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Lavenski R. Smith (born October 31, 1958) is an American lawyer who has served as a judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit since 2002, serving as chief judge from 2017 to 2024. He previously served as an associate justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court from 1999 to 2000.
12 de out. de 2022 · U.S. Circuit Judge Lavenski Smith, an appointee of former Republican President George W. Bush who sits on the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, succeeds Oklahoma-based U.S. District Judge...
Lavenski R. Smith. United States Circuit Judge. Little Rock, Arkansas. 501-324-7310.
11 de mar. de 2024 · Judge Lavenski R. Smith completed his term as chief judge of the Eighth Circuit on March 10, 2024. He was succeeded by Judge Steven M. Colloton, who has served on the circuit since 2003.
13 de out. de 2022 · Lavenski Smith, chief judge of the St. Louis-based US appeals court, is the new chair of the senior-most committee of the judiciary’s policymaking body after his appointment by Chief Justice John Roberts.
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Lavenski R. Smith is a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit. He joined the court in 2002 after being nominated by former President George W. Bush. From 2017 to 2024, Smith served as chief judge of the district court. Early life and education
Circuit Judge Lavenski Smith, the first Black chief judge of the Eighth Circuit, was appointed by U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts to chair the Judicial Conference's executive committee. The Judicial Conference is responsible for policy changes and recommendations for the federal judiciary.
