American lawyer
Walter S. Felton Jr. |
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In office
April 1, 2006 – December 31, 2014 |
| Preceded by | Johanna L. Fitzpatrick |
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| Succeeded by | Glen A. Huff |
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In office
September 1, 2002 – December 31, 2014 |
| Preceded by | Jere M. H. Willis Jr. |
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| Succeeded by | Mary Grace O'Brien |
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In office
January 17, 1998 – January 12, 2002 |
| Governor | Jim Gilmore |
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| Preceded by | Mark Christie |
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| Succeeded by | Robert Blue |
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| Born | Walter Shepard Felton Jr.
(1944-07-28)July 28, 1944
Suffolk, Virginia, U.S. |
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| Died | April 29, 2022(2022-04-29) (aged 77) |
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| Political party | Republican |
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| Education | University of Richmond |
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| Allegiance |  United States |
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| Branch/service | United States Army |
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| Years of service | 1969–1973 |
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| Unit | J.A.G. Corps |
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| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
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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.
Felton retired from the Court on December 31, 2014,[1] assuming senior status upon his retirement.
Judge Felton died on April 29, 2022.[2][3][4][5]
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