U.S. District Judge Ortrie D. Smith

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Biography

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.

Education:
University of Missouri-Columbia, B.A., 1968
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, J.D. with distinction, 1971

Professional Career:
Private practice, Nevada, Missouri, 1971-1995

Contact Information

Ortrie D. Smith, District Judge Karen Hopkins, Judicial Assistant Eva Will-Fees, Courtroom Deputy Cynthia Johnson, Court Reporter		816-512-5645 816-512-5645 816-512-5659 816-512-5657
Steven Wolfe, Career Law Clerk Joshua Wille, Law Clerk
Address:	400 E. 9th Street, Room 8552 Kansas City, MO 64106
Courtroom:	8D

Opinions

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Scheduling & Trial Orders

Civil Scheduling and Trial Orders for Jury Trials

Civil Rules of Trial for Jury Trials

Civil Scheduling and Trial Orders for Non-Jury Trials

Civil Rules of Trial for Non-Jury Trials

Jury Instructions

View 8th Circuit Model Jury Instructions Site

Audio-Visual Equipment in Courtroom

Prior to trial, we urge all attorneys to schedule an appointment to test equipment. Visit our Courtroom Technology & Equipment page to view details regarding available technologies. For any additional requests or to view the equipment prior to a court hearing, please contact Eva Will-Fees, Courtroom Deputy, at 816-512-5659.

Judges

U.S. District Judge Ortrie D. Smith