About
James Aulbaugh is one of the most sought after trial attorneys in the State, representing individuals in the Texas and Federal criminal justice systems, from initial investigation through trial.
James Aulbaugh is a graduate of Texas A&M University (B.S. A. Economics), the Texas Tech University Rawls College of Business (Master of Business Administration) and the Texas Tech University School of Law (Doctorate of Jurisprudence).
After law school, James Aulbaugh served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office for 13 years. During that time, James was assigned thousands of cases to prosecute, ranging from misdemeanors to Capital Murders. Outside of trial, James quickly developed a reputation for reasonableness, acute case analysis, fairness, and integrity while plea bargaining over a thousand cases and dismissing hundreds more. While in trial, James is known to be exceptionally well prepared, critically analytical, and incredibly persuasive to both Judge and Jury. James has participated in over 120 jury trials. As lead prosecutor, James never lost a capital felony trial, first degree felony trial, second degree felony trial, or third degree felony trial.
James held a number of leadership positions while at the Dallas County District Attorney’s office, including Felony Chief Trial Court Prosecutor and Misdemeanor Division Deputy Chief Prosecutor, where he was responsible for the oversight and training of 35 prosecutors. James was also tasked with the training of rookie police officers at numerous municipality police academies in the skills necessary for successful prosecution.
In July 2021, James left the District Attorney’s office to establish the Aulbaugh Law Firm. James now uses his skills, resources, and expertise in the defense of those accused of crimes and those injured by another’s negligence.
As of 2021, of the 106,591 attorneys in the State of Texas, James Aulbaugh is 1 of only 800 attorneys who are Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Notable Work
Recent Results: 2021-22
Dallas County
- Sexual Assault – No Billed by the Grand Jury
- Assault Family Violence – Dismissed
- Assault Family Violence – Dismissed
- Robbery – Case Not Filed by Police Agency
- Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon – No Billed
- Possession of a Controlled Substance – No Billed
- Felony DWI with a .28 Blood Test – Misdemeanor / Time Served
- Assault Family Violence – Dismissed
- DWI 2nd – Dismissed after winning Motion to Suppress for Illegal Search
- Assault Family Violence – Dismissed
- Juvenile Client granted Deferred Prosecution on misdemeanor offense
- Client with 2 counts of Assault Family Violence – Both Dismissed
- Secured Client Maximum Settlement on both First Party Insurance and Under Insured Motorist policy
Collin County
- Felony Theft – Rejected by the District Attorney’s Office
- Felony Probation Continued without Sanction
Tarrant County
- Felony Assault Family Violence – No Billed by the Grand Jury
- Assault of a Public Servant (2nd Degree Felony) – Reduced to Class B Misdemeanor
Van Zandt County
- Resisting Arrest – Rejected by District Attorney’s Office
- Public Intoxication – Dismissed
Marion County
- Felony Evading Arrest – Probation Revocation Withdrawn
Gregg County
- DWI – Probation Revocation Withdrawn
Rockwall County
- Client continued on Burglary of a Habitation (2nd Degree Felony) probation; Prosecution requested a 5 year prison sentence.
Denton County
- DWI – Credit for Time Served