Craig Smith

Professional career

• Before joining the appellate court, Smith was Presiding Judge of the 192nd Civil District Court in Dallas County from 2007 to 2021.
• Democratic‐party judge for Place 6 of the Texas Fifth Court of Appeals, elected November 3, 2020, with a career spanning over 26 years as a civil trial attorney and prior service as Presiding Judge of Dallas County’s 192nd Civil District Court

Education

Additional information

• 5th Court of Appeals of Texas, a position he assumed January 1, 2021, after winning the November 3, 2020 general election.
• Pro Bono Services Judge of the Year — Dallas Bar Association, 2008
• Judge of the Year — American Board of Trial Advocates, 2008
• First elected to that bench in 2006.
• Prior to that, he spent over 25 years in private practice as a civil trial lawyer
• Smith is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Civil Trial Law and Personal Injury Law.
• He has served on the State Bar of Texas Court Administration Task Force Committee and Pattern Jury Charge Committee.
• He is an Advocate member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and has served on its National Board