Walter Scott Smith Jr.

Walter Scott Smith Jr.
Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
In office
2003–2010
Preceded byJames Robertson Nowlin
Succeeded bySamuel Frederick Biery Jr.
Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
In office
October 4, 1984 – September 14, 2016
Appointed byRonald Reagan
Preceded bySeat established by 98 Stat. 333
Succeeded byAlan Albright
Magistrate Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
In office
1983–1984
Personal details
Born (1940-10-26) October 26, 1940 (age 83)
Marlin, Texas, U.S.
EducationBaylor University (BA, JD)

Walter Scott Smith Jr. (born October 26, 1940) is a retired United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas.