Atty. Derek Jacques
Derek Jacques is a lawyer practicing family law, family, marijuana law and 5 other areas of law. Derek has been licensed for 9 years.
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Derek Jacques is a divorce, chapter 7, child custody, family law, and bankruptcy attorney based in Southgate, Michigan. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Admitted to practice in Michigan (2017). Educated at University of Toledo College of Law (JD, 2015). Serves clients in Southgate, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Derek Jacques is a lawyer practicing family law, family, marijuana law and 5 other areas of law
- Derek has been licensed for 9 years
- Derek practices in Southgate, MI
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Derek Jacques is one of 45,063 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Michigan →
Derek Jacques is one of 8,008 chapter 7 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 7 attorneys in Michigan →
Derek Jacques is one of 27,615 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Michigan →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Derek Jacques is one of 167,063 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Michigan →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Derek Jacques is one of 95,723 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Michigan →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Michigan
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Southgate are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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