Smith, Ortrie D. Born 1946 in Jonesboro, AR Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri Nominated by William J. Clinton on June 30, 1995, to a seat vacated by Howard F. Sachs. Confirmed by the Senate on August 11, 1995, and received commission on August 14, 1995. Assumed senior status on April 30, 2011. Education: University of Missouri-Columbia, B.A., 1968 University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, J.D., 1971 Professional Career: Private practice, Nevada, Missouri, 1971-1995