Walter Shepard Felton Jr. (July 28, 1944 – April 29, 2022) was the

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of the

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. He graduated from the University of Richmond in 1966 and the University of Richmond School of Law in 1969. Felton previously served as Deputy

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and law professor at the

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. Felton retired from the Court on December 31, 2014, assuming senior status upon his retirement. Judge Felton died on April 29, 2022.

References

Virginia Bar Association News in Brief, April 2002
featuring a brief biographical sketch marking Felton's appointment to the Court
University of Richmond Alumni News, Fall 2006
featuring another brief sketch marking Felton's appointment as Chief Judge
Panel Discussion on the Role of Judges in Legal Education
Judge Felton reporting 1944 births 2022 deaths Virginia lawyers Judges of the Court of Appeals of Virginia University of Richmond alumni People from Suffolk, Virginia {{Virginia-state-judge-stub