A Plano resident since 1989 and municipal prosecutor for the City of Wylie since 1995, High has extensive experience in both law and political activism. After receiving his B.B.A. in accounting and finance from BaylorUniversity and his law degree from BaylorLawSchool, he began his career as a tax accountant with Price Waterhouse and Company in New York. He passed the State Bar of Texas in 1985 and the New York State Bar in 1987 and is currently in private practice, handling all aspects of legal representation. His additional experience includes serving as Collin County District Attorney from 1988 through 1993 and practicing private law with the firm of Grubbs, High, Goeller, and Associates from 1993 through 2002.  Since 2002, High has operated a general law practice in Dallas and CollinCounties as the Law Offices of Don High.

His political involvement includes serving as a Precinct Chair of the Collin County Republican Party, VP of Membership for the Collin County Republican Men’s Club, and as a party delegate to state and county conventions, in addition to his work on various local, state, and national campaigns. 

High is also a 2007 graduate of Leadership Plano, a community leadership development program sponsored by the Plano Chamber of Commerce.  He has also served on the board for Live from Plano as its treasurer, and has performed in the show for many years.

In his speech to supporters, High introduced his campaign theme, “It’s High Time”, and pointed out the level of criminal law experience required to effectively serve on the bench, noting that over 80% of the County Court’s business is criminal law. Since 1991, High has been a Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialist and even has experience in defending a death penalty case.  He has tried over 1,000 cases in his career, either as prosecution or defense – including over 300 jury trials and over 700 bench trials.

"I am pleased to announce my candidacy for County Court at Law #6, a bench that was previously occupied by Greg Willis.  I am uniquely qualified to serve as judge in this Court, as I have practiced law for over twenty years, am board certified in criminal law, and thus have the experience, qualifications and temperament to ably serve the citizens of Collin County", said High. 

High’s former partner mentioned another important judicial characteristic, saying “The number one thing to consider is whether a lawyer’s moral compass is pointing true north. Don’s soul is right, and that’s what we need in our judges. He is definitely running for all the right reasons.”

Campaign Manager Kay Baird added, “CollinCounty has had an outstanding judiciary and it is important that we retain that quality. Don’s candidacy will ensure that this level of competence will continue. He will be a proud addition to the court.”

The CountyCourt of Law elections will be held on March 2, 2010. More information about High’s experience and campaign platform is available at www.donhigh.com.