He met Carrie, the love of his life, on July 20, 1995, and they have been together ever since. They live with their two children in Carrollton. He enjoys playing tennis, basketball, guitar, and drums.

About – The Website of Judge Brandon Birmingham

Judge Birmingham grew up in Carrollton, Texas, and is a graduate of R. L. Turner High school. As the Captain of the Baylor Men’s Tennis Team, he graduated as a student-athlete before attending and graduating from South Texas College of Law. Before joining the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office in 2002, he was an intern for Chief Justice Michael Schneider at the First District Court of Appeals in Houston, Texas.

Education

B.S., Baylor University
J.D., South Texas College of Law

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Brandon Birmingham grew up in Carrollton, Texas. He earned a Bachelor of Science from Baylor University and a law degree from South Texas College of Law. He lives with Carrie and their two children in Carrollton.

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District Judge | 292nd Judicial District
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Brandon Birmingham is currently the presiding judge of the 292nd District Court in Texas.

Brandon Birmingham is currently the presiding judge of the 292nd District Court in Texas. Prior to taking the bench, he was Chief Felony Prosecutor and Cold Case Unit Chief in the Dallas County DA's Office.

Brandon Birmingham is an adjunct faculty member. He previously served as chief felony prosecutor and Cold Case Unit chief in the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office, and as an intern for Chief Justice Michael Schneider at the First District Court of Appeals in Houston.

He is seeking his 4th term as the presiding Judge of the 292nd Judicial District Court in Dallas County.

Re-Elect Judge Brandon Birmingham for the 292nd Judicial District Court, Dallas County

About Brandon Birmingham
Professional Experience
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, Visiting Professor (2019 - Present)
Texas District Court, Judge - District 292 (2015 - Present)
Dallas County District Attorney, Chief Felony Prosecutor (2002 - 2014)

Brandon Birmingham - BallotReady

Brandon currently serves as the presiding judge of the 292nd Judicial District Court in Dallas County. He has served as a Texas district court judge for District 292 since 2015.

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2026 Texas General Election

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As a state district court judge, he oversees all felony, probate, and civil cases, authorizes naturalization and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

Served as chief felony prosecutor and Cold Case Unit chief in the Dallas County District Attorney's Office.

Interned for the chief justice of the First District Court of Appeals in Houston before joining the Dallas County District Attorney's Office in 2002.

- As a state district court judge, he oversees all felony, probate, and civil cases, authorizes naturalization and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.
- Served as chief felony prosecutor and Cold Case Unit chief in the Dallas County District Attorney's Office.
- Interned for the chief justice of the First District Court of Appeals in Houston before joining the Dallas County District Attorney's Office in 2002.

Legal Experience

Upon taking the bench in 2016, Judge Birmingham created AIM Court, a second-chance court for youthful offenders. By completing the curriculum created in conjunction with the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office, The Dallas County Public Defender’s Office, The Community Corrections Case Managers, and Community Treatment Providers, successful participants will have their indicted cases dismissed, thus removing the hazards of a lifetime felony conviction. They will also learn life skills that will serve their efforts to become productive members of society.

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In 2015, he partnered with then-Dallas County District Attorney Susan Hawk to create a unique second chance program called A.I.M. Court to address the problem of mass incarceration by offering an innovative curriculum to address the root causes of the offenders conduct. Once completed, the indictments are dismissed, and the DA will agree to an immediate expunction thereby allowing the participant to be free from a lifetime felony conviction.

As a district judge, presided over the Felony Domestic Violence Court from 2016–2020.

From 2016-2020, Judge Birmingham presided over the Felony Domestic Violence Court. Created in 2014 by Judge Rick Magnis and Dr. Jill Johansson-Love, the Court is committed to protecting the victims of intimate partner domestic violence by eliminating abusive behavior patterns of offenders.

Created AIM Court, a second-chance program that dismisses cases for youthful offenders who complete its curriculum.

- Created AIM Court, a second-chance program that dismisses cases for youthful offenders who complete its curriculum.

Judicial Administration

JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
"Valuable experience only comes from actual participation. My first-hand experience inside a courtroom makes me the best choice. I didn’t just read about trials and wrongful convictions in briefs and transcripts. I lived them. I firmly believe that judges should not to legislate from the bench where the law is black and white. But where discretion lies - in those gray areas of our law where justice lives or dies - I’ve got a record of practicing and interpreting the law so that no question ever lingers about the veracity of a person’s conviction or the fairness of their punishment."

