Joel Thomas Harris

Joel Thomas Harris

4.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 17 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Nixa, MO
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Car Accidents, Personal Injury

504 E. Mt. Vernon St., Nixa, MO

About Joel

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 175-250 per hour

Contingency

30%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 17 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 2008

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Location

Harris Law

504 E. Mt. Vernon St., Nixa, MO, 65714

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Joel Thomas Harris's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.0 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

5 star (12)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (4)

Posted by Shelby | March 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommend

I highly recommend Joel Harris and his team! He handled my case with professionalism, expertise, and great attention to every detail. His staff was always friendly, helpful, and a pleasure to work with. We truly appreciate their dedication and support throughout the process. We recommend Joel Harris ...and his staff to everyone in need of legal assistance. Thank you for everything!

Posted by anonymous | September 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Divorce

Had some divorce matters that were unresolved and asked for assistance. I was told the retainer was $3000 which I paid. I was assigned a Paralegal.... After 2 weeks had gone by I called their office and asked to speak to the assigned Paralegal. Once on the phone she claimed she really hadn't fam...iliarized herself with the particulars of my case, which seemed very unprofessional. Communication was poor. My experience with Harris Law was short-lived and ineffective. I believe Divorce matters are not a area they are comfortable handling, and my case received very little effective action. Would not recommend their office for a Divorce Case. The money paid them was disproportionate to any effectiveness in my case.

Posted by anonymous | December 4, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Wonderful attorney and person

Mr. Harris is a fantastic attorney. He is knowledgeable, ethical, hard working, and assertive in representing the best interests of his clients. He is not an attorney who will tell you exactly what you want to hear if it’s not possible or reasonable, which doesn’t always feel great, but I appreciated... his honest perspective. He is great in the courtroom- he is well prepared and well spoken. I had so much confidence in Mr. Harris and his staff throughout my case and honestly now consider him a friend. I wouldn’t hesitate to refer anyone to him.

Posted by anonymous | August 8, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Warning! His ethics are poor!

Joel was abrupt and very rude. I was shocked at how he could mindfully tell incorrect information to a judge and ignore discovery requests for over 2 years. That forced the judge to order another professional & another attorney to be hired to try to resolve this unreasonably long case which meant mor...e money to paid out to cover their costs. So many legal facts & falsehoods were told by Joel Harris although he knew he was doing it. I don't understand how a man who is an attorney & judge can perform his legal obligation in this manner & sleep at night. Yes, I should have found a new attorney who would have worked for me & remain professionally. Save yourself money, stress, misery & then think seriously before considering Joel Harris to represent you for any legal matter.

Posted by Marie | May 19, 2014

You will never find a better lawyer!!

Joel and his office were so wonderful! We were kept in the loop about everything that was happening with our case. He is an honest lawyer who is affordable and so knowledgeable. We will never use another lawyer and I highly recommend him to anybody who is looking for somebody to help them in a legal ...situation. Absolutely the best lawyer around!

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Joel Thomas Harris's Lawyer Endorsements

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Benjamin McBride

Unknown lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Harris has become a staple in the Christian County legal community. His dedication to his clients is evident and he gets results."

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Ryan Munro

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ashleigh Macpherson

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I routinely refer clients to Attorney Harris for criminal law matters. He is a fine attorney with an approachable attitude and a great track record of success."

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Peter Stevenson

Unknown lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Joel is a great attorney who gets results for his clients!"

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Rickey Farrow

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Timothy Brown

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Joel works hard for his personal injury clients. I know because he helped me with a case where the insurance company wasn't paying me what I deserved. I endorse this lawyer."

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Rob Henson

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Timothy Brown

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Premier 100 Trial Attorney, American Academy of Trial Attorneys

2015

Top 40 Under 40 Missouri Attorney, American Society of Legal Advocates

2015

10 Best DUI/DWI Attorneys in Missouri, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2014

Dozen Under 40, Nixa Chamber

2013

Top 40 Under 40 Attorneys Missouri, The American Society of Legal Advocates

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Judge, Highlandville Municipal Court

2013 - Present

Municipal Judge, Nixa Municipal Court

2009 - Present

Attorney, Harris Law, LLC

Associations

2014 - Present

Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Missouri State Bar

Member

Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Missouri Young Lawyers Association

Member

Education

2005

University of Arkansas - Fayetteville

MA - Masters

2001

Arkansas State University, Jonesboro

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

University of Tulsa College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2015

Christian County Bar Association

Senate Bill 5 update

Activity

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