also known as Chris Harris
Christopher S. Harris represents individuals in all of the current practice areas handled by the firm. Having personally dealt with family law issues while serving in the United States Marine Corps and in college, Christopher felt the calling of the law and committed himself to the practice of it. After graduating Sandy Creek High School in Tyrone, Georgia, he served on active duty as an infantryman in the United States Marine Corps and received an honorable discharge before attending college. Christopher attended The University of West Georgia before taking leave to work for Delta Airlines and ultimately transferred and received his Bachelors degree in Economics from Emory University in 2004. Christopher then earned his juris doctorate at The University of Michigan Law School and has been in practice since 2007.
Christopher has successfully tried felony and misdemeanor criminal cases involving a wide variety of charges, including murder, arson, burglary, robbery, aggravated assault, kidnapping, racketeering, child pornography, drug trafficking, human trafficking, rape, aggravated child molestation, juvenile charges, and D.U.I., among others. Having grown up around the law and by having his own life affected by it, Christopher genuinely understands the importance of your case to you.
In addition to criminal defense representation, Christopher represents clients in areas of family law to include divorce, alimony, custody, child support, legitimation, temporary protective orders, and juvenile law.
He also handles personal injury claims and litigation, drafts wills, and offer general legal counsel.
Christopher lives in Atlanta with his family. He is a rabid Michigan Wolverines fan.
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16 Eastbrook Bend Suite 101, Peachtree City, GA, 30269
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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Criminal Defense
Posted by anonymous | April 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
A Plea Bargain Specialist !!!!!
I Hired Chris Several Years ago before the Pandemic for $500 for a Violation of Probation Charge and He Told Me I would only have to do 2 days. What A LIAR He Was!!! I had to do 3 Days, Harris and Harris Doesn't even have an Office anymore!!! I Would Have Only Got 7 Days to do and Could have kept my ...
Posted by Sara | September 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Will Fight for You!
Chris is the best attorney I’ve ever worked with. He’s extremely knowledgeable, which is great, but Chris is much more than that. He listens and really takes your feelings into consideration. He fights like hell to ensure his clients aren’t getting messed over by over zealous prosecutors. My case was...
Posted by Louis | May 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Saved again!
Twice now I’ve faced pending jail time that seemed inevitable. Both times Chris has helped me avoid jail time and navigate the steps to the best possible outcome. About 6 years ago when I consulted Chris about my first case I had a gut feeling to retain him and I’m glad I did! Every other attorney I ...
Posted by Dontavious | May 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Highly recommended (THE BEST LAWYER)
I was facing up to 10 years on a possession of firearm by convicted felon charge and Mr. Harris got me probation which I thought would be impossible considering my criminal history, but he made it happen... he fought for me and my freedom , "THANK YOU CHRIS "
Posted by Alex | February 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent!
I was recommended to Chris Harris by two acquaintances of mine that needed legal help in the past. (Witch both had gone shockingly well for the charges they had received) After meeting with Chris I knew I was gonna hire him. There was no false hopes. He meant what he said. He was always in touch and...
"I endorse this lawyer. He is my son and he is smarter than I ever was. He is a hard worker and have had many clients and fellow lawyers brag on his effectiveness and abilities. I was fortunate to work with my son for almost 5 years."
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2008
Trial Practice Insitute, National Criminal Defense College
2007 - Present
Managing Partner, Harris & Harris, LLC
2007 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
2007
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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