About James W. Smith, Jr.
Born 1943. James W. Smith, Jr. is an American lawyer, judge and actor.
James Wilbur Smith Jr. (born October 28, 1943) is an American judge who joined the Supreme Court of Mississippi in January 1993 and served as chief justice from March 2004 until 2008.
Prior to running for a seat on the state supreme court, Smith had worked on the Mississippi Youth Court, and chaired the state Council of Youth Court Judges from 1991 to 1992.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped James W. Smith, Jr.'s
Frequently asked questions
Who is James W. Smith, Jr.?
American judge
When was James W. Smith, Jr. born?
James W. Smith, Jr. was born on 28 October 1943 in Mississippi.
What is James W. Smith, Jr.'s occupation?
James W. Smith, Jr. is a lawyer, judge and actor.
What nationality is James W. Smith, Jr.?
James W. Smith, Jr. is American.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: James W. Smith, Jr.
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James W. Smith, Jr.. https://biography.guide/james-w-smith-jr/
MLA: "James W. Smith, Jr.." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-w-smith-jr/.
Chicago: "James W. Smith, Jr.." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/james-w-smith-jr/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:03 UTC