Harry Lawrence Daniels III

Harry Lawrence Daniels III

2.3
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Baton Rouge, LA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice

830 Main Street, Baton Rouge, LA

About Harry

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in Louisiana for 18 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 2007

Eligible to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Harry Lawrence Daniels III

830 Main Street, Baton Rouge, LA, 70802

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Harry Lawrence Daniels III's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

2.3 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

Filter Avvo Reviews (3) Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.
Star rating
5 stars 1
4 stars 0
3 stars 0
2 stars 0
1 star 2
Practice Areas

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews

Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Will not recommend !!

I would not recommend Attorney Daniels . My experience was definitely not a good one . I paid a large sum of money for attitude and responses that always left me in questioning. After a while I even questioned as to who was He working for because my son case didn’t seem too important or an interest... to him. My son would always say Mom this Attorney doesn’t seem interested in my case . He isn’t interested in what I have to say. At that moment It was too late to fire him . The bill was paid in full . The amount of money I had to pay was well wasted on retaining him. My advice don’t rush to retain an attorney out of desperation as I did . It should not matter the situation but at least make a client feel like you have done ur very best especially if you vowed to take the job. This was may very first experience with any dealings with an attorney and pray it will be my last.

Harry Daniels

Replied last February 18, 2026

Tammie, Your son was accused of Second Degree Murder and Attempted Second Degree Murder arising from a shooting that occurred at a trail ride in Tangipahoa Parish, docket number 2002629, along with eight other individuals. In addition to that matter, your son was also facing the following charges in separate docket numbers: Docket No. 2102358: Assault by drive-by shooting and aggravated criminal damage to property Docket No. 2002334: Two counts of obstruction of justice to second degree murder Docket No. 2000932: Possession of Schedule II controlled substances Docket No. 2102100: Possession with intent to distribute marijuana, illegal possession of a firearm, and aggravated flight from an officer My representation was limited solely to the Second Degree Murder and Attempted Second Degree Murder case under docket number 2002629. As a direct result of my advocacy, your son’s case was severed from the co-defendants, and he was able to plead guilty to the reduced charges of conspiracy to commit second degree murder and conspiracy to commit attempted second degree murder. He received a sentence of ten (10) years on each count. Given your son’s criminal history and the number of other pending felony charges, this plea agreement—which both you and your son approved—saved him from a potential life sentence. All of the information outlined above is a matter of public record. Throughout the proceedings, both you and your son requested a bond reduction. I filed and argued for that request; however, it was denied by the court. Based on the facts of the case, the evidence presented, and your son’s overall exposure, I am not aware of any additional action that could have reasonably produced a better outcome. I can make the documents available to you are anyone else who would like to review. Respectfully, Harry Daniels Attorney at Law

Posted by Emma | September 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Lawyer

I cannot recommend Harry Daniel under any circumstances. I engaged his services to file a post-conviction motion on my behalf, but he failed to follow up on the documents he submitted, allowing three years to pass without any communication. It was only through my own research that I discovered the... court had lost the necessary documents. Mr. Daniels remained unaware of this situation, as he did not check the status of my post-conviction filing. For three years, I was incarcerated under the false assumption that my paperwork had been properly submitted, while it had actually been misplaced by the court clerk. His lack of diligence and professionalism resulted in my prolonged incarceration. When I inquired about the delay in processing my post-conviction, Mr. Daniels assured me that my paperwork was on the judge's desk and waiting for review. This statement was misleading. Due to my limited understanding of legal procedures, I unfortunately accepted his assertions as truth. Consequently, I had to undertake the process of filing my own post-conviction motion from prison, as Mr. Daniels refused to rectify this situation. I have since filed a formal complaint against him with the Disciplinary Counsel. Additionally, he charged me significantly more than the standard rate for filing my post-conviction motion, and he has consistently avoided my calls, leaving me uninformed about the status of my case. I strongly advise against seeking Mr. Daniels' services.

Posted by Kevin | September 12, 2011 | Criminal Defense

Great Lawyer

I would recommend this lawyer to anyone who is facing criminal charges. He is aggressive and smart. He was able to get me out of jail after a suppression hearing. I had set in jail for two years. He filed the motion immediately upon being hired. The prosecutor dropped the charges midway through ...hearing.

See All Client Reviews

Harry Lawrence Daniels III's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Harry
Larry Douglas Williams II headshot
Larry Williams

Criminal defense lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Harry Daniels III is one of the best criminal defense lawyers in the country. The level of dedication and preparation he puts into his clients and there cases is unparalleled. When you hire Attorney Daniels you hire a fighter and someone who truly has your back. I 100% endorse this lawyer."

Heather N. Johnson headshot
Heather Johnson

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer! Very professional and knowledgeable!"

John M Allen III headshot
John Allen

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Harry Daniels is a very good and knowledgable attorney when it comes to criminal defense."

John Greel Ralls Jr. headshot
John Ralls

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this talented and knowledgeable attorney, who is well-respected in the legal community."

Michael S. Waddington headshot
Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Harry. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

James Lewis Oliver III headshot
James Oliver

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Eusebio Chevo Pastrano headshot
Eusebio Pastrano

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

John Y.U. Choi headshot
John Choi

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Harry is walks softly but carry an enormous stick. That stick is his experience and understanding of the law. Absolutely without a doubt one of the brightest and gifted attorney I have ever had the pleasure to know. If you have a run in with the "Po-Po", Harry is your man."

