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Judge N. Randy Smith
Nominee to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- Judge Randy Smith is highly qualified to serve on the Ninth Circuit,
having served as a respected state judge for more than a decade. His
nomination enjoys strong bipartisan support.
- Judge Smith was appointed as a district judge for Idaho’s
Sixth Judicial District in 1995. He won reelection in 1998
and 2002. Since 2004, he has served as the court’s Administrative
Judge.
- As a trial judge, Judge Smith has presided over more than 6,000
civil and criminal cases, including more than 50 trials and 100 appeals. He
is well known for his excellent mediation skills, having mediated
over 700 state and federal cases during his judicial career.
- The American Bar Association unanimously rated Judge Smith "Well
Qualified," its highest possible rating.
- Richard Stallings, chairman of the Idaho Democratic Party, member
of the Pocatello City Council, and former Idaho congressman (1985-93),
describes Judge Smith as "a fine judge." Speaking of mediations
that Judge Smith handled involving the City of Pocatello, Stallings
stated: "In both cases, he served us very well... He had done his
homework and was frank with people."
- Fred Hoopes, an Idaho Democrat, lawyer, and former state bar president,
has said that Judge Smith is "a great judge" and "a great guy," describing
him as "ethical, consistent, [and] conservative."
- Judge Smith has valuable experience as a corporate lawyer, appellate
and trial litigator, and professor in addition to his service on the
bench.
- Following graduation from Brigham Young University Law School
in 1977, Judge Smith worked as counsel for the J.R. Simplot Company. He
specialized in handling corporate, business, and tax law matters.
- From 1982 to 1995, Judge Smith practiced as a civil litigator
with the law firm of Merrill & Merrill, focusing on corporate
civil litigation and insurance defense cases. As part of his
appellate work, he argued two cases before the Ninth Circuit.
- Judge Smith serves as an adjunct professor in the management
and political science departments of Idaho State University, where
he has taught courses in business law, legal environment, and
judicial process. He previously taught accounting classes
at Boise State University and Brigham Young University.
- Judge Smith is dedicated to serving his community in many capacities.
- In 2005, Judge Smith received Idaho State University’s “Statesman
of the Year” award, which is presented each year to an Idahoan
who makes a significant contribution to the welfare of Idaho. Judge
Smith was honored for his efforts to reduce crime and prevent recidivism.
- In 2003, Judge Smith received the Idaho court system's George
G. Granada, Jr. Award for Professionalism as a trial judge, in
recognition of his demonstrated professionalism and for motivating
and inspiring his colleagues on the bench by character and action.
- In 2004-2005, Judge Smith was the first adjunct faculty member
to be selected as the Outstanding Teacher by the Idaho State University
College of Business.
- Judge Smith has given significant service as a leader in several
community organizations, including the Gate City Rotary Club and
the Boys Scouts of America.
- Judge Smith has served as a lay leader in his church, and he and
his wife are involved in community and church activities.
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