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Smith, Walter Scott, Jr.
Born 1940 in Marlin, TX
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on September 11, 1984, to a new seat authorized by 98 Stat. 333. Confirmed by the Senate on October 3, 1984, and received commission on October 4, 1984. Served as chief judge, 2003-2010. Service terminated on September 14, 2016, due to retirement.
Other Federal Judicial Service:
U.S. Magistrate, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, 1983-1984
Education:
Baylor University, B.A., 1964
Baylor University School of Law, J.D., 1966
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on September 11, 1984, to a new seat authorized by 98 Stat. 333. Confirmed by the Senate on October 3, 1984, and received commission on October 4, 1984. Served as chief judge, 2003-2010. Service terminated on September 14, 2016, due to retirement.
Other Federal Judicial Service:
U.S. Magistrate, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, 1983-1984
Education:
Baylor University, B.A., 1964
Baylor University School of Law, J.D., 1966
Professional Career:
Private practice, Waco, Texas, 1966-1980
Judge, McLennan County [Texas] Fifty-Fourth District Court, 1980-1983