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Derek Jacques

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Avvo Rating8.5
  • Southgate, MI
  • Licensed for 3 years
  • Free consultation
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About Derek

  Attorney Derek Jacques and The Mitten Law Firm specialize in personalized legal representation for divorce and custody disputes, bankruptcy, wills, and criminal matters. Each case is unique and requires the individualized attention and personalized focus that I pride myself in providing.

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     I understand the annoyance, confusion, and, often times, anger associated with legal matters that can arise during one's life. These feelings are normal, and understandable, but they can be drastically alleviated with the correct representation. This is where I can help out.

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     My goal is to work with you to efficiently and effectively navigate any legal hurdles that are thrown your way, to put them behind you, and to create a brighter future, today.

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Practice areas

Child custodyChapter 7 bankruptcyDivorce and separation
  1. Divorce and separation: 50%

  2. Chapter 7 bankruptcy: 30%

  3. Child custody: 20%

    7 cases

Languages spoken

English

Photos and videos

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Contact

The Mitten Law Firm

13615 Northline Road
Southgate, MI, 48195

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
MIActive And In Good Standing201704/21/2021
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers38
Legal guides2
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Rising StarSuperLawyers2020
Deans listUniversity of Toledo, College of Law2013
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Of CounselBristow Law, PLLC2016 - Present
Owner/lead attorneyThe Mitten Law Firm, Plc2015 - Present
Legal clerkThe Sikorski Law Firm, Pllc2011 - 2015
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Grosse Ile Law AssociationChairman2018 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember2017 - Present
Michigan Bar AssociationN/A2017 - Present
Macomb County Bar AssociationMember2017 - Present
Bankruptcy Bar AssociationN/AN/A
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Michigan Lawyers WeeklyRevenge porn tort claims not dischargeable in bankruptcy2020
Legal Blog10 Things to do Prior to a Divorce2019
Legal BlogHow Does Property Division Work in a Divorce?2018
Legal BlogContested and Uncontested Divorces in Michigan2018
Legal BlogCommon Will Types in Michigan2018
Legal BlogWhat Debts are not Dischargable Under a Bankrtupcy Petition?2018
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of Toledo College of LawJD - Juris Doctor2015
Madonna UniversityBS - Bachelor of Science in Business2010
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
privateUnderstanding Your 4th Amendment Rights2017
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
No. 19−04232−mlo Martin v. SmithRevenge Pornography damages ruled to be non-dischargeable in Bankruptcy

Reviews

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Review Derek Jacques

Excellent

Posted by

More than I expected. Very knowledgeable and clear on what to expect and more reasonable than I thought. I won't likely need another attorney, but if I do, ill use Derek again!
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney

Knowledge & Skilled

Posted by

Derek knows his stuff! I've needed information, and without fail, he has provided useful and accurate info without pushing me in any direction. Very different from other experiences. Highly recommend!
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Consulted attorney

Great Lawyer!

Posted by

My husband and I have been putting off making wills for years, something that everyone should have but no one wants to take the time to do! Derek made the process as painless as possible. He was really nice and whole thing was surprisingly fast and easy. If I ever needed an attorney for anything else I wouldn’t hesitate to call him again!, I highly recommend him!
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney

Very knowledgeable

Posted by

I spoke with him on some matters of child custody and parenting time. He was more than happy to give me wonderful advice on how to handle the situation now and in the future.
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Consulted attorney

Disappointed

Posted by

I hired the law firm for a divorce was previously legally separated (all financials were agreed except a one line clarification. I was alway the one making the calls for status about my case. Price was higher then was told (the standard rate) charged for filing fee for the divorce) maybe include that in the standard rate since I’m filing for a divorce . Ex received a copy of the divorce from the court before I did and she didn’t have a lawyer . Overall very disappointed with service.
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Attorney endorsements

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Alexis Johnson, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Feb 26, 2021
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Derek is responsive and enthusiastic about what he does. He is very enjoyable to work with and I look forward to in the future!

Finis Cowan, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jul 31, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer and appreciate his professional judgment.

Joseph Robert Spencer, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jan 13, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Davis Bauer, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Dec 28, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse Derek for all of your bankruptcy and divorce needs because he is truly committed to the success of all of his clients. The level of commitment he displays for every single one of his clients is remarkable.

Frank Natoli, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Feb 11, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Attorney Jacques is a real asset to this legal community. Without reservation, I endorse this lawyer.

Joseph Caballe, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Feb 8, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Corey Kane

I endorse this lawyer.

Kathryn Frontier

I endorse this lawyer.

Kevin Seaver, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 11, 2019
Relationship: Other

I fully endorse him for his Divorce and Separation skills.

Kenneth Love, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jan 11, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Mr. Jacques clearly cares about using his education and talents to help others. I gladly endorse him as an attorney

Fiza Syed, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jan 11, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I recommended a client to Derek, he was simply awesome.

Demian Serianni, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jan 10, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Derek is a very knowledgeable and skilled advocate who truly cares about the well-being of his clients. I would not hesitate to recommend him for all of the areas of law he practices.

Michael Burns, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jan 10, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Mr. Jaques is an excellent attorney and advocate for his clients and is a valuable resource to this forum. I will gladly recommend this lawyer.

Amanda Chiarello

Derek Jacques is a knowledgeable attorney, who is determined to help any client in need of legal advice. I would recommend Derek to any of my clients.

Rahul Aggarwal

Attorney provides excellent advice to the legal community.

Andrew Hubbs, Child custody Attorney on Dec 12, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Jacques is a very fine attorney dedicated to quality service and excellent representation of his clients.

Kate Sikorski, Family Attorney on Dec 12, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer.

Jason Van Dyke, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 8, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Derek is an outstanding lawyer and any client would be well served by hiring him.

Peter Lamont, Family Attorney on Nov 2, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse Mr. Jacques for his advocacy and service to his community. He offers sound advice and truly cares about his clients.

Aaron Harper, Wills and living wills Attorney on Nov 1, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer, great energy and focus with a commitment to excellence.

Cost

RATES
  • Hourly Rates$225-$225/hour
  • Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs
    45 minutes
OTHER BILLING TYPES
  • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.
    33%-33%
  • Retainer Some attorneys require an upfront payment to secure their services before they begin their work.
    Sometimes
PAYMENT METHODS

Cash, Check, Credit Card