A Day for Justice: International Wrongful Conviction Day

A Day for Justice: International Wrongful Conviction Day

Every step of our legal system must be anchored in truth, fairness, and accountability. On Friday, October 2, 2026, I am honored to join fellow judges, legal professionals, investigators, and advocates for “A Day for Justice: A Wrongful Conviction Day,” hosted at the University of Texas at Arlington.

Sponsored by exoneree Christopher Scott, his organization House of Renewed Hope, and the UTA Criminal Justice Department, this event brings together voices across the entire spectrum of our justice system to examine the root causes of wrongful convictions and explore how we can work together to ensure equal justice under law.

I will be taking part in Panel 1: Judges (10:00 AM – 11:00 AM) alongside Judge Stephanie Huff and Judge Shequitta Kelly. Our discussion, Perspective From the Bench: A Conversation on Fairness, Accountability, and the Role of the Courts in Justice, will focus on the bench’s responsibility in maintaining procedural integrity, ensuring evidentiary rigor, and guarding against miscarriages of justice.

Event Details:

  • Date & Time: Friday, October 2, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

  • Location: University of Texas at Arlington – Maverick Activity Center (MAC), Multi-Purpose Room 133 (500 W Nedderman Dr, Arlington, TX 76013)

  • Admission: Free and Open to the Public

Ensuring that every story is heard and that justice is never denied requires continuous commitment from all of us in the legal community. I encourage students, legal practitioners, and community members to attend.

An Overview of the New Bail Laws In Texas

An Overview of the New Bail Laws In Texas

Judge Birmingham presented a lecture for the Texas State Bar College on July 8th, 2026 in Galveston, Texas. “I am grateful to Planning Committee Member and Justice for the 5th Court of Appeals Tina Clinton for the invitation to share my thoughts on the newly reformed bail laws now in effect. I want to thank Judge Alfonso Charles, Presiding Judge of the 124th Judicial District, for his guidance and for sharing his materials. I’d also like to thank Dallas County Chief Magistrate Tim Sommers for offering his suggestions to the paper. Finally, I’d like to thank Judge Bert Richardson for allowing me to showcase his talents behind the camera lens by using his extraordinary picture as the title slide and anchor for my presentation.” In addition to the lecture, Judge Birmingham wrote a very brief paper to be published by the State Bar, a copy of which you can view after the jump. Read More

Thank you, DCDLA!

Thank you, DCDLA!

On Friday, June 5, 2026, Judge Birmingham had the privilege of presenting a case study on Ethics to the Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers’ Association (DCDLA) at Lone Star Park. Titled “Dynamite Bob and the Cahaba River Bridge Boys,” the presentation offered an immersive, deep-dive analysis into the investigation and complex prosecution surrounding the trial against Robert E. Chambliss for his role in the infamous Birmingham Church Bombing case. Read More

DCDLA Ethics Presentation – 6/5/26

DCDLA Ethics Presentation – 6/5/26

Judge Birmingham has been invited to share an ethics presentation by the Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association based on his research into the Birmingham Church Bombing trial. “The CLE will give a detailed account of the trial against Robert E. Chambliss for his role in the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church on September 15th, 1963 that killed Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, Addie Mae Collins and Cynthia Wesley.” The lecture is a precursor to the next installment of Judge Birmingham’s podcast, “A Murderous Design” called “Dynamite Bob and the Cahaba River Bridge Boys.” Find out more about the project and how to sign up for the CLE after the jump. Read More

Coming to Galveston: An Overview of the Texas Bail Reform

Coming to Galveston: An Overview of the Texas Bail Reform

Judge Birmingham has accepted an invitation to speak by the Texas Bar College this summer in Galveston. “I am honored to announce that I have been invited to speak at the Texas Bar College Summer CLE in Galveston this year. It is a privilege to return to this prestigious gathering of legal minds, and I am sincerely grateful to the Texas Bar College for the opportunity to share my perspective on the new bail laws in Texas.” Read More

Judge Birmingham on Voices of the Innocent Podcast

Judge Birmingham on Voices of the Innocent Podcast

In a recent episode of the Voices of the Innocent podcast, Judge Brandon Birmingham sat down with hosts and Associate Professors of Criminology & Criminal Justice at TCU Dr. Rashaan DeShay and Dr. Katherine Polzer to discuss the impact of wrongful convictions on the criminal justice system, the importance of jury participation and his personal experience in trying 2 DNA exoneration cases while the Chief of the Cold Case Unit in Dallas. Take a listen after the jump…

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Judge Birmingham on Law & Crime: Matthew Lee Richards

Judge Birmingham on Law & Crime: Matthew Lee Richards

Judge Birmingham recently appeared on Law&Crime Network’s “Sidebar” to discuss the case of a former youth pastor in Kansas who was sentenced to decades in prison for stabbing his wife and children and setting their house on fire. During the segment, Judge Birmingham emphasized the “betrayal of the natural affections” and the rare insight into the last moments of a crime as told by surviving witnesses.  Click here to watch the entire episode.

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