Background
Smith, James W. was born on October 28, 1943 in Louisville, Mississippi, United States.
Smith, James W. was born on October 28, 1943 in Louisville, Mississippi, United States.
Bachelor of Science, University of Southern Mississippi, 1965; Juris Doctor, Jackson School Law, 1972; Master of Education with honors, Mississippi College, 1973.
Private practice, Pearl, 1972-1978; private practice, Brandon., 1979-1980; prosecuting attorney, City of Pearl, 1973-1980; district attorney, 20th Judicial District, 1977-1982; judge, Rankin County, 1982-1992; Supreme Court justice, Center District, since 1993. Instructor courtroom procedure and testifying Mississippi Law Enforcement Training Academy, 1980-1991.
With United States Army, 1966-1969. Member Veterans of Foreign Wars, Mississippi State Bar Association, Rankin County Bar Association, National Wildlife Federation, National Wild Turkey Federation, Jackson Downtown Rotary Club.