Hugh Waters

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Hugh Waters
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Prior offices:
United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas
Years in office: 1997 - 2002

Years in office: 1981 - 1997
Education
Bachelor's
University of Arkansas, 1955
Law
Saint Louis University School of Law, 1964
Personal
Birthplace
Hackett, AR


Hugh Franklin Waters (1932-2002) was a federal judge for the United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas.

Waters was nominated by President Ronald Reagan on August 28, 1981, to a seat vacated by Paul Williams; he was confirmed by the Senate on October 21, 1981, and received commission on October 26, 1981. From 1981-1997, he served as the chief judge. He assumed senior status on August 1, 1997. He served the Western District of Arkansas until his death on April 16, 2002. Waters was succeeded in this position by Robert Dawson.

Early life and education

  • University of Arkansas, B.S.Ag.E., 1955
  • Saint Louis University School of Law, LL.B., 1964

Professional career

  • U.S. Navy Lieutenant (JG), 1955-1958
  • Engineer and attorney, Ralston-Purina Company, St. Louis, Missouri, 1958-1966
  • Company attorney, 1964-1966
  • Private practice, Springdale, Arkansas, 1967-1981
  • Part-time instructor, University of Arkansas Law School, 1968

Judicial nominations and appointments

Western District of Arkansas

Waters was nominated by President Ronald Reagan on August 28, 1981, to a seat vacated by Paul Williams;[1] he was confirmed by the Senate on October 21, 1981, and received commission on October 26, 1981. From 1981-1997, he served as the chief judge. He assumed senior status on August 1, 1997. He served the Western District of Arkansas until his death on April 16, 2002. Waters was succeeded in this position by Robert Dawson.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
Paul Williams
Western District of Arkansas
1981–1997
Seat #2
Succeeded by:
Robert Dawson