Reggie Barnett Walton (born February 8, 1949, in Norfolk, Virginia) is a prominent American jurist serving as a Senior United States District Judge for the District of Columbia. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from West Virginia State College in 1971 and a Juris Doctor from the American University Washington College of Law in 1974. Walton began his legal career as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the District of Columbia (1976–1980) and later for the Superior Court of the District of Columbia (1980–1981). In 1981, President Ronald Reagan appointed him to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, where he served until 2001. That year, President George W. Bush nominated him to the federal bench, and he was confirmed by the Senate, taking his seat on September 24, 2001. Walton assumed senior status on November 1, 2013. He has presided over several high-profile cases, most notably the 2007 perjury trial of I. Lewis 'Scooter' Libby, Vice President Dick Cheney's chief of staff, where Libby was convicted. Walton also served as a judge on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) from 2007 to 2014, presiding over it from 2012 to 2013. Known for his no-nonsense approach, he has been involved in cases related to national security, government transparency, and political controversies. His judicial philosophy emphasizes strict adherence to the law and has drawn both praise and criticism for his rulings on sensitive matters.