others who are facing the possibility of being required to pay alimony.

29 years

Marriage and Prenuptials 5%

I always recommend prenuptial agreements to protect assets just in case the marriage fails.

29 years

Uncontested Divorce 5%

Virtually all of my cases end with the entry of a divorce judgment, and I take great care to make sure that each client has completed everything that needs to be done before getting divorced.

29 years

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Awards

2022 2021 2020

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 28 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1997

Pending Inactive

No misconduct found

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Location

Hawkins & Mace, PLLC

(828) 324-9196

Fax

21 3rd St SW, PO Box 3071, Hickory, NC, 28603-3071

custodydivorcelawyerhickorync.com/

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Derek L. Mace's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

42 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by David | July 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Very helpful

Did a good job helping me with my divorce and answered all my questions. Things went well and would recommend him to everyone seeking guildence.

Posted by Kayla | June 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Pleased

I was very pleased with my divorce services. Everything went smoothly from start to finish. He handled everything on my behalf to where I just had to sign papers once and that was it. I didn't even have to attend court I would highly recommend if your looking for a affordable, quick and effective div...orce.

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Posted by anonymous | May 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Yes!!! Hire Derek

Highly recommend Derek as he is as professional as it gets. I went thru Divorce Child Custody in Hickory courts and he handled them both

Posted by Ashley | April 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Best child custody attorney

I went to mr mace when my child’s father filed contempt of court on me over bs charges he was great throughout the whole process was was straightforward and honest also made sure I got everything I wanted after it was all said and done would highly recommend him to anyone that needs a child custody a...ttorney or divorce attorney!!!

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Posted by Lisa | January 31, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

Excellent Lawyer!

I had a case involving a domestic violence protective order. Derek was professional and handles the case quickly. I would definitely hire him again.

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Experience

Rating: 8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2021

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

1996

Senior Staff Member, The North Carolina Journal of International Law and Commercial Regulation

1994

Debate Award, Lenoir-Rhyne College

1994

"Ted" Amato Economics Award, Lenoir-Rhyne College

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Work Experience

2006 - Present

Attorney, Hawkins & Mace, PLLC

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Associations

1997 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

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Sample of Legal Cases

Grandparent Custody Case

I have been very successful in obtaining custody for many grandparents.

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Education

1997

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

J.D.

1994

Lenoir-Rhyne College

B.A.

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Speaking Engagements

2018

Catawba Valley Paralegal Association Monthly Meeting

Dividing Retirement Plans in Divorce

2017

Catawba Valley Paralegal Monthly Meeting

Advantages and Disadvantages of Court Orders vs. Separation Agreementts

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Publications

1997

North Carolina Journal of International Law and Commercial Regulation Staff Member

1996

North Carolina Journal of International Law and Commercial Regulation Staff Member

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Activity

146

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Can my ex husband have a woman living in his apartment for several weeks without telling me and he telling our son to not tell m

09 Jul 2024

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In North Carolina, if a person paying child support goes to a higher paying job, does child support automatically go up.?

28 Mar 2024

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Settlement money bought a home to commadate the injuried can spouse take hal?

05 Mar 2024

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