Judge Louis A. Bedford, Jr. Law Academy
Dallas, TX
Summer 2026
Developed with extensive community input, the new Judge Louis A. Bedford, Jr. Law Academy replaces the former W.H. Atwell Middle School, which opened in 1964. Serving 850 students in grades 6-8, the facility features a fully functioning courtroom, an elevated library and media center, a 900-seat competition gym and storm shelter, a 450-seat auditorium, and light-filled learning spaces throughout.
| Project Name | Judge Louis A. Bedford, Jr. Law Academy |
| Size | 157,000 SF |
| Budget | $56,000,000 |
| Completion Date | Summer 2026 |
| Location | Dallas, Texas |
| Owner | Dallas Independent School District |
| Contractor | Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc. |
