A. Derek Folds - Gainesville, FL
Attorney at Folds Walker Attorneys at Law
Family Law Lawyers in Gainesville, FL
527 E. University Avenue Gainesville, FL 32601
Gainesville Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Appeals
Attorney Information
Overview
Derek was born and raised in Gainesville, Florida to Allison E. Folds, Jr. and Jackie Folds. She enjoys playing competitive billiards, traveling with her boyfriend (Stu), and doting on her cat, (Sammy) and dog (Violet).
Derek primarily focuses her practice in the field of family law and appeals Derek also serves as a court-appointed Guardian ad Litem.
Prior to attending law school, Derek worked as a deputy clerk at the Alachua County Clerk's Office for over 5 years in the official records, criminal trials, and felony divisions. While in law school, she worked as a law clerk for Creed & Gowdy, P.A., a boutique appellate law firm in Jacksonville, Florida. Derek served as the Notes and Comments Editor for the Florida Coastal Law Review and Senior Editor for the Public Interest Research Bureau. She also received the book award in recognition of earning the highest grade in four (4) of her law school courses (Property I, Products Liability - Advanced Legal Writing Requirement, Remedies, and Race and the Law).
In addition to her academic achievements, Derek served on the Executive Board of Law Students Against Violence and was recognized as a Pro Bono Honors Student for having provided over 125 hours of pro bono service during law school.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Book Award in Recognition of Earning the Highest Grade in four (4) of her law school courses (Property I, Products Liability – Advanced Legal Writing Requirement, Remedies, and Race and the Law)
Education
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Legal Education
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Florida Coastal School of Law,
Jacksonville,
Florida, 2014
J.D.
Honors: magna cum laude
Honors: Recognized as a Pro Bono Honors Student
Law Review: Florida Coastal Law Review, Notes and Comments Editor
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Florida Coastal School of Law,
Jacksonville,
Florida, 2014
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Non Legal Education
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Samford University, 2005
B.A.
Major: Sociology
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Samford University, 2005
Current Employment Position(s)
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Senior Associate
Past Positions
- Alachua County Clerk’s Office, Deputy Clerk
- Creed & Gowdy, P.A., Law Clerk
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 2015
Other Affiliations
- Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association, Board of Directors, 2016 - Present
- American Poolplayers Association, Member and Team Captain, 2004 - Present
- Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #4385, Aerie Member, 2023 - Present
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