Derrick Harris has been a licensed attorney for eight years, primarily specializing in criminal defense law. He is immensely passionate about protecting the rights of his clients and has assisted with over 2,000 felony cases in his career thus far. Derrick takes great pride in assisting his clients in their time of need, ensuring that the validity of the legal system is upheld in the process.

Derrick attended law school at the Appalachian School of Law in Virginia and has since represented clients with the Justice Law Office in Virginia as well as with the Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society. 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 on Lawyergist. He is currently a Trial Attorney for Suhre & Associates, LLC, a Criminal Defense law firm based out of Lexington, KY. A Kentucky native himself, Attorney Derrick Harris has embraced his crucial role in ensuring that the firm’s clients receive the best legal representation available.

Mr. Harris currently specializes in criminal defense law as well as OVI/DUI defense. He also has previous experience working with clients facing the death penalty. 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.”