About Danni

Danni Harris is a attorney specializing in family law, practicing at Whitfield & Eddy Law in Des Moines, Iowa. She has been licensed to practice law for over 25 years, with admissions in both Texas and Iowa. In Texas, she was admitted on May 3, 2000, and holds Bar Card Number 24025412. In Iowa, she has been practicing since 2008. Ms. Harris earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Management with honors from Baylor University in 1996. She then obtained her Juris Doctor from Drake University Law School in 1999. At Whitfield & Eddy Law, Ms.

Harris focuses on family law matters, including divorce, child custody, spousal support, domestic abuse, grandparent visitation, guardianship, and termination of parental rights cases. She has extensive litigation experience, having participated in hundreds of trials throughout her career. Before returning to Iowa in 2008, Ms. Harris worked as an Assistant District Attorney with the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office in Texas, prosecuting cases such as domestic abuse, operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, assault, robbery. Felony narcotics. After moving back to Iowa, she joined Iowa Legal Aid as a staff attorney, representing victims of domestic violence through the Women’s Equal Justice Project and the Violence Against Women Act. Ms. Harris is a member of the American Bar Association, Iowa State Bar Association, Polk County Bar Association, Polk County Women Attorneys.

The Texas State Bar Association. She has been recognized for her pro bono work, receiving the Martindale-Hubbell Client Champion award in 2018 and being listed in The Best Lawyers in America in 2026. Clients commend Ms. Harris for her professionalism, compassion, and dedication. One client noted, "Danni was always professional, honest, and compassionate with every member of my family. She was a passionate advocate for my family in one of the worst times of our life." Ms. Harris continues to serve the Des Moines community, providing legal assistance to those navigating complex family law issues. **Sources:** - - - - **Disclaimer:** The information provided is based on publicly available sources and may not be exhaustive.

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Education

Drake University Law School

J.D. (1996)

1999

Baylor University

B.B.A. (1996) | Business Administration

1993

Accepted Jurisdictions

Texas
Iowa

Types of Cases Handled

family law practicing at Whitfield & Eddy Law in Des Moines Iowa

Office Locations

Main Office

 699 Walnut Street Suite 2000 Des Moines IA 50309