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Judge Walter David Counts 3

Judge

District Court, W.D. Texas

Walter David Counts 3 is a Judge on the District Court, W.D. Texas, serving since 2018. The appointment came from Donald Trump in 2018. Education: B.A. from Texas Tech University; J.D. from Saint Mary's College. Earlier federal service: District Court, W.D. Texas.

Court
District Court, W.D. Texas
Position
Judge
Appointed By
Donald Trump
Active
2009 – present
Party
Republican
ABA Rating
Well Qualified (2017)

Education

  • B.A.Texas Tech University (1983)
  • J.D.Saint Mary's College (1986)

Career History

  • JudgeDistrict Court, W.D. Texas (2018 – present) — appointed by Donald Trump
  • Magistrate JudgeDistrict Court, W.D. Texas (2009 – 2018)
  • colonel2007 – present
  • state judge advocate2006 – present
  • Texas Army National Guard1989 – present
  • U.S. Army lieutenant colonel2004 – 2006
  • Assistant U.S. attorney1995 – 2009
  • Assistant district attorney1991 – 1995
  • Private practice1990 – 1991
  • judge advocate1989 – 2006
  • Assistant district attorney1987 – 1990
  • Private practice1986 – 1987

Cases before Judge Counts

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About this profile

Biographical details on this page — court, position, appointing authority, service dates, education, and career history — are public record, sourced from the CourtListener judicial directory. They are not legal advice and do not predict how Judge Counts will decide any matter.