James Robinson (May 11, 1843 – March 22, 1933) was a justice of the North Dakota Supreme Court from 1917 to 1922.

Born in Michigan, Robinson began his education in Canada, where he taught school for a short time.

[2] Robinson graduated from the Michigan State University College of Law on March 5, 1868, and thereafter engaged in the private practice of law in Wisconsin until 1883, during which time he also served a term as District Attorney of Trempealeau County.

[2] While serving as a Justice, he wrote a weekly "Saturday Evening Letter" column about the work of the court for the Bismarck Tribune.

[2] He had an opposition to the doctrine of precedent and stare decisis, which attracted criticism upon his practice.