Robert William Wells | |
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| Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri | |
| In office March 3, 1857 – September 22, 1864 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Arnold Krekel |
| Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Missouri | |
| In office June 27, 1836 – March 3, 1857 | |
| Nominated by | Andrew Jackson |
| Preceded by | James H. Peck |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
| 3rd Attorney General of Missouri | |
| In office 1826–1836 | |
| Preceded by | Rufus Easton |
| Succeeded by | William Barclay Napton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 29, 1795 Winchester, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | September 22, 1864 (aged 68) Bowling Green, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Resting place | Woodland-Old City Cemetery, Jefferson City, Missouri, U.S. 38°34′02.1″N 92°09′45.4″W / 38.567250°N 92.162611°W |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Known for | Seal design |
Robert William Wells (November 29, 1795 – September 22, 1864) was an American lawyer and jurist who served as judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri (1857–1864) and the United States District Court for the District of Missouri (1836–1857). He previously served as the 3rd attorney general of Missouri from 1826 to 1836. Wells is credited with designing the Missouri State Seal.