James Oren Browning (born April 6, 1956) is an American attorney serving as a senior United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico.

- Gender
- Male
- Race
- White
Prior employment
- Private practice, Albuquerque, New Mexico1983–1987, 1988–2003
State of New MexicoDeputy attorney general · 1987–1988
Law clerk , Hon. Lewis F. Powell · 1982–1983
Law clerk , Hon. Collins J. Seitz · 1981–1982
Appointments
2003–present
2003–2026 · Appointed by George W. Bush (Republican)
Education
J.D. · 1981- Yale UniversityB.A. · 1978