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#### Being a Judge isn’t a popularity contest. It’s about making decisions so that outcomes in criminal cases stand firmly on two pillars: the law as equally applied and the facts as they are fairly and fully developed.

#### In his first year on the bench, Judge Birmingham taped a note to his bench: “BE HUMBLE. This bench does not belong to you. It belongs to the people.” The note still faces him, serving as a constant reminder that he works for the citizens of Dallas County. “I promise to work hard, remain fiercely independent, and use that little note as my guide.”

Believes judges should not legislate from the bench where the law is clear and should use discretion to ensure convictions and punishments are fair.

Said judicial decisions should apply the law equally, rest on fully and fairly developed facts, and remain independent.

- Believes judges should not legislate from the bench where the law is clear and should use discretion to ensure convictions and punishments are fair.
- Said judicial decisions should apply the law equally, rest on fully and fairly developed facts, and remain independent.

Judicial Philosophy

As of July 22, 2026, Brandon Birmingham’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Community Involvement

Brandon Birmingham

- Served as chief felony prosecutor and Cold Case Unit chief in the Dallas County District Attorney's Office.
- Interned for the chief justice of the First District Court of Appeals in Houston before joining the Dallas County District Attorney's Office in 2002.

- As a district judge, presided over the Felony Domestic Violence Court from 2016–2020.

- Said judicial decisions should apply the law equally, rest on fully and fairly developed facts, and remain independent.

For Candidate Brandon Birmingham on Issue judicial-philosophy: Advocates for serving people, adhering to the rule of law, interpreting text as written, exercising judicial restraint, considering opposing viewpoints, and crafting clear and fair opinions.

Co-created AIM Court to address mass incarceration by providing an innovative curriculum aimed at the root causes of offender conduct, offering dismissal and a second chance upon successful completion.

Brandon Birmingham is from Texas. He has a bachelor's degree in political science and government from Baylor University and a law degree from South Texas College of Law.

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Brandon is a judge for the 292nd Judicial District Court in Dallas County. He also serves as a continuing legal education lecturer, a visiting professor at Southern Methodist University Law School, a podcast creator and host, and a legal commentator.

Candidate Spotlight: Brandon Birmingham

Brandon is currently a judge on the 292nd Judicial District Court in Dallas County.

As a district court judge, Birmingham oversees civil and criminal trials outside the jurisdiction of lower courts and exercises exclusive authority to grant divorces, annulments, and legal separations; to determine the validity of marriage; to grant adoption; to determine the competency of individuals; to issue protective orders; and to administer probate proceedings.

Is a frequent Continuing Legal Education Lecturer, a former member of the College of the State Bar of Texas, a visiting professor at Southern Methodist University Law School, podcast creator and host, and legal commentator.

As the Dallas County District Attorney and Chief Felony Prosecutor from 2002 to 2014, Birmingham managed felony prosecutions and oversaw significant criminal cases.

Co-created AIM Court to address mass incarceration by providing an innovative curriculum that offers offenders a second chance upon successful completion.

Brandon Birmingham has a bachelor 27s degree from Baylor University and a law degree from the University of Texas.

Leads Family Domestic Violence Court, focusing on protecting victims of intimate partner domestic violence and addressing abusive behavior patterns of offenders.

For Candidate Brandon Birmingham on Issue judicial-philosophy:  
Supports practicing and interpreting the law to ensure clarity in convictions and fairness in punishments.

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- District judges manage Texas district courts, which are trial courts with general jurisdiction, and have exclusive authority over felony cases. A judge may be presiding over a civil, criminal, juvenile, or special court. They also share jurisdiction with Texas county courts.
- Texas has over 470 district courts, each presided over by a single judge. Some courts cover multiple counties, while others are assigned to single counties based on population size.
- District judges are elected through partisan elections for four-year terms. Candidates must be between 25 and 75 years old, have lived in the district for at least 2 years, and be licensed lawyers with at least 4 years' experience.
- The annual salary for district judges ranges from $175,000 to $245,500, depending on years of service.

Presides over a trial court with general jurisdiction. 