Education

Paul earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Texas at Arlington and a law degree from the University of Houston School of Law. Before attending college, Paul began his career in law enforcement as a prison guard with the Texas Department of Corrections.

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Community Involvements

Paul proudly serves on the board of the Denton County Children’s Advocacy Center, and he is a member of the University of North Texas Criminal Justice Professional Advisory Council.

Family

Paul and his wife, Katherine, have been married and living in Denton County for over 30 years. They are the parents of three children.

Paul Johnson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice from the University of Texas at Arlington and a law degree from the University of Houston School of Law. He serves on the board of the Denton County Children’s Advocacy Center and is a member of the University of North Texas Criminal Justice Professional Advisory Council. He has been married to Katherine for over 30 years, and they have three children.

Paul Johnson - Criminal District Attorney - Denton County

Johnson, 59, graduated with a degree in criminal justice from the University of Texas at Arlington. He became a prison guard at the Eastham Unit in the East Texas town of Lovelady before getting his law degree at the University of Houston. After working as a private civil attorney for a few years, he moved on to the Denton County District Attorney's Office to get more experience, he said.

There, he served as an assistant district attorney for 15 years handling misdemeanor cases and later felonies.

Denton County district attorney Paul Johnson talks track record, possible fourth term

Paul Johnson previously worked as a prison guard with the Texas Department of Corrections and as an assistant district attorney in the Denton County District Attorney's Office.

Denton County District Attorney Paul Johnson talks track record ...

District Treasurer, Cindy Yeatts Brown
District Attorney, Paul Johnson
District Clerk, David Trantham

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Paul Johnson is running for his fourth term as Denton County’s District Attorney in the Republican primary on March 6, 2018. Johnson was first elected as the county’s top prosecutor in 2006 and has had opponents every four years since taking office. His current opponent in the GOP primary, Brent Bowen, ran unsuccessfully against Johnson 8 years ago.

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Paul currently serves as Denton County district attorney. He was first elected in 2006 and ran for a fourth term in 2018.

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Served for 15 years as an assistant district attorney, handling misdemeanor cases and later felonies.

- Served for 15 years as an assistant district attorney, handling misdemeanor cases and later felonies.

Legal Experience

But in other cases, pursuing justice means providing a Veteran, a first-time drug offender, or a non-violent individual diagnosed with a mental illness with the opportunity to participate in a treatment court program aimed at rehabilitation and recovery.

As your Criminal District Attorney, I strongly believe the primary responsibility of the District Attorney is to seek justice and enhance public safety for all citizens by aggressively, fairly, and ethically prosecuting those who violate the law. As such, my office will work hard to ensure Denton County remains a safe place to live and work.

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Today District Attorney Paul Johnson was honored to join other dignitaries and public officials in breaking ground for Denton County Friends of the Family’s new Family Justice Center in Denton. Mr. Johnson and the entire DA’s Office are proud to partner with DCFOF as we seek justice and healing for victims of domestic violence.

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I am blessed to work with some of the finest prosecutors, investigators, and staff in the State of Texas. Men and women committed to professional excellence, compassion and respect for victims, and the attainment of justice with the highest integrity and skill.

The primary duty of all prosecuting attorneys is "not to convict, but to see that justice is done." In some case cases, seeking justice and protecting the community means making sure that violent or habitual offenders are sentenced to prison. But in other cases, pursuing justice means providing a Veteran, a first-time drug offender, or a non-violent individual diagnosed with a mental illness with the opportunity to participate in a treatment court program aimed at rehabilitation and recovery.

The primary duty of all prosecuting attorneys is "not to convict, but to see that justice is done." In some case cases, seeking justice and protecting the community means making sure that violent or habitual offenders are sentenced to prison. But in other cases, pursuing justice means providing a Veteran, a first-time drug offender, or a non-violent individual diagnosed with a mental illness with the opportunity to participate in a treatment court program aimed at rehabilitation and recovery.

Prioritizes aggressive, fair, and ethical prosecution to seek justice and enhance public safety.

Partners with Denton County Friends of the Family to seek justice and healing for domestic-violence victims.

Supports prison sentences for violent or habitual offenders when necessary to protect the community.

Supports rehabilitation through treatment courts and recovery opportunities for veterans, first-time drug offenders, and nonviolent defendants with mental illness.

- Prioritizes aggressive, fair, and ethical prosecution to seek justice and enhance public safety.
- Partners with Denton County Friends of the Family to seek justice and healing for domestic-violence victims.
- Supports prison sentences for violent or habitual offenders when necessary to protect the community.
- Supports rehabilitation through treatment courts and recovery opportunities for veterans, first-time drug offenders, and nonviolent defendants with mental illness.

Public Safety

As of July 22, 2026, Paul Johnson did not have a website or any information online.

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- Supports prison sentences for violent or habitual offenders when necessary to protect the community.
- Supports rehabilitation through treatment courts and recovery opportunities for veterans, first-time drug offenders, and nonviolent defendants with mental illness.

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Staff Directory • Paul Johnson

Criminal District Attorney
(Denton)
Entered Office: 01-01-2007
Term Ends: 12-31-2030

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As Denton's criminal district attorney, he prosecutes civil and criminal actions under Texas law and presents cases before grand juries; he has held the office since 2007.

“My first priority will always be to help keep the community safe by standing up for victims in court and ensuring that violent offenders are held accountable for their crimes,” Johnson says on his website. “I also understand that justice sometimes requires providing a first-time drug offender, a deserving veteran, or an individual with a significant mental health issue a chance at rehabilitation and recovery.”

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Accomplishments

Paul is extremely proud of the many improvements in his office and the numerous accomplishments of his staff. As District Attorney, Paul spearheaded the development of Specialized Treatment Court Programs in Denton County, including the:

Driving While Impaired (DWI) Treatment Court Program
First Time Offender/ Drug Treatment Court Program
Mental Health Treatment Court Program
Veteran’s Treatment Court Program

Shared with Public Today District Attorney Paul Johnson was honored to join other dignitaries and public officials in breaking ground for Denton County Friends of the Family’s new Family Justice Center in Denton. Mr. Johnson and the entire DA’s Office are proud to partner with DCFOF as we seek justice and healing for victims of domestic violence.

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Supports rehabilitation opportunities and spearheaded Denton County treatment courts for driving-while-impaired cases, first-time drug offenders, people with mental health conditions, and veterans.

- Supports rehabilitation opportunities and spearheaded Denton County treatment courts for driving-while-impaired cases, first-time drug offenders, people with mental health conditions, and veterans.
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Paul Johnson is from Highland Village, Texas. He has a bachelor 27s degree in criminal justice from the University of Texas at Arlington and a law degree from the University of Houston School of Law. He and his wife, Katherine, have been married for over 30 years and have three children.

Paul is the Denton County District Attorney. Before taking this position, he worked as a private civil attorney for a few years. He also previously worked as a prison guard with the Texas Department of Corrections. 

Paul is currently the Denton County District Attorney. He was first elected in 2006 and is currently serving his fourth term.

Has a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a law degree, with prior experience as a prison guard before entering law.

Believes the District Attorney's primary responsibility is to seek justice and enhance public safety through ethical and aggressive prosecution of law violators.

Said, "Paul earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Texas at Arlington and a law degree from the University of Houston School of Law. Before attending college, Paul began his career in law enforcement as a prison guard with the Texas Department of Corrections."

Said, "These specialized programs enhance public safety and provide qualified veterans, first time offenders, and non-violent offenders with drug or alcohol dependency issues or mental health issues with an alternative path through the criminal justice process aimed at rehabilitation and recovery."

Paul Johnson is from Highland Village, Texas. He has a bachelor 27s degree in criminal justice from the University of Texas at Arlington and a law degree from the University of Houston School of Law. He and his wife, Katherine, have been married for over 30 years and have three children together.

Paul is the Denton County District Attorney. He previously worked as a guard with the Texas Department of Corrections.

Paul is currently serving his third term as the Elected Criminal District Attorney of Denton County. He was first elected in 2006.

Has a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a law degree, with prior experience as a prison guard in law enforcement.

Paul Johnson has a bachelor 27s degree in criminal justice from the University of Texas at Arlington and a law degree from the University of Houston School of Law. He and his wife, Katherine, have been married for over 30 years and have three children together.

Has a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a law degree, with prior experience as a prison guard before pursuing a legal career.

Supports specialized programs that provide alternatives to incarceration for veterans, first-time offenders, and non-violent offenders with substance abuse or mental health issues, focusing on rehabilitation and recovery.

When I saw that [case], it kinda brought me back to my childhood, and I had an epiphany," he said, adding that his broken household and tough upbringing allows him to relate to crime victims.

Paul is the Denton County District Attorney. He previously worked as a private civil attorney and served as an assistant district attorney for 15 years. Before attending college, he began his career in law enforcement as a prison guard with the Texas Department of Corrections.

Paul is currently serving his third term as the elected criminal district attorney of Denton County. He was first elected in 2006.

Has a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a law degree, with prior experience as a prison guard before entering law enforcement.

Supports specialized programs for veterans and non-violent offenders with substance abuse or mental health issues to promote rehabilitation and recovery in the criminal justice process.

Paul is the Denton County District Attorney. He works at the Denton County District Attorney’s Office.

Paul Johnson is currently the elected Criminal District Attorney of Denton County. He was first elected in 2006 and has served three terms.

Supports specialized programs for veterans and non-violent offenders with substance abuse or mental health issues to enhance public safety through rehabilitation and recovery.

Supports specialized programs for veterans and non-violent offenders with substance abuse or mental health issues to enhance public safety through rehabilitation.

Paul Johnson is currently the Denton County District Attorney representing Denton County.

Has a law degree from the University of Houston.

Believes the primary responsibility of the district attorney is to "seek justice and enhance public safety for all citizens by aggressively, fairly, and ethically prosecuting those who violate the law."

Supports programs that provide alternatives to incarceration for veterans, first-time offenders, and non-violent offenders with drug, alcohol, or mental health issues.

Has a law degree from the University of Houston School of Law.

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- District attorneys prosecute felony criminal cases on behalf of the state, presenting them to grand juries and working closely with law enforcement during investigations.
- They also represent victims seeking protective orders and assist in removing children from abusive homes as part of their responsibilities.
- They are elected to four-year terms.
- District attorneys in Texas make between $175,000 and $220,500, based on how long they have served in office. 

Acts as the attorney for the state of Texas in felony cases.