David Counts

Walter David Counts III


Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
Incumbent
Assumed office January 17, 2018
Appointed by	Donald Trump
Preceded by	Robert A. Junell
Magistrate Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
In office 2009 – January 17, 2018

Personal details
Born	Walter David Counts III 1961 (age 63–64) Knox City, Texas, U.S.
Education	Texas Tech University (BA) St. Mary's University (JD)
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army Texas Army National Guard
Years of service	1989–2019
Rank	Colonel
Battles/wars	Afghanistan War
Awards	See list Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal Meritorious Service Medal (2) Army Commendation Medal (3) Army Achievement Medal Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (5) National Defense Service Medal Afghanistan Campaign Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Armed Forces Reserve Medal Army Service Ribbon Overseas Service Ribbon Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon (6) Texas Outstanding Service Medal Texas Combat Service Ribbon Texas Faithful Service Medal (4)

Walter David Counts III (born 1961) is a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas. He was formerly a United States magistrate judge of the same court.