John Scott Swimmer headshot
John Swimmer

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I met Harry this summer at The Trial Lawyers College that was founded by Gerry Spence. I found Harry's work ethic and his compassion to his clients are amazing. The trial skills that Harry developed at the college will serve any of his clients well. Any lawyer that is willing to spend three weeks working on their trial skills is worth consulting about their legal problem."

Michaela Kelley Canterbury headshot
Michaela Canterbury

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I met Harry at Trial Lawyers college and know him to be a person that will work tirelessly to get the right result for his client. I endorse this lawyer."

Peter J Carini headshot
Peter Carini

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Harry is a very serious man. Serious about his clients and their cases. There are some attorneys who I would hesitate to pay upfront for legal services. I have seen to too often that once the money passes hands, the enthusiasm for the case fades. I would give Mr. Daniels my money. This fellow is INTENSE."

Robert D. Curran headshot
Robert Curran

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I recommend Harry highly. He's an intelligent and aggressive attorney, who's impressed me greatly. He goes above and beyond for his clients, and achieves excellent results."

Michael Patrick Jacobs headshot
Michael Jacobs

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I strongly recommend Harry Daniels. I had the pleasure of watching Harry work this summer at Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College. Harry has a great intellect, a deep conviction in the jury system and zealously advocates for each person he represents. If your liberty is at stake, give Harry a call."

Thomas R. Peterman Jr. headshot
Thomas Peterman

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Harry is a tremendous lawyer. He is devoted to discovering the story in each clients' case and has the trial skills necessary to not just defend you but attack the prosecution's case. I have watched him in action and he will take one thread from the prosecution's allegations against you and use it unravel their entire case. Call him if you are in trouble."

Jamie Marie Woolsey headshot
Jamie Woolsey

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had the privilege of working a great deal with Harry at the Trial Lawyer's College in Dubois, Wyoming this past summer. Harry's passion for his work and dedication to his clients was clear. His trial skills are second to none. Harry is a sincere and compassionate person and I highly recommend using Harry for any of your criminal defense needs."

Matthew E. Wright headshot
Matthew Wright

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Harry is a tough courtroom attorney who loves to try cases and fight for his clients. If I had a relative who needed a top-notch defense attorney in Louisiana, I would not hesitate to call Harry."

Randall E. Hart headshot
Randall Hart

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've seen Harry work. I doubt there's anything Harry can't do. Harry knows how to try a case, and is very effective with a jury. I endorse Harry Daniels without reservation."

Benjamin Louis Taylor headshot
Benjamin Taylor

Unknown lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had the opportunity to work with Harry this summer and endorse him without hesitation. He is a truly gifted and dedicated lawyer who is an asset to the profession and his community."

Marcelino Gustav Lopez headshot
Marcelino Lopez

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Harry Daniels. I had the opportunity to meet Harry at Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College. Harry and I had multiple opportunities to work together in small groups. I was consistently impressed with his passion and dedication towards his clients."

Sean Edward Brown headshot
Sean Brown

Unknown lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Harry. I met Harry at the Spence Trial Lawyer's College together in Dubois, WY. Harry is a talented attorney. The skills he developed while at the Trial Lawyer's College will be an even greater asset to his clients. I would recommend Harry to anyone seeking an attorney in his area."

View All Endorsements
Natalie Shalane Blackman headshot
Natalie Blackman

Criminal defense lawyer

Samuel Hatfield Winston headshot
Samuel Winston

Criminal defense lawyer

Michael Patrick Jacobs headshot
Michael Jacobs

Criminal defense lawyer

Randall E. Hart headshot
Randall Hart

Unknown lawyer

Matthew E. Wright headshot
Matthew Wright

Criminal defense lawyer

Benjamin Louis Taylor headshot
Benjamin Taylor

Criminal defense lawyer

Marcelino Gustav Lopez headshot
Marcelino Lopez

Criminal defense lawyer

Sean Edward Brown headshot
Sean Brown

Criminal defense lawyer

Keeley D. Blanchard headshot
Keeley Blanchard

Criminal defense lawyer

Jamie Marie Woolsey headshot
Jamie Woolsey

Unknown lawyer

John Frank Higgins headshot
John Higgins

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2016

Top Lawyers, Acadiana Profile Magazine

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2010

Going the Extra Mile, Capital Area Legal Service

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Trial Attorney, Daniels & Washington Law Firm, LLC

Associations

2011 - Present

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College

2007 - Present

National Criminal Defense College

2007 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2017 - 2018

Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Treasurer

2016 - 2017

Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Treasurer

Education

2011

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College

F. Warrior

2009

National Criminal Defense College

2007

Southern University Law Center

Juris Doctorate

2004

University of Louisiana, Lafayette

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2016

"The Time is Now: a Summit on Capital Punishment

Prosecutorial Misconduct

2014

7th Diversity Conclave

Blind Justice Panel discussion

2013

6th Diversity Conclave

BLIND JUSTICE: Cultivating a Professional Mens Rea

Languages

English

Activity

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution