Law Office of Hartwell Harris

At the Law Office of Hartwell Harris, we pride ourselves on a strong educational foundation and extensive legal expertise. Hartwell is a proud graduate of Princeton University, where she achieved an impressive 3.7 GPA before gaining acceptance into six top-tier law schools nationwide; she ultimately chose the renowned UC Berkeley School of Law. Before her outstanding academic journey began, Hartwell distinguished herself as valedictorian at her Mississippi high school—a record-holding achievement for highest GPA in its history. During her time at Berkeley, she led as president of the Women’s Law Association and was recognized with two prestigious academic honors for excelling in law school courses. After graduating from law school with numerous job offers from some elite firms across the nation, Hartwell ventured into federal securities litigation practice in Los Angeles for several years—where Bingham McCutchen acknowledged her dedication to public service through their annual pro bono award. What sets Hartwell apart is her membership across three state bars: California (where she passed arguably one of the toughest bar exams back in 2005), Mississippi, and Texas—with admission rights extending to five federal courts spanning multiple states. Hartwell's commitment to social justice shone during her involvement on boards such as – Legal Aid Foundation Associates Board and Los Angeles Women's Bar Association Board while practicing in LA before returning home to Mississippi where it all started—inspired by a passion for making meaningful impacts serving clients facing criminal charges amidst overwhelming odds against them. With this realization came a decisive shift towards criminal defense work—prompting relocation to Texas; known notoriously as one challenge-rich terrain due mainly because it embraces rigorous tenets surrounding crime deterrence reinforced consistently by legislative measures aimed primarily at maintaining these standards—even further clarifying why Austin embodied an ideal base camp situated squarely within pivotal policy-making grounds focused thoroughly around these issues bringing forth rather critical advocacy efforts proven necessary among those seeking capable representation throughout challenging times faced daily!