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Walter Shepard Felton Jr. (July 28, 1944 – April 29, 2022) was the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals of Virginia. He graduated from the University of Richmond in 1966 and the University of Richmond School of Law in 1969. Felton previously served as Deputy Attorney General of Virginia and law professor at the Marshall-Wythe School of Law.
Walter S. Felton Jr. | |
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Chief Judge of the Virginia Court of Appeals | |
In office April 1, 2006 – December 31, 2014 | |
Preceded by | Johanna L. Fitzpatrick |
Succeeded by | Glen A. Huff |
Judge of the Virginia Court of Appeals | |
In office September 1, 2002 – December 31, 2014 | |
Preceded by | Jere M. H. Willis Jr. |
Succeeded by | Mary Grace O'Brien |
Counsel to the Governor of Virginia | |
In office January 17, 1998 – January 12, 2002 | |
Governor | Jim Gilmore |
Preceded by | Mark Christie |
Succeeded by | Robert Blue |
Personal details | |
Born | Walter Shepard Felton Jr. July 28, 1944 Suffolk, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | April 29, 2022 77) | (aged
Political party | Republican |
Education | University of Richmond |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1969–1973 |
Unit | J.A.G. Corps |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Felton retired from the Court on December 31, 2014,[1] assuming senior status upon his retirement.
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