Judge Field is a native Texan who was born in Houston and grew up outside of College Station.

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As an undergraduate, Judge Field earned a B.A. in Political Science from Texas A&M University, where he graduated summa cum laude.

He received his law degree from the University of Texas School of Law, where he graduated with honors and was named to the Order of the Coif.

He now lives in Liberty Hill with his wife Melinda, and they have three grown children.

He is a mentor for The University of Texas (UT) School of Law Mentoring Program and a Deacon and Trustee of Austin Baptist Church. Field received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Texas A&M University and a Juris Doctor from UT Austin School of Law.

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Scott K. Field is a native Texan who was born in Houston and grew up outside of College Station. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Texas A&M University and a law degree from the University of Texas School of Law. He lives in Liberty Hill with his wife, Melinda, and they have three grown children; he is also a mentor for the University of Texas School of Law Mentoring Program and a deacon and trustee of Austin Baptist Church.

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Judge Field began his career by serving as a law clerk on the Texas Supreme Court, for Hon. Raul Gonzalez.

He then began private practice at Baker Botts, L.L.P., where he practiced in the trial and appellate departments.

He then co-founded York, Keller & Field, L.L.P., before forming The Field Law Firm, PLLC.

Prior to serving on the 480th District Court, Field was a partner at Butler Snow LLP in Austin, where he practiced in the appellate advocacy and commercial litigation groups.

Before joining Butler Snow, Judge Field served a six-year term on the Third Court of Appeals in Austin.

Served as a law clerk for Texas Supreme Court Justice Raul Gonzalez.

Practiced trial and appellate law at Baker Botts, L.L.P.

Co-founded York, Keller & Field, L.L.P., and later formed The Field Law Firm, PLLC.

As a partner at Butler Snow LLP, practiced appellate advocacy and commercial litigation.

As a Third Court of Appeals justice, served a six-year term in Austin.

- Served as a law clerk for Texas Supreme Court Justice Raul Gonzalez.
- Practiced trial and appellate law at Baker Botts, L.L.P.
- Co-founded York, Keller & Field, L.L.P., and later formed The Field Law Firm, PLLC.
- As a partner at Butler Snow LLP, practiced appellate advocacy and commercial litigation.
- As a Third Court of Appeals justice, served a six-year term in Austin.

Legal Experience

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Judicial Administration

“Serving on the Fifteenth Court of Appeals is an honor and a responsibility I take seriously. Every case deserves thoughtful, impartial review grounded in the law, not politics.”
— Justice Scott Field

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As a judge, I believe in applying the law as written—not rewriting it to fit personal views or political outcomes. The Constitution, statutes, and precedents are the foundation of our legal system. It’s my job to interpret and apply them fairly and consistently.

Said every case deserves impartial review grounded in law rather than politics.

Believes judges should apply the Constitution, statutes, and precedents as written rather than rewrite law for personal or political outcomes.

- Said every case deserves impartial review grounded in law rather than politics.
- Believes judges should apply the Constitution, statutes, and precedents as written rather than rewrite law for personal or political outcomes.

Judicial Philosophy

Ethics & Conduct

Mentors through the University of Texas School of Law Mentoring Program.

Serves as a deacon and trustee of Austin Baptist Church.

- Mentors through the University of Texas School of Law Mentoring Program.
- Serves as a deacon and trustee of Austin Baptist Church.

Community Involvement

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Scott K. Field

Judge Field is a native Texan who was born in Houston and grew up outside of College Station. He now lives in Liberty Hill with his wife Melinda, and they have three grown children. As an undergraduate, Judge Field earned a B.A. in Political Science from Texas A&M University, where he graduated summa cum laude. He received his law degree from the University of Texas School of Law, where he graduated with honors and was named to the Order of the Coif.

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Scott K. Field earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Texas A&M University and a law degree from the University of Texas School of Law. He lives in Liberty Hill with his wife, Melinda, and they have three children.

My Judicial Philosophy

Serving on the Fifteenth Court of Appeals requires impartiality, discipline, and a firm commitment to the rule of law.

As a judge, I believe in applying the law as written—not rewriting it to fit personal views or political outcomes. The Constitution, statutes, and precedents are the foundation of our legal system. It’s my job to interpret and apply them fairly and consistently.

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Believes judges should apply the Constitution, statutes, and precedent fairly and consistently, without regard to personal views or political outcomes.

- Believes judges should apply the Constitution, statutes, and precedent fairly and consistently, without regard to personal views or political outcomes.

Judge Field is a native Texan who was born in Houston and grew up outside of College Station. He now lives in Liberty Hill with his wife Melinda, and they have three grown children.

