Cape Cod Criminal Defense & Civil Trial Attorney
Harrison Barrow is a trial attorney based in Hyannis, Massachusetts, serving Cape Cod and the Commonwealth. A third-generation lawyer and second-generation Massachusetts criminal defense advocate, he represents clients in complex criminal charges and civil litigation. In addition to his independent practice, Harrison is proud to serve Of Counsel to Princi Mills Law PC, collaborating with their experienced legal team to deliver expanded trial advocacy resources and stellar representation across Cape Cod.
He earned his undergraduate degree from Harvard University Extension School (Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Social Sciences, with a focus on Psychology), then his Juris Doctor from Chicago-Kent College of Law as a merit scholar, with a certificate in criminal litigation. While at Chicago-Kent he attended the Summer Program in Law at Cambridge University and served as an associate editor of the Chicago-Kent Journal of International and Comparative Law. He clerked for the Cook County Public Defender's Office, Homicide Task Force, in Chicago.
Harrison's practice extends beyond criminal defense to include civil litigation, representing business owners, contractors, and individuals in complex payment, breach of contract, and construction disputes. He is also panel certified to represent children and parents in complex child and family law cases. He is an active member of several professional organizations including the Barnstable Bar Advocates, Massachusetts Bar Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Professional Credentials
Third-generation attorney and second-generation Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer
Proven record of success representing clients in District and Superior court trials
Of Counsel at Princi Mills Law PC, collaborating on complex civil and criminal litigation
Top 100 Trial Lawyers and Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
Avvo 10.0 “Superb” Rating from peers and clients
Graduate of the National Criminal Defense College
First Justice’s Pro Bono Publico Award
Member: MACDL, NACDL, Massachusetts Bar Association, Barnstable Bar Advocates
Education, Training & Admissions
Education
- Juris Doctor: Chicago-Kent College of Law (Merit Scholar; Certificate in Criminal Litigation; Chicago-Kent Journal of International and Comparative Law Associate Editor)
- Bachelor of Liberal Arts, Social Sciences (Psychology focus), Harvard University Extension School
- Cambridge University Summer Law Program: Certificate of Completion (Cambridge, England)
Court Admissions
- Commonwealth of Massachusetts (All District and Superior Courts)
- U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Specialized Legal Training
- National Criminal Defense College (NCDC): Graduate (Trial Practice Institute)
- Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) panel certifications: Criminal Defense, Children and Family Law (CAFL)
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