Alma mater

Abilene Christian University

7 U.S. federal judges studied here. See where it ranks among law schools by judges produced.

Judges

JudgeDegreeRoleYear
Steven Lee SmithMusic Education, with high honorsJustice1974
Robert Lee PitmanB.S.Judge1985
Matthew Joseph KacsmarykB.A.Judge1999
Brantley David StarrB.A.Judge2001
April L. Farrissumma cum laudeJustice2006
Jack PopeJustice
Jeffrey S. BoydJustice

Source: FJC Biographical Directory. Data last verified 2026-08-15. Verify against the primary source before relying.