As an undergraduate, Judge Field earned a B.A. in Political Science from Texas A&M University, where he graduated summa cum laude.  

He received his law degree from the University of Texas School of Law, where he graduated with honors and was named to the Order of the Coif.

He is a mentor for The University of Texas (UT) School of Law Mentoring Program and a Deacon and Trustee of Austin Baptist Church.

Governor Abbott Appoints Inaugural Members To Fifteenth Court Of Appeals

Scott K. Field was born in Houston and grew up outside College Station. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Texas A&M University and a law degree from the University of Texas School of Law. He lives in Liberty Hill with his wife, Melinda, and their three children, and is a deacon and trustee of Austin Baptist Church.

The Governor has appointed Scott A. Brister as Chief Justice, Place 1, Scott K. Field, Place 2, and April L. Farris, Place 3, to the Fifteenth Court of Appeals, effective September 1, 2024, for terms set to expire on December 31, 2026, or until their successors shall be duly elected and qualified.

Prior to his appointment to serve as a Justice on the Fifteenth Court of Appeals, Scott K. Field served as the inaugural Judge for the 480th District Court of Williamson County.

Prior to serving on the 480th District Court, Field was a partner at Butler Snow LLP in Austin, where he practiced in the appellate advocacy and commercial litigation groups. Before joining Butler Snow, Judge Field served a six-year term on the Third Court of Appeals in Austin. During his six years on that court, Justice Field was among the top ten most productive appellate court justices in the State of Texas, including in the top 5 in four of those years.

Prior to serving on the 480th District Court, Field was a partner at Butler Snow LLP in Austin, where he practiced in the appellate advocacy and commercial litigation groups. Before joining Butler Snow, Judge Field served a six-year term on the Third Court of Appeals in Austin. During his six years on that court, Justice Field was among the top ten most productive appellate court justices in the State of Texas, including in the top 5 in four of those years.

Judge Field began his career by serving as a law clerk on the Texas Supreme Court, for Hon. Raul Gonzalez.

He then began private practice at Baker Botts, L.L.P., where he practiced in the trial and appellate departments.

He then co-founded York, Keller & Field, L.L.P., before forming The Field Law Firm, PLLC.

He then began private practice at Baker Botts, L.L.P., where he practiced in the trial and appellate departments.

He then co-founded York, Keller & Field, L.L.P., before forming The Field Law Firm, PLLC.

Was appointed to the Fifteenth Court of Appeals.

Served as the inaugural judge of Williamson County's 480th District Court.

Served six years on the Third Court of Appeals in Austin.

Practiced appellate advocacy and commercial litigation as a partner at Butler Snow LLP in Austin.

Practiced in trial and appellate departments at Baker Botts, L.L.P.

Served as a law clerk on the Texas Supreme Court for Justice Raul Gonzalez.

- Was appointed to the Fifteenth Court of Appeals.
- Served as the inaugural judge of Williamson County's 480th District Court.
- Served six years on the Third Court of Appeals in Austin.
- Practiced appellate advocacy and commercial litigation as a partner at Butler Snow LLP in Austin.
- Practiced in trial and appellate departments at Baker Botts, L.L.P.
- Co-founded York, Keller & Field, L.L.P., and later formed The Field Law Firm, PLLC.
- Served as a law clerk on the Texas Supreme Court for Justice Raul Gonzalez.

“Serving on the Fifteenth Court of Appeals is an honor and a responsibility I take seriously. Every case deserves thoughtful, impartial review grounded in the law, not politics.”
— Justice Scott Field
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Texans deserve a judiciary that is independent, even-handed, and faithful to our Constitution. That’s what I strive to deliver every day.

Believes judges should apply the Constitution, statutes, and precedent fairly and consistently, without political considerations or personal views.

- Believes judges should apply the Constitution, statutes, and precedent fairly and consistently, without political considerations or personal views.

Additionally, he is a Life Fellow of both the Texas Bar Foundation and the Austin Bar Foundation.

He serves on the Board of Directors of the Texas Aggie Bar Association, as a Mentor in the University of Texas School of Law Mentoring Program, and on the Board of Advisors of the UT Law Aggie Society.

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- In Texas, appeals from district and county courts, except death penalty cases, go to one of 14 intermediate courts of appeal.
- There are a total of 80 appellate court seats, distributed variably among the courts based on population across the 14 districts.
- Courts with more than three justices decide cases in rotating panels of three.
- Justices are elected in partisan elections for six-year terms.
- The yearly salary for a Court of Appeals justice in Texas is between $192,500 and $255,050 based on the total number of years they have served.

Hears appeals on orders and decisions made by lower trial courts.