Atty. Daniel A. Harris
Daniel Harris is an experienced and talented defense attorney who is widely recognized by his peers and by local judges for his skill in the courtroom and in trial, his knowledge of the law, his ability to interact with clients and others in the court system, and his integrity. Attorney Harris is a North Carolina State Bar Board Certified Specialist in both State and Federal Law.
50Bs/50Cs & More Attorney · Serving Greensboro, NC · 13+ Years Experience
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About Daniel A. Harris at a Glance
Daniel A. Harris is a Partner based in Greensboro, North Carolina, practicing at Clifford and Harris Trial Lawyers. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, federal crimes, and white collar. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (2013), United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina (2013), North Carolina (2013), and United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit (2014). Educated at Elon University School of Law (J.D., 2013) and University of North Carolina (B.A. Political, 2010). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Greensboro, North Carolina and American Bar Associations North Carolina State Bar Greensboro Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Greensboro, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel A. Harris
- Daniel Harris is an experienced and talented defense attorney who is widely recognized by his peers and by local judges for his skill in the courtroom and in trial, his knowledge of the law, his ability to interact with clients and others in the court system, and his integrity
- Attorney Harris is a North Carolina State Bar Board Certified Specialist in both State and Federal Law
- Only 3.9% of North Carolina attorneys gain this certification in their area of concentration
- Attorney Harris is in the very select company of still practicing attorneys to have won a Federal Criminal Jury Trial in the Middle District of North Carolina, having his client found not guilty of an indictment for Impersonating a Federal Officer
- Attorney Harris has also successfully argued multiple suppression motions in Federal Court, obtained probationary sentences, and helped clients receive substantial downward variances
- Attorney Harris is certified by the North Carolina Bar as a Board-Certified Specialist in State and Federal Criminal Law
- This process of Specialization (in two areas) requires extensive qualification checks, jury trial experience, recommendations by other defense lawyers, judges, and prosecutors and then to pass multiple days of testing in Raleigh
- Moreover, attorney Harris has been selected to Legal Elite nine times, and Super Lawyers seven times
- Attorney Harris has won numerous other jury trials, to include having a client found Not Guilty of three separate Class C trafficking charges, each charge carrying a mandatory minimum of 18.75 years
- Attorney Harris has negotiated dismissals and reductions of First Degree Murder Charges, First Degree Sex Offense Charges, Habitual Felon indictments, Embezzlement, First Degree Kidnapping, Arson, and many more
- In District Court Attorney Harris has won hundreds of cases and received numerous Not Guilty verdicts on cases including but not limited to DWIs, Assault on Female, Domestic Violence Protective Order Violations, Communicating Threats, Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Larceny, and much more
- Attorney Harris is also widely respected by judges and local attorneys alike for his intimate knowledge of the North Carolina Expunction laws and processes
- While every case is different and we cannot make any promises about the outcome of your particular case, know you are in experienced and carrying hands if you hire Attorney Harris
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Daniel A. Harris's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel A. Harris handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Greensboro.
DUI / DWI Defense in Greensboro
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Drug Crimes in Greensboro
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Criminal Defense in Greensboro
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Federal Crimes in Greensboro
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Greensboro
Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Greensboro are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina 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 North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Greensboro Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Greensboro-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Greensboro Choose Daniel A. Harris
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Daniel A. Harris's practice in the field of dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, federal crimes, and white collar.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel A. Harris brings 13+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in North Carolina, United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina, and North Carolina, Daniel A. Harris can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, drug crimes, and criminal defense, Daniel A. Harris can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Greensboro
A Greensboro-based practice means Daniel A. Harris attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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