Background
Smith, Laurie Kathryn was born on August 1, 1938 in Eugene, Oregon, United States. Daughter of Laurence Edwin and Georgia Ruth (Staton) Fischer.
Smith, Laurie Kathryn was born on August 1, 1938 in Eugene, Oregon, United States. Daughter of Laurence Edwin and Georgia Ruth (Staton) Fischer.
Bachelor of Arts English, University Oregon, 1961. Juris Doctor, 1973.
Bar: 1973. Teacher Sisters School District (Oregon), 1962-1963, Bend School District (Oregon), 1963-1969. Partner firm Frye & Smith, Eugene, 1973-1981. Judge Lane County District Court, Eugene, since 1981, presiding judge, since 1986.
Member Oregon Judicial Fitness Commission, 1983-1984.
Chairman board of trustees Public Defender Services Lane County, 1980-1981. Board visitors U. Oregon Law School, Eugene, 1980-1984.
President of the board directors Eugene Opera, 1982-1984.
Member of Oregon District Judges Association, National Association Women Judges, Professional Women's Network Oregon, Lane County Bar Association.
Married Peter Evan Smith, July 27, 1962 (divorced June 1969). Married second, William Frye, January 10, 1977 (divorced April.