Attorney W. Kent Walston announced today that he is running for Jefferson County Criminal District Court Judge. The announcement was made at the courthouse. The seat is being vacated by Judge John Stevens who has been nominated for U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas.
Walston tells FRONT ROW that he's excited. "I have the unique experience of being a police officer, a prosecutor, and a defense lawyer. I’ve covered all the bases of law enforcement."
Here's his press release.
BEAUMONT) - W. Kent Walston has announced his candidacy for Criminal District Court Judge.
Walston, a life long resident of Jefferson County, served his country in the United States Navy before becoming a Port Arthur Police officer where he received several letters of commendation and served as a field training officer. After eight years as a police officer, Walston attended Lamar University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He then worked for the City of Nederland as the Assistant City Manager for five years, where he was in charge of an $11 million budget. Walston then attended Baylor University School of Law where he graduated with a Doctor’s Degree in Jurisprudence. As a lawyer, Walston served for 2 years as an Assistant District Attorney with the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office where he prosecuted a variety of crimes. Afterwards, he began a private practice in the areas of family and criminal defense law. Two years ago, Walston was appointed as a master to preside over mental health hearings in Jefferson County.
“I have worked my way through the criminal justice system from beginning to end,” said Walston. “I have the life experiences that cannot be taught in law school or experienced by working only as an attorney.”
In addition to his professional experience, Walston has also served in numerous leadership positions with civic organizations and a variety of public service opportunities. He is currently the Vice President of the Hughen Center for Disabled Children and the President of the Bob Hope Charter School. He is an active member of the Jefferson County Bar Association where he is on the Board of Directors for the Bar and Chairman of the Law Practice Assistance Committee. He also participates in the Pro Bono program to assist those who do not have the financial resources to hire an attorney. In August 2009, Walston was one of twenty lawyers throughout Texas to be selected by the State Bar of Texas to attend LeadershipSBOT 2010, a program which recognizes attorneys for their leadership abilities. He is also on the Lamar University advisory council for para-legal studies and is a frequent lecturer for the Bar Association.
Walston has the proven Experience, Leadership, and Integrity and is uniquely qualified for the position of Criminal District Court Judge of Jefferson County.
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