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Walter J. Gex III
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| Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi | |
| In office March 24, 2004 – November 12, 2020 |
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| Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi | |
| In office February 26, 1986 – March 24, 2004 |
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| Appointed by | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | Seat established by 98 Stat. 333 |
| Succeeded by | Louis Guirola Jr. |
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| Born | March 29, 1939 Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | November 12, 2020 (aged 81) Diamondhead, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Education | University of Mississippi (B.A.) University of Mississippi Law School (LL.B.) |
Walter J. Gex III (born March 29, 1939 – died November 12, 2020) was an important judge in the United States. He served as a federal judge for the Southern District of Mississippi. This means he worked in a special court that handles cases about federal laws.
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About Walter J. Gex III
Walter J. Gex III was born in Bay St. Louis, a town in Mississippi. He grew up and later became a respected lawyer and judge.
His Education Journey
Walter Gex went to college at the University of Mississippi. He earned his first degree, a Bachelor of Arts, in 1962. After that, he continued his studies at the University of Mississippi Law School. He received his law degree, called a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), in 1963.
His Early Career as a Lawyer
After finishing law school, Walter Gex started working as a private lawyer.
- From 1963 to 1972, he practiced law in Jackson, Mississippi.
- Then, from 1972 to 1986, he moved his law practice back to his hometown of Bay St. Louis.
Becoming a Federal Judge
In 1986, Walter J. Gex III was chosen for a very important job.
Nomination and Confirmation
On January 29, 1986, President Ronald Reagan nominated him to be a new judge. This new judge position was for the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi. The United States Senate then had to approve his nomination. They confirmed him on February 25, 1986. He officially started his work as a judge on February 26, 1986.
Senior Status
On March 24, 2004, Judge Gex took on what is called "senior status". This means that a judge who is older and has served for a long time can reduce their workload. They still hear cases but not as many as a full-time judge.
His Passing
Walter J. Gex III passed away on November 12, 2020. He died in Diamondhead, Mississippi.
