Serving criminal defense clients in Fresno, Merced, Madera, and throughout California’s Central Valley, attorney Miles A. Harris has a well-earned reputation for his no-nonsense approach and his willingness to ruffle feathers in the courtroom when necessary. Focusing his efforts mainly on tougher cases involving violent crimes, Mr. Harris is passionate about protecting his clients’ rights while ensuring that justice and fairness prevail.
After becoming a licensed attorney in 2005, Mr. Harris spent a year working in the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office, followed by five years in business litigation, before following his true passion for criminal defense law. Since establishing his own firm in 2011, he has positioned himself as the “go-to” defense lawyer in the Central Valley for serious felony charges, including gang charges, violent crimes, drug charges, and weapons charges.
In his spare time, Mr. Harris is a huge fan of music, arts, fishing, and spending time with his kids. A single father of four himself, he is passionate about helping young men develop fathering skills, and he practices that passion through funding a free online resource for Father Skills Training through the National Fatherhood Alliance Fathering in 15 Program.
Miles A. Harris holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Brigham Young University, and his Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, CA.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
2001–Court Appointed Special Advocate to represent best interests of abused and neglected children in the juvenile court system
2013–State of California Senate Certificate of Recognition for ’40 Under 40′ Class of 2013
2017-2020 – American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys – 10 Best Client Satisfaction
2019 – American Institute of Trial Lawyers – Litigator of the Year (Criminal Law)
If you have been charged with a crime in the Fresno area, Miles A. Harris is here to help. Call our offices today at 559-492-9572.