Derrick Harris is a licensed attorney in Kentucky and the Federal Eastern District of Kentucky primarily specializing in criminal defense law. While Derrick has been an attorney for nine years, he has over seventeen years of experience in the legal field. He is immensely passionate about protecting the rights and freedom of his clients and has represented thousands of criminal cases in his career thus far. Derrick takes great pride in assisting his clients in their time of need, ensuring that they receive the best possible outcome in their case.
Derrick attended law school at the Appalachian School of Law in Virginia and has since represented clients with the Justice Law Office in Virginia, Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society, Sherrow, Sutherland & Associates, Department of Public Advocacy and was the managing attorney for the regional criminal defense firm, Suhre & Associates. Derrick Harris is a community-oriented attorney whose values include compassion, authenticity, and loyalty; these are the values that his clients have come to count on.
He has never received a rating below five stars. After his time as serving as a Trial Attorney for Suhre & Associates, LLC and later as the Managing Attorney for the firm’s Kentucky offices, he decided it was time to start his own practice to help as many people as possible. A Kentucky native himself, Derrick Harris has embraced his crucial role in ensuring that his clients receive the best legal representation possible.
Mr. Harris currently specializes in criminal defense law as well as DUI defense. He also has previous experience working with clients in civil litigation. From representing clients charged with speeding to those facing charges that could end up with a sentence of death, he has gained the experience and knowledge to help you through any situation you may be in. Derrick’s passion for his clients can be encapsulated in his stating that, “If I can help just one person feel relief from the difficulty they are facing then all my work for the day was worth it.”
Derrick is married to the love of his life, Heather Harris, who is a local attorney practicing in personal injury litigation with The Mims Firm. The couple was blessed with a daughter, Magnolia, in 2023. When Derrick is not delivering the best results for his clients, he is spending time with his wife an daughter or enjoying the outdoors.
Derrick was born and raised in Central Kentucky. Derrick’s mother was a teacher in the Fayette County School system and his Father has been a preacher in Central Kentucky since the early 1980’s. Derrick’s family has called Kentucky home for over two-hundred years and he feels a deep connection to the area. From working in the tobacco fields in Harrison County to working in the factories in Scott County, he has developed the skills to be able to relate to all Kentuckians. His experiences have helped him tell his client’s stories to juries all over Kentucky with great success.
The goal of this firm and Derrick’s life mission is to help as many people as possible. “There is always hope. There is always grace. You Just have to seek it.”