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Mindy L. Hitchcock
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Biography
Mindy L. Hitchcock, founder and managing attorney of Lady4Justice, PLLC, has dedicated over three decades to the practice of family law in Michigan. Her holistic and client-centered approach focuses win-win solutions, yet she is fully prepared to litigate aggressively when necessary. Mindy's commitment to personalized and compassionate legal support is rooted in her recognition of the personal nature of family law issues and the importance of the role both parents in a child’s life. She is a Wayne State University alumna, having graduated summa cum laude in Communication with a minor in Spanish, where she was made a member of Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest and most widely-recognized honor society in the United States. Mindy completed her legal education at Wayne State University Law School, where she first honed her skills for innovative problem-solving. Her career has been marked by notable achievements, including writing insightful family law articles, developing the Family Transition Plan and the No Parent Left Behind Plan, both aimed at alleviating the financial and emotional stresses of court involvement. She is also the author of JIGSAW: Putting the Pieces Together After Divorce. Mindy is known for achieving exceptional outcomes for her clients, driven by a commitment to integrity and empathy.
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Practice Areas
14
Practice Areas
Other
9%
Adoption
7%
Alimony
7%
Appeals
7%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2013
2013
Licenses
Licensed in Michigan for 39 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 36 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Location
Online Presence
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Mindy L. Hitchcock's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | June 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Thank you, Mindy
I did shop around for a good lawyer for my divorce. I prepared a list of questions and interviewed a lot of lawyers for their knowledge of divorce law. Mindy was my choice. The result? I had a good settlement! Mindy goes above and beyond for her clients. She truly cares about her clients and figh...
Mindy L. Hitchcock's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. She is highly skilled and a pleasure to work with."
"Mindy and I are opposing counsel on a divorce with minor children. She has been a very worthy opponent, yet remained reasonable in her approach. I would not hesitate to recommend her to family or friends if they were in need of legal services."
"I enthusiastically endorse the litigation skills and negotiation abilities of Attorney Mindy Hitchcock. She is efficient, effective, and very capable when it comes to representing her divorce and child custody clients in high conflict situations. If you are going through a divorce and need a lawyer, you will be able to sleep soundly at night if you know that Mindy is working for you."
"Mindy is extremely knowledgeable and passionate. She advocates for her clients fearlessly, always focused on results. I highly recommend her."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is reputable, trustworthy, and an expert in her field."
"Mindy is a great family law and custody attorney. I had the distinct pleasure of seeing her legal expertise in action and I would not hesitate to recommend this lawyer to any client in need."
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"Not only is Mindy always a zealous advocate for her clients and an extremely gifted legal mind, she represents her clients while maintaining the utmost integrity and respect from not only members of the bar, but also Judges."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mindy is the best attorney in her area for domestic relations law. I have worked with her at finding the story of her client. The experience Mindy has is combined with compassion for her client which gets the result which is positive both from a legal standpoint but also emotionally for the client. A true warrior,"
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Hitchcock presents practical real work solutions for client problems. I endorse her work and expertise."
"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Ms. Hitchcock on an extremely contentious divorce case involving the custody of two young children. This was the type of case that was time consuming and dynamic--simply put--many things happened very quickly. I was very happy that Ms. Hitchcock was always trustworthy, forthcoming and shared information that allowed us to successfully conclude the matter. As lawyers, we get to know those whose word is "good as gold," as opposed to those who will say or do anything to "win." Ms. Hitchcock was a very strong advocate for her client, but never compromised her own integrity in the process. I look forward wto working on antoher case with her. Donna Marie Medina, Birmingham, Michigan"
"I had the opportunity to work for Mindy as a law clerk while I was in law school. While working for Mindy I got to see first hand how she interacted with her clients and the quality of work she produced on their behalf. Both were excellent. Mindy has the unique quality of being both compassionate and an unwavering advocate for her clients. I have remained friends with Mindy and often see her at volunteer events. When I have clients, friends, or family members with an issue related to family law or estate planning, I send them to Mindy."
"I endorse this lawyer. I know Ms. Hitchock to be an experienced and knowledgeable family law attorney and do not hesitate to recommend her."
"I enthusiastically endorse Mindy. I have worked with her on several cases and I have found her to be very knowledgeable, professional and prepared. She is a credit to our profession and any client choosing to hire Mindy is making a great choice."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Top 10 Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine
2017
Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2017
10 Best Female Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2016
Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2016
10 Best Female Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2013
Avvo Client's Choice, Avvo
2013
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Featured Attorney Child Custody, Avvo
2013
Top Contributor Child Custody, Avvo
2012
26th Year Award, Martindale-Hubbell
1982
Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Beta Kappa, Gamma Chapter
N/A
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2002 - Present
Managing Member, Lady4Justice PLLC
1900 - Present
Managing Member, Lady4Justice PLLC
1986 - 2002
Attorney, Law Offices of Mindy L. Hitchcock
Associations
2013 - Present
Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers CollegeMember
2010 - Present
Detroit Association of Phi Beta KappaVice President Membership
2010 - Present
Paws for LifeVolunteer
1986 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember
2011 - 2016
The 313 ProjectLaw Professor
2011 - 2012
Common GroundVolunteer Attorney
2007 - 2008
International Alliance of Holistic LawyersPresident
Education
2018
Michigan State University
MSU Extension Master Gardener
2009
Oakland Mediation Center
SCAO Approved Civil Mediation
2006
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
Collaborative Law
2005
Stuart Webb, Esq.
Collaborative Law
1985
Wayne State University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
Wayne State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1982
Wayne State University
AB
Publications
2014
Michigan Family Law Journal
Between a Rock and a Hard Place-Ending Same Sex Marriages in the Wake of DeBoer
2011
Women's Lifestyle
Words of Wisdom (column)
2007
Amazon.com
JIGSAW - Picking Up the Pieces After Divorce
2004
PhenomeNEWS
The Holistic Lawyer (column)
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Top Contributor
Mindy earned significant contribution points in 2013.
Legal Answers
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27 Feb 2018
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My ex girlfriend received a hefty lump sum payment for child benefits from my SSDI. Do I continue to pay child support?
13 Sep 2017
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Can my ex-wife demand payment for orthodontic treatment for our daugter after I specifically stated I did not want her to?
02 Sep 2017