U.S. Magistrate Judge Matthew H. Watters

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Year Service Began: 2023

 Education

  • J.D., The Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University (2002)
  • M.S., National War College (2021)
  • B.A., Canisius College (1999)

Military Service

  • Commissioned May 1999 (ROTC Distinguished Military Cadet)
  • Active Duty:  2003-2010, 2013-2014, 2020-2021
  • Current Rank:  Colonel, US Army Reserve, Judge Advocate General’s Corps
  • Select Decorations and Distinction:  Three Combat Tours in Support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom
  • Three-time Recipient of the Bronze Star Medal; Awarded the Combat Action Badge; Paratrooper Insignia

Legal practice

  • US Immigration Judge, 2019-2023
  • Assistant US Attorney / Supervisory Assistant US Attorney – Western District of Texas; Culminating as Chief, Del Rio Division, 2010-2019
  • US Army Judge Advocate, 2003-2010 (Active Duty)
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