Judge Walter Williams of the Psi Lambda Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity honored

Psi Lambda Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, honored Chattanooga native and former City Court Judge Walter Williams for Lifetime Achievement and 50 years of membership at Alpha Phi Alpha.

The presentation was at a celebration on Saturday.

Judge Williams first won a seat on the bench in 1991. His no-nonsense approach and unconventional judgments earned him national attention and is credited with helping reduce repeat offenders by 50 percent in city court during his tenure, Brotherhood officials said.

Judge Williams retired in 2003 after 12 years at the bank.