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Darlene Harris

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Counsel Attorney Darlene Harris

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Darlene E. Harris, Esq. is a prominent civil ligation and intellectual property attorney in Charlotte and the surrounding counties. Darlene is one of the most well-known Black women attorneys in the State of North Carolina and is passionate about presenting the best case for her clients. Most recently, Darlene served as defense counsel in one of the most high-profile murder cases in Charlotte, NC’s history stemming from protests after a police shooting in 2016. Darlene has also successfully represented. Mid size to large organizations in civil law suits, including the NAACP-Charlotte. Darlene has also been awarded and recognized as a Top 40 under 40 Criminal Defense Trial Attorney by the National Association of Trial Lawyers, Rising Start by Super Lawyers for 2023 and Top 10 Best in North Carolina. 


Darlene’s interest in advocacy has led to successfully representing many criminal justice activists, including Charlotte City Councilman Braxton Winston and activist Gloria Merriweather. Darlene has a passion for protestor defense and works with various organizations to ensure that protestors have adequate and aggressive defense.


Darlene’s practice is centered around defending clients in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, and surrounding areas for felony weapon charges, drug trafficking, drug possession charges, and other felony cases with high impact consequences. Darlene has a reputation for fighting for outcomes that most attorneys fear even attempting. She is one of the few Black women attorneys in Charlotte, NC in private practice who focuses on  police brutality and misconuct.


When not practicing civil litigation law, Darlene helps businesses protect their brand by making sure they have true ownership through trademarking. Prior to criminal civil litigation and police misconduct law, Darlene served as General Counsel for a mid-sized construction business in Mecklenburg county. Her responsibilities included negotiating, drafting, and reviewing contracts worth up to 1 million dollars. She also managed and maintained corporate compliance in various states. Darlene then decided to use her skills to help those as passionate about their work as she is and shifted her focus to helping entrepreneurs protect their dreams.


Darlene began to work as an Of Counsel attorney in the  litigation and business law departments at the law firm of Oakhurst Legal Group in 2017. When not practicing law, Darlene loves to travel, become a more experienced foodie, and practice hot yoga.


Professional Affiliations

Admissions

  • North Carolina Bar


Education

  • North Carolina Central University – JD
  • The University of North Carolina at Charlotte - BA


Memberships

  • Charlotte Women’s Bar Board
  • Mecklenburg County Bar Association
  • North Carolina Bar Association
  • National Association of Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40 Criminal Defense Trial Attorney


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Apr 18, 2021

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Apr 18, 2021

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