Atty. James Lee Bright

Atty. James Lee Bright

Mr. James Lee Bright is a lawyer practicing criminal, family, criminal defense and 1 other area of law.

Dallas Dallas 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About James Lee Bright at a glance

James Lee Bright is a Member based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at James Lee Bright Attorney & Counselor at Law. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, family law, and juvenile. Admitted to practice in Texas (1997) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas Texas Southern District Court Texas Eastern District (2004). Educated at University Of Tennessee (J.D. Southern, 1996) and Hampden-Sydney College (B.A. Southern, 1989). Active member of State Bar of Texas American Bar Association Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Dallas County Defense Law Association Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James Lee Bright is a lawyer practicing criminal, family, criminal defense and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Hampden-Sydney College in 1989, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • James practices at James Lee Bright Attorney & Counselor at Law in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James Lee Bright's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Lee Bright handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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Juvenile Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Dallas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Lee Bright

Where is James Lee Bright's law office located?
James Lee Bright's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is James Lee Bright Attorney & Counselor at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Lee Bright handle?
James Lee Bright focuses on criminal defense, family law, juvenile. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James Lee Bright practiced law?
James Lee Bright has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did James Lee Bright go to law school?
James Lee Bright earned their education at (J.D. Southern, 1996); (B.A. Southern, 1989).
How can I contact James Lee Bright for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Southern
University Of Tennessee
- 1996
B.A. Southern
Hampden-Sydney College
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas Texas Southern District Court Texas Eastern District
Admitted: 2004

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