Kenneth R. Harris Jr.

Kenneth R. Harris Jr.

Google Rating

4.3(11 reviews)

  • 114 West Jefferson Street Monroe, NC 28112, Arnold & Smith PLLC - 200 N McDowell St, Arnold & Smith, PLLC - 114 West Jefferson Street
  • +1-855-370-2828
  • kharris@jklawyers.com
Family Law, Juvenile/Dependency

About:

Mr. Harris was born and raised in Charlotte along with his eight brothers and sisters. After attending Piedmont Open Middle, he attended and graduated from Woodberry Forest School in Orange, Virginia. Mr. Harris then attended Duke University, where he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Before attending law school, Mr. Harris taught ninth and tenth grade World History in Limestone, Tennessee and Rome, Georgia, where he was also a Resident Dorm Master and coached various sports teams, including the 1999 Lacrosse State Championship team. Mr. Harris attended Duke University for law school, where he participated on a National Moot Court team and graduated magna cum laude. After graduation, Mr. Harris was chosen to clerk for the Honorable Frank W. Bullock, Jr., United States District Court Judge for the Middle District of North Carolina. Upon completion of his clerkship, Mr. Harris moved back to Charlotte to work as a commercial litigator before becoming a Juvenile Defense Attorney on the Children's Defense Team at the Council for Children's Rights. For almost a decade, Mr. Harris represented children under 16 accused of crimes, children in mental health proceedings, or advocated for juvenile rights through our legislature and community groups. When Mr. Harris is not working, he enjoys spending some not-so-quiet time with his wife, Sarah, their five children, and two dogs.

Jurisdiction:North Carolina

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.

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

J.D.
Duke University School of Law
2002

Awards

Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2010
Charlotte's BEST in Family Law
Charlotte Observer
2023

Associations

Member
North Carolina State Bar
- Present
Member
Mecklenburg County Bar Association
- Present

Reviews


RATED 1.0

Jul 10, 2025Googlevia Google

Jessica Hayes

"Unprofessional, brash, and falsely self-assured. Emotionally charged and reactive. Unsavory history, purposely vague language used to exhibit respect for Mrs. Harris."

RATED 5.0

Aug 10, 2024Googlevia Google

Em. T.b

RATED 5.0

Aug 10, 2023Googlevia Google

Michael Christy

"One of the best lawyers to ever represent me and I had a few I would recommend him to everyone I know best in the business that is for sure thanks for all you have done for me kenneth Harris"

RATED 5.0

Aug 10, 2022Googlevia Google

call me dragon

"Ken is very professional, he went above and beyond my expectations, and made sure I got the best possible outcome for my situation."

RATED 5.0

Aug 10, 2022Googlevia Google

Amber Zanella

"He's a very intelligent man he managed to help me get full custody of my son and I highly recommend this Law Firm for any type of family law"