Danni Harris

Danni Harris

Google Rating

5.0(2 reviews)

  • 699 Walnut Street Suite 2000 Des Moines, IA 50309
  • +1-515-288-6041
  • No email available
Family Law, Victims’ Rights, Criminal Law, Juvenile/Dependency

About:

I have over nineteen years of experience litigating complex legal matters. As a member attorney at Whitfield & Eddy Law, I currently focus my practice on litigating family law matters, including dissolution of marriage, custody, spousal support, domestic abuse, grandparent guardianship and termination of parental rights cases. I received my Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Management with honors from Baylor University in 1996. In 1999, I graduated from Drake University Law School. Shortly after graduation I moved to Dallas and was admitted to the Texas bar. I worked as an Assistant District Attorney with the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office prosecuting domestic abuse, operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, assault, robbery and felony narcotics cases until 2003 when I left to become a solo practitioner and focus my practice on family law matters in the Juvenile and Family Law Courts. I moved back to Iowa and joined Iowa Legal Aid in 2008 as a staff attorney. I represented victims of domestic violence as part of the Women’s Equal Justice Project and the Violence Against Women’s Act attorney during my time at Iowa Legal Aid. It is an honor to practice law and help my clients navigate through extremely difficult circumstances. I consider it a privilege that clients trust me to zealously advocate for their best interests and the best interests of their loved ones.

Jurisdiction:Iowa, Texas

Practice Area

Family Law

Handles divorce, custody, parenting time, and support with DV-informed safety planning, temporary orders, safe exchanges, discovery protections, and long-term financial stability.

Victims’ Rights

Explains survivor rights in criminal cases, including notices, attendance, restitution, privacy, protection orders, and input at bail, plea, sentencing, and post-conviction hearings.

Criminal Law

Guides reporting, evidence, bail conditions, no-contact orders, prosecutions or defenses, and record sealing, centering survivor safety and informed participation across the criminal process.

Juvenile/Dependency

Advocates in CPS cases to separate perpetrator from protective parent, ensure safe visitation, reasonable services, and trauma-informed findings without punishing the survivor.

Languages

English

Fees

Free Consultation

Education

B.B.A.
Baylor University
1999

Associations

Member
Texas State Bar
2000 - Present

Reviews


RATED 5.0

Aug 10, 2022Googlevia Google

Karen De La Cruz

RATED 5.0

Aug 10, 2020Googlevia Google

Carol Neils

"Danni was incredible! She guided me through the entire divorce process, even when it became much more involved than we had expected. I was well prepared for court. Danni offered emotional support as well as legal support. I would hate to see anyone go through a divorce, but, I would recommend Danni Harris 110%."