Walter David Counts III
b. 1961 · Knox City, TX
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas | Judge | Donald J. Trump (Republican) | Jan 17, 2018 | — |
Education
- Texas Tech University, B.A., 1983
- St. Mary's University School of Law, Texas, J.D., 1986
Professional Career
Texas Army National Guard, 1989- ; judge advocate, 1989-2006; state judge advocate, 2006- ; colonel, 2007-; Private practice, Austin, Texas, 1986-1987, 1990-1991; Assistant district attorney, Travis County, Texas, 1987-1990, 1991-1995; Assistant U.S. attorney, Western District of Texas, 1995-2009; U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, 2004-2006
Other Federal Judicial Service
- U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, 2009-2018