About Derek
Derek was born in Halifax and raised in Dartmouth, and returned home to start his own family after travelling and living abroad. After eight years of practising, he focuses on helping clients through the aftermath of separation, criminal charges, and child protective services involvement, aiming to reduce conflict and find middle ground that doesn't compromise safety.
Practice areas
Education & credentials
- Law school
- Schulich School of Law
- Undergraduate
- Dalhousie University, Bachelor of Science (2013)
Listing compiled from public sources in July 2026. Confirm Derek Sonnichsen’s licence and standing in the Nova Scotia Barristers' Society directory ↗