| Court & Place | Democrat | Republican | Notes/Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dana Huffman (D-Richardson)  | Richard "Scott" Walker (R-Fort Worth)  | Candidate (L) | |
| Campaign Mailing Address | 1143 Rockingham Dr. Suite 107 Richardson, TX 75080 | 201 West 14th Street | |
| Campaign Phone | |||
| Campaign Website | www.judgescottwalker.com | ||
| Social Media Links | twitter | ||
| Current Occupation | Justice, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals 2016-Present | ||
| Years of Texas Residency | Native Texan Lifetime resident | ||
| JD School & Year | Texas A&M School of Law | Baylor University School of Law 1997 | |
| Other Education | Stephen F. Austin State University, BA in Business Administration | Dallas Baptist University B.S. (with honors) | |
| Year of State Bar Licensure | 1998 | ||
| Legal Experience - Nonjudicial | Prosecutor for three cities | 18 years, prior to joining the Court in 2016. Private law practice Criminal defense & litigation Attorney of record on 1,000+ criminal cases First chair: 40+ district court jury trials Authored 100+ appellate briefs Civil Defense Veteran’s Disability Criminal Litigation | |
| Jury Trial Experience | First chair on 40+ district court jury trials | ||
| Appellate Judicial Experience | 2016 to present | ||
| Other Judicial Experience | municipal judge and magistrate for five cities | ||
| Board Certifications | |||
| Courts Admitted | Texas State Courts U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas | ||
| Honors and Awards | |||
| Prior Elections | 2016 General Election 54.75% win against 3 opponents 2016 Republican Primary Runoff 58% win 2016 Republican Primary 41.48% lead against 3 opponents | ||
| Most Recent Bar Polls | |||
| Key Endorsements (Max 5) | 2016 Endorsements United Republicans of Harris County Texas Petroleum PAC Jeff Kearney – Kearney, Wynn, Fort Worth George Milner III – Milner, Finn, Price, Dallas Tim Evans – Evans, Daniel, Moore, Evans & Biggs, Fort Worth | ||
| Judicial Philosophy (Max 250 words) | 2016 - As a judge on the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Judge Scott Walker has diligently upheld the laws of the State of Texas and the United States. He strongly believes in the separation of powers. He is ardently opposed to legislation from the bench. According to Judge Walker, “the role of the judiciary is to uphold the law and sometimes interpret ambiguities in the law, but not to make law.” As an appellate judge, Judge Scott Walker always adheres to the Constitution. He strives to ensure that all parties receive a fair and just review of all cases heard at the Court of Criminal Appeals. Judge Scott Walker diligently performs his duties as a judge with the highest degree of ethics, morals, and values. | ||
| Misc | City of Richardson Animal Shelter Advisory Commission, the Take Me Home Pet Rescue Board, the Richardson Humane Society, and volunteering for Respect-A-Bull, an anti-bullying organization | In addition to upholding the laws and Constitutions of Texas and the United States, because Judge Walker’s Christian faith is very important to him, he is determined to uphold the laws of God as well. Two verses that have come to mean a lot to him and which he is committed to following are: Amos 5:15, “Hate evil, love good, and maintain justice in the courts.” 2 Chronicles 19:6-7, “Consider what you do…for there is no injustice with the Lord our God…” | |
| Date Submitted by Candidate | Data gathered from public sources and/or previous profiles. |
