James Winters
Bio
James C. Winters is a seasoned criminal trial lawyer with a robust educational background and extensive experience as a prosecutor.
He graduated from the University of Texas School of Law in 2013, where he honed his trial advocacy skills, preparing himself for a career in criminal law. During his time in law school, he received the Dean’s Achievement Award in Texas Criminal Procedure: Pretrial for earning the highest grade in the class. He was also a staff editor for the American Journal of Criminal Law and a member of the interscholastic mock trial team, earning election into the prestigious Order of Barristers. His commitment to trial advocacy was further recognized with a scholarship for excellence in the field.
Before law school, James graduated magna cum laude from Hofstra University with a B.A. in Political Science and minors in Speech, Communication, and Rhetorical Studies, as well as Legal Studies in Business. He was also a Division 1 college athlete during his undergraduate years.
Employment
James began his legal career at the Travis County Attorney’s Office in 2014, where he prosecuted misdemeanors, including DWI, assault, and family violence cases. In 2017, he transitioned to the Travis County District Attorney’s Office as a felony prosecutor, starting in the Juvenile Division and later focusing on cases in the Family Violence Division and the White Collar Crime Division. His work ranged from trying serious felony cases like aggravated kidnapping and manslaughter to handling complex white collar crimes involving large financial losses.
In 2020, James joined the Bell County District Attorney’s Office, where he prosecuted high-profile cases, including capital murder and major felonies such as aggravated robbery and organized criminal activity.
Teaching
Beyond his courtroom work, James is committed to educating future legal professionals. Since 2014, he has been involved with the University of Texas School of Law’s Trial Advocacy Program, where he now serves as an adjunct professor for the Advocacy Survey course. Additionally, he lectures on effective negotiation with prosecutors and has coached a national championship jury selection team. He also teaches Criminal Law II at St. Edward’s University, covering various criminal offenses and defenses.
Today, James applies his in-depth knowledge and experience as a former prosecutor to defend the constitutional rights of clients in the face of all types of state and federal charges in Georgetown and across Texas. His wealth of experience makes all the difference in every case he touches.