Background
Henley, J. Smith was born on May 18, 1917 in St. Joseph, Arkansas, United States.
Henley, J. Smith was born on May 18, 1917 in St. Joseph, Arkansas, United States.
University of Arkansas. University of Arkansas (Bachelor of Laws).
Referee in bankruptcy Western District Arkansas, 1943—1945. Associate general counsel Federal Communications Commission, 1954—1956. Director Office of Administrative Procedure, Department Justice, 1956—1958.
Judge The United States of America District Courts (eastern and western districts) Arkansas, 1958—1975, United States Court Appeals (8th circuit), Harrison, Arkansas, 1975—1982, senior judge, 1982—1997. Member Judicial Conference Subcommittee on Supporting Personnel, 1975—1977, Advisory Committee on Appellate Rules, 1978—1984.
Member of American Bar Association, Arkansas Bar Association, American Judicature Society.
Married Dorothy Henley. Children: Jane K., Wordna S. Henley Deere.