Robert Lynn Batts (November 1, 1864 – May 19, 1935), known professionally as R. L. Batts, was a United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

- Gender
- Male
- Race
- White
Prior employment
- Private practice, Austin, Texas1900–1917, 1924–1935
- Gulf Oil Corp.General counsel · 1919–1923
Professor of law · 1893–1900
State of TexasAssistant attorney general · 1891–1893- Private practice, Bastrop, Texas1886–1891
Appointments
1917–1919 · Appointed by Woodrow Wilson (Democratic)Term ended: Resignation
Education
LL.B. · 1886