Reggie B. Walton

Reggie B. Walton
Name	Reggie B. Walton
Birth date	1949
Birth place	Washington, D.C., United States
Education	Howard University (B.A.), Howard University School of Law (J.D.)
Occupation	Judge, Attorney, Military Officer
Years active	1970s–present
Known for	Federal judgeship, notable rulings, military service

Reggie B. Walton is a senior United States District Judge who served on the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. He was appointed to the federal bench after a lengthy career as a prosecutor, military officer in the District of Columbia National Guard and as an adviser in high-profile investigations. Walton has presided over cases involving national security, public corruption, and regulatory enforcement, drawing attention from institutions such as the United States Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the United States Senate.

Early life and education

Walton was born in Washington, D.C. and attended local schools before matriculating at Howard University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts. He continued at Howard University School of Law for his Juris Doctor, joining alumni networks that include members of the Congressional Black Caucus, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, and leaders from Smithsonian Institution circles. Walton’s formative years connected him with figures from institutions such as Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, D.C. Public Schools, and civic leaders associated with Frederick Douglass National Historic Site events.

Legal and military career

Walton began his legal career as an assistant U.S. attorney in the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia and later as principal deputy in the United States Department of Justice. He served in the United States Army Reserve and the District of Columbia National Guard, attaining officer rank while working alongside personnel tied to Fort Meade, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, and the Pentagon. His prosecutorial work intersected with investigations involving the FBI, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation. Walton prosecuted cases collaborating with agencies including the Securities and Exchange Commission, Federal Reserve Board, and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission when financial crime elements arose. He also served as a military judge and legal adviser in matters that connected to the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces and the Judge Advocate General's Corps (United States Army).

Federal judicial service

Walton was nominated by a United States President to the United States District Court for the District of Columbia and confirmed by the United States Senate, receiving a commission to serve on the federal bench. He presided alongside colleagues from the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, and his docket included matters brought by parties represented before the Supreme Court of the United States, the United States Attorney General, and various federal agencies. Walton assumed senior status after years of active service and has handled cases referred from judges within the Federal Judicial Center circuits and panels associated with the Administrative Office of the United States Courts.

Notable cases and rulings

Walton presided over high-profile litigation involving the United States Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and matters touching the National Security Agency. He issued rulings in cases that engaged statutes such as provisions enforced by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, the Federal Trade Commission, and enforcement actions connected to the Department of Homeland Security. Walton supervised criminal trials that implicated defendants investigated by the Internal Revenue Service, prosecuted by the United States Attorney's Office, and sometimes appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. His decisions drew commentary from legal scholars at institutions like Georgetown University Law Center, Columbia Law School, and Harvard Law School, and were analyzed in media outlets including reporters linked to the Washington Post, the New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal. Walton handled matters with national implications that intersected with policies from the White House, reports from the Congressional Research Service, and oversight actions by committees of the United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Academic and public service roles

Beyond the bench, Walton has lectured and taught at law programs and appeared at symposia sponsored by American University Washington College of Law, George Washington University Law School, and Howard University School of Law. He participated in panels with academics from Yale Law School, Stanford Law School, and practitioners from the American Bar Association, the District of Columbia Bar, and civic groups including the Brookings Institution and the Urban Institute. His public service included engagement with veterans’ organizations such as the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and contributions to judicial education delivered through the Federal Judicial Center.

Personal life and honors

Walton’s personal affiliations include civic and professional memberships with entities like the American Bar Association, the National Bar Association, and community organizations around Washington, D.C. He has received recognitions from legal institutions and civic groups that include awards presented by the District of Columbia Bar Foundation, university alumni associations such as Howard University Alumni Association, and honorary mentions from public policy centers including the Brookings Institution. Colleagues and mentees from federal offices including the United States Attorney's Office, the Department of Justice, and military legal communities have noted his impact on judicial practice and mentorship.

Category:1949 births Category:Living people Category:African-American judges Category:United States District Court judges Category:Howard University alumni