Derrick Harris — Partner
Derrick Harris is a Partner at Clark + Harris, PLLC, where he leads the firm’s state criminal defense practice. Derrick represents clients in district courts and circuit courts across all 120 Kentucky counties, handling everything from misdemeanor charges to the most serious felony cases.
State Criminal Defense
Derrick’s practice spans the full range of state criminal law: DUI and traffic offenses, drug possession and trafficking, assault and domestic violence, theft and property crimes, sex offenses, and homicide cases. He is a trial lawyer first — comfortable in front of a jury and willing to take a case to trial when the state’s offer isn’t right for the client.
But good trial work starts long before opening statements. Derrick invests heavily in pre-trial preparation: investigating the facts, challenging the evidence through motions to suppress, negotiating with prosecutors from a position of strength, and making sure clients understand every option available to them.
Statewide Practice
One of Derrick’s strengths is his familiarity with courthouses across the Commonwealth. From Fayette County Circuit Court to the smallest district courts in rural eastern Kentucky, Derrick knows the judges, the prosecutors, and the local practices that can make or break a case.
Contact Derrick
Phone: (859) 474-0001
Email: brad@clarkharris.com
Frequently Asked Questions — Derrick Harris
What types of criminal cases does Derrick Harris handle?
Derrick represents clients facing DUI, drug possession and trafficking, assault, domestic violence, theft, burglary, sex offenses, and homicide charges in Kentucky district and circuit courts.
Does Derrick Harris appear in all 120 Kentucky counties?
Yes. Derrick regularly appears in district and circuit courts across every Kentucky county, from Fayette and Jefferson to the most rural jurisdictions.
Does Derrick Harris handle jury trials?
Yes. Derrick is an experienced trial lawyer who has secured acquittals and favorable verdicts in jury trials across the Commonwealth.
Featured Articles by Derrick Harris
Selected guides from our firm’s library on the topics Derrick handles:
- Kentucky River and Lake Crimes: BUI and Watercraft Offenses
- New Year’s Eve DUI Checkpoints in Kentucky
- Halloween and Underage Drinking in Kentucky
- Summer Traffic Stops in Kentucky: Your Rights on the Road
- Kentucky Derby Season: DUI Enforcement in Louisville and Lexington
Contact Derrick
To discuss your case with Derrick, call 859-474-0001 or email brad@clarkharris.com. Clark + Harris, PLLC — Lexington, Kentucky.