Atty. Teniece Harris

Atty. Teniece Harris

Teniece Harris is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, general practice, civil rights and 2 other areas of law. Teniece received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1996, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Chicago Chicago 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Teniece Harris at a glance

Teniece Harris is a personal injury, criminal defense, federal crimes, and civil rights attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2001). Educated at Northern Illinois University (J.D., 2000) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1996). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Teniece Harris is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, general practice, civil rights and 2 other areas of law
  • Teniece received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1996, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Teniece practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Teniece Harris's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Teniece Harris handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Teniece Harris is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Teniece Harris is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Illinois →

Federal Crimes

Teniece Harris is one of 6,773 federal crimes attorneys indexed nationally. Browse federal crimes attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Teniece Harris is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois 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 Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Teniece Harris

Where is Teniece Harris's law office located?
Teniece Harris's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Teniece Harris handle?
Teniece Harris focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, federal crimes, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Teniece Harris practiced law?
Teniece Harris has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Teniece Harris go to law school?
Teniece Harris earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A., 1996).
How can I contact Teniece Harris for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northern Illinois University
- 2000
B.A.
University of Illinois
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2001

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