Jane M. Smith

Professional career

• Associate Justice of the Tulalip Tribal Court of Appeals in Washington State, serving on the tribal court system’s appellate level
• Listed in the Washington State Court Directory as an Associate Justice of the Tulalip Tribal Court of Appeals, located at 21 Coleville Street, Nespelem, WA 99155
• This is a different individual from the tribal court judge
• In summary: If you are seeking the judge in the Washington State Tribal Court system, Jane M. Smith is an Associate Justice of the Tulalip Tribal Court of Appeals, based in Nespelem, WA, and can be reached through the court’s official directory

Education

Additional information

• The Tulalip Tribal Court of Appeals is one of several tribal appellate courts in Washington, alongside the Colville, Chehalis, and other tribal courts.
• Associate Justices like Smith help interpret and apply tribal laws, resolve disputes, and ensure compliance with both tribal and applicable state laws.
• While Jane M. Smith is a current tribal court judge, there is also a Jane M. Smith with a legal career in federal and state government roles, including work as a Legislative Attorney at the Congressional Research Service and Attorney Advisor at the U.S. Department of the Interior.
• The court is part of the Washington State Tribal Courts system, which handles matters under tribal law and jurisdiction.