Scott Field at a glance
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- Court of Appeals Justice
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Scott Field
Court of Appeals Justice · Texas 15th Court of Appeals
Biography
Professional career
- Before his current appointment, Field was the inaugural judge of the 480th Judicial District Court in Williamson County, appointed in 2022.
- Judge, Court of Appeals of Texas, 2012-present
- The Place 2 judge on the newly created Fifteenth Court of Appeals in Texas, appointed by Governor Greg Abbott, with his term beginning on September 1, 2024
- Partner at Butler Snow LLP in Austin
Education
- Texas A & M University-College Station — B.A.
- B.A. in Political Science from Texas A&M University, graduating summa cum laude, and a J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law, where he was named to the Order of the Coif.
Additional information
- Running for re-election in the general election on November 3, 2026.
- focusing on appellate advocacy and commercial litigation.
- Prior to his judicial service, Field had a distinguished career in private practice.
- He also co-founded York, Keller & Field, L.L.P., and later formed The Field Law Firm, PLLC.
- Early in his career, he clerked for Justice Raul Gonzalez on the Texas Supreme Court and practiced at Baker Botts, L.L.P., gaining experience in both trial and appellate law.
- His work on the Fifteenth Court of Appeals emphasizes impartiality, strict adherence to the law, and clear, well-reasoned opinions.
- He also served a six-year term on the Third Court of Appeals in Austin, consistently ranking among the top five most productive appellate justices in Texas.
- His judicial experience spans both trial and appellate courts, giving him a well-rounded perspective on complex legal issues.
- His career reflects a commitment to judicial excellence, preparation, and respect for the legal process, both on the bench and in private practice.
- He is a Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation and the Austin Bar Foundation, and is active in professional organizations including the Federalist Society, Texas Supreme Court Historical Society, and Christian Legal Society.
- He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Texas Aggie Bar Association and mentors law students at the University of Texas School of Law.
- A native Texan, Field was born in Houston and grew up near College Station.
- He currently resides in Liberty Hill with his wife, Melinda, and they have three adult children.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Filing requirements
Statewide
In Texas appellate courts, attorneys must electronically file civil and criminal documents, subject to a good-cause motion; self-represented parties may e-file but are not required to do so.
Attorneys in civil cases must electronically file documents. Attorneys in criminal cases must electronically file documents except for good cause shown in a motion filed in the appellate court.Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure, Rule 9.2, Electronic Filing ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure, Rule 9.2, Electronic Filing
Texas 15th Court of Appeals
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