Atty. Richard Harris
Richard A. Harris is President of The Harris Law Firm one of Colorado’s largest divorce and family law firms.
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Richard Harris is a Managing Partner based in Denver, Colorado, practicing at The Harris Law Firm. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on divorce, trusts, child custody, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1993). Educated at University of Denver College of Law (J.D., 1993) and University of Southern California (B.A., 1989). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Richard A. Harris is President of The Harris Law Firm one of Colorado’s largest divorce and family law firms
- A passionate advocate who prioritizes personal attention, Mr. Harris has been named among The Best Lawyers in America®, Colorado Super Lawyers®, and a Top Lawyer of Colorado by The Denver Post
- Outside of the courtroom, Mr. Harris has published articles across a range of family law topics
- He is a co-author of the Colorado Family Law Deskbook
- Mr. Harris is actively involved in many international and domestic humanitarian organizations, including The Road to Hope, a non-profit dedicated to promoting development in Haiti
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Richard Harris is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Colorado →
Richard Harris is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Colorado →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Richard Harris is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Colorado →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Richard Harris is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Colorado →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Colorado
Practicing law in Colorado. Legal matters in Colorado are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Denver are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Colorado state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Colorado brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Colorado courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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