Practice areas: Criminal Defense, Appellate, Alternative Dispute Resolution; view more
Licensed in Texas since: 1998
Education: Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Backed by over 28 years of civil trial and appellate experience in state and federal courts, Cori A. Harbour delivers distinguished mediation services at The Harbour Law Firm, P.C., in El Paso, Texas. Serving Texas and New Mexico, she brings unparalleled skill to every dispute. Having represented individuals, small businesses, employee unions and Fortune 500 companies, she provides balanced, insightful guidance designed to resolve complex legal matters efficiently and professionally.
An alumna of The University of Texas at Austin, Ms. Harbour completed her bachelor’s degree in sociology before enrolling at Texas Southern University for legal studies. She received her Juris Doctor in 1997 and, in the following year, was admitted to the State Bar of Texas. She is additionally admitted to practice law in New Mexico and before multiple federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th, 9th and 10th Circuits, and district courts in Texas, New Mexico and Colorado.
Previously serving as an associate judge for the city of El Paso, Ms. Harbour leverages profound judicial perspective and neutral insight to guide successful mediations today. Her extensive leadership, including being a former president of the Texas Young Lawyers Association and the El Paso County Bar Association, a former director for the State Bar of Texas, and a current trustee of the Texas Bar Foundation, demonstrates deep commitment to the profession and fosters balanced, reliable dispute resolution.
Recognized with the El Paso Bar Association Pro Bono Award, named Outstanding Young Lawyer by the El Paso Young Lawyers Association and honored with the Texas Young Lawyers Association President’s Award of Merit, Ms. Harbour’s career reflects extraordinary dedication to public and client service. These prestigious accolades showcase her steadfast commitment to advocating for others and delivering reliable, high-caliber legal counsel. Every client benefits from her proven track record of relentless professional integrity and tireless devotion to achieving lasting legal resolutions.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense, Appellate, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Civil Litigation: Plaintiff, Civil Litigation: DefenseFocus areas
Appeals, Arrest & Arraignment, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Felony, Mediation, Misdemeanor, Murder, Theft
- 50% Criminal Defense
- 20% Appellate
- 10% Alternative Dispute Resolution
- 10% Civil Litigation: Plaintiff
- 10% Civil Litigation: Defense
First Admitted: 1998, Texas
Professional Webpage: https://harbourlaw.net/about
Educational Background
- B.A. in Sociology from the University of Texas at Austin (1993)
- U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeal
- United States Supreme Court
- New Mexico
- Texas
- J.D., cum laude, from Texas Southern University (1997)
Honors
- Texas Super Lawyer every year since 2008
- Guardian Ad Litem
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2008 - 2026