The Executive was facing deportation and a lengthy prison term. Harris dismantled the Government's case. His client was absolved from the criminal justice system
Harris's client, a successful real estate magnate, controlled multiple downtown San Francisco properties. He was charged with undervaluing and fraudulently leveraging them. Harris delayed all prosecution for his entire representation of the client
A man whose brother was killed in the transport of a large quantity of marijuana was facing felony charges. Harris reduced the offense to a misdemeanor by using all available court tactics and appealing to the judge's sympathy
A despairing wife, whose model husband was facing deportation because of an old drug case, was thrilled when Harris got the case dismissed that ultimately enabled the man to seek and obtain citizenship
Harris's client was charged with possessing unlawful machine guns. Harris passionately advocated for Mental Health treatment, that included giving up the guns. The judge agreed with Harris
Harris swayed the judge for his immigrant client by quoting American song-writer Woodie Guthrie's "Deportee" about the plight of immigrants seeking a better life. Using persuasion and hard work, Harris obtained a reduced sentence
Read MoreThe United States District Court's distinguished Defense Attorneys Panel chose Harris to be Lead Counsel on a Death Penalty Case in Washington D.C. Harris successfully convinced the Government to not seek the Death Penalty
Harris's client was charged in Federal Court for a massive drug distribution conspiracy. Harris convinced the Court to impose needed substance abuse rehabilitation. The client completed the program and obtained probation
Harris's client was threated by the U.S. Attorney for operating an illegal music file sharing site and costing the recording industry millions in royalties. The U.S. Attorney demanded a guilty plea. Harris's defense was based on comprehensive legal research and negotiations. The Government agreed to not seek charges against the client
Harris's client, facing a life sentence, was charged with kidnapping in furtherance of a robbery. Harris articulated a complex legal theory to force a dismissal but the court declined. The Appeals Court then ruled in favor of Harris's arguments and directed the lower court to dismiss the charge
The young high school student was charged with bringing a gun on campus. Harris successfully diverted the gun case to Juvenile Mental Health Court so that gun safety and counseling for the family could be addressed
Despite distributing large amounts of cocaine, Harris convinced the federal judge to impose a significantly lower sentence
The U.S. Army Veteran was facing a long incarceration period. However, Harris got rehabilitative treatment for the Vet instead of jail time after facilitating transferring the case to Veteran's Court
A foreign college student was charged with assaulting police officers with a weapon and accessory to homicide. Harris agressively and relentlessly fought for and won a complete dismissal on all charges
Harris represented the Hells Angel who was charged with felony gun possession. With diligent representation by Harris, the judge imposed a misdemeanor with no jail time
The Veteran, who had numerous tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan had felony charges for possessing illegal weapons and high capacity magazines. Harris's aggressive defense, including trial preparation, led to a complete dismissal
Harris tried a case for a client accused of impersonating a police officer. Using a strong persuasive defense Harris wins a not guilty verdict
After an aggressive and compassionate defense by Harris the jury did not find guilt on one of the charges
Harris's client, a low level bank employee, was looking at jail time for falsifying records at the behest of his employer. Harris convinced the federal judge to impose probation
Harris's client was under suspician of being part of a wine theft ring. Harris's proactive defense convinced the Government to not file charges
Harris's client, while represented by another attorney, was serving a 10 year prison sentence. Harris's appeal, asserting her 4th ammendment constitutional rights, won over the 9th District Court of Appeals who then dismissed the case and released her from prison
The mother of the victim was convinced by Harris in court that the accused would always remember the horrific death of her son that he had caused. Her forgiveness of the accident and empathy convinced the judge to impose a term of Probation
Harris's client avoided a 10 year prison sentence when Harris convinced the United States Attorney that his client's true role was making a phone call to facilitate a single drug transation. Probation Granted by the Court
Harris's client was accused of violating the U.S. trade boycott with Cuba after he had sold thousands of Cuban cigars to U.S. Customs officials. The client pled guilty but Harris convinced the U.S. Probation Officer to recommend a non-jail sentence which was accepted by the Court
Harris, using an extremely agressive approach with the District Attorney's Office, won a dismissal of all charges against a nuclear physicist. The employee's security clearance was also restored thus saving his career with the Department of Energy
Harris, whose client was facing a 10 year minimum prison sentence, was up against a conservative Mid-Western judge. Using skilled lawyering, Harris won a no jail time decision
Harris convinced the Government to drop all charges (except for transporting stolen liquour) against his client, that included a vast number of serious drug, violent and financial crimes
After a lengthy effort to settle the case and over the objection of the District Attorney, Harris convinced the court to impose probation prior to trial
Harris defended the spouse, who in a fit of passion shot his wife's lover. Harris convinced the jury to decide "Not Guilty"
At trial, the jury convicted Harris's client to attempted murder with a gun enhancement and assault. However, at Sentencing, Harris persuaded the judge to impose no jail time on the jury's conviction and to impose a greatly reduced sentence for assault
The woman was accused of encouraging her spouse to flee and of hiding the weapon. At trial, Harris won an acquittal
Harris persuaded the jury at trial to find his client not guilty and to a probation sentence with no jail time
The client was facing serious strike felonies. Harris's resolution was a No Contest Plea and a Stay Away Order with a misdemeanor conviction
Harris's client was charged with distributing millions of dollars worth of marijuana and was looking at a jail sentence. Thanks to Harris he received probation
