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Smith, Ortrie D.
Born 1946 in Jonesboro, AR
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the 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, B.A., 1968
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, J.D., 1971
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the 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, B.A., 1968
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, J.D., 1971
Professional Career:
Private practice, Nevada, Missouri, 1971-1995