Judge Craig Smith - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Craig Smith is a justice for the 5th Court of Appeals of Texas. He was elected to the bench on November 3, 2020.

Prior to his election, Smith was a judge for the 192nd (Civil) District Court in Dallas County, a position to which he was elected in 2006. Before that, he spent twenty-five years as an attorney in private practice.

Smith earned a B.B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin in 1973. Then, in 1976, he completed a J.D. at Texas Tech University School of Law. He is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law and Personal Injury Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

His memberships have included the Court Administration Task Force Committee and the Pattern Jury Charge Committee of the State Bar of Texas. He has served as president of the Texas Association of District Judges, and he has sat on the Board of Directors of the American Board of Trial Advocates and AIDS Services of Dallas.

He is a recipient of the Judge of the Year Award from the American Board of Trial Advocates (2008) and the Pro Bono Services Judge of the Year Award from the Dallas Bar Association (2008).

Smith is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Craig Smith

ANH TRONG TUAN HOANG vs. KINGDOM GROUP INVESTMENTS INC. ET AL

On January 31, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dallas County. Judge SMITH, CRAIG presiding.

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Jan 31, 2024

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CREST FOODS INC. vs. WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.

On December 5, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dallas County. Judge SMITH, CRAIG presiding.

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Dec 05, 2023

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Dec 08, 2023

STINE EQUIPMENT LLC vs. PROSPERITY BANKet al

On July 26, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dallas County. Judge SMITH, CRAIG presiding.

8 Files

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Jul 26, 2023

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Oct 07, 2023

ROCKY DURON & ASSOCIATES INC vs. HAPPY STATE BANK

On March 20, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dallas County. Judge SMITH, CRAIG presiding.

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Mar 20, 2023

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Aug 28, 2023

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. vs. DWIGHT SCOTT

On February 21, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dallas County. Judge SMITH, CRAIG presiding.

9 Files

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Feb 21, 2023

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Default Judgment

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Aug 30, 2023

WELLS FARGO BANK NA vs. TRUIST BANK

On January 5, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dallas County. Judge SMITH, CRAIG presiding.

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Jan 05, 2023

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Default Judgment

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Sep 29, 2023

WELLS FARGO BANK NA vs. TRUIST BANK

On January 5, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dallas County. Judge SMITH, CRAIG presiding.

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Jan 05, 2023

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Oct 02, 2023

MCG VENTURE PARTNERS LP vs. FIRST NATIONAL BANK TEXAS

On September 12, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dallas County. Judge SMITH, CRAIG presiding.

10 Files

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Sep 12, 2022

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Stipulated Judgment

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Aug 30, 2023

INVESTMENT RETRIEVERS, INC vs. PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

On July 20, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dallas County. Judge SMITH, CRAIG presiding.

3 Files

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Jul 20, 2021

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Want of Prosecution

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191st District Court

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Dallas County, TX

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Oct 08, 2021

RUTH ANN WILDER vs. ELIZABETH SMITH

On March 11, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dallas County. Judge SMITH, CRAIG presiding.

3 Files

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Mar 11, 2021

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Apr 01, 2021

AMERICAN EXPRESS NATIONAL BANK vs. CHARLES FOSTER

On March 4, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dallas County. Judge SMITH, CRAIG presiding.

7 Files

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Mar 04, 2021

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Judgment (Other)

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Apr 01, 2021

VERONICA MARTINEZ vs. ANGELIQUE SALAZAR

On March 1, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dallas County. Judge SMITH, CRAIG presiding.

2 Files

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Mar 01, 2021

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Apr 01, 2021

MERCEDES-BENZ FINANCIAL SERVICES USA LLC vs. TERRANCE SHAW

On February 25, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dallas County. Judge SMITH, CRAIG presiding.

3 Files

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Feb 25, 2021

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Apr 01, 2021

ADVANCED HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY, LLC vs. MARCO AZUA

On February 11, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dallas County. Judge SMITH, CRAIG presiding.

24 Files

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Feb 11, 2021

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Stipulated Judgment

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Apr 01, 2021

SUMMER ONTIVEROS, et al vs. TKC HOLDINGS, LLC

On February 10, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dallas County. Judge SMITH, CRAIG presiding.

11 Files

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Feb 10, 2021

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Judgment (Other)

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Mar 31, 2021

BETTY RAHE vs. MERIDIAN SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY, et al

On February 9, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dallas County. Judge SMITH, CRAIG presiding.

6 Files

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Feb 09, 2021

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Removal

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Oct 12, 2021

MARSHA ESPINOZA vs. U-HAUL CO OF TEXAS

On February 8, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dallas County. Judge SMITH, CRAIG presiding.

11 Files

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Feb 08, 2021

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Stipulated Judgment

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Oct 08, 2021

J.G. WENTWORTH ORIGINATIONS, LLC vs. REDACTED ANNUITANT

On February 2, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dallas County. Judge SMITH, CRAIG presiding.

8 Files

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Feb 02, 2021

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Settlement

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Aug 28, 2023

SRS DISTRIBUTION, INC. vs. WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.

On January 28, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dallas County. Judge SMITH, CRAIG presiding.

2 Files

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Jan 28, 2021

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Oct 10, 2021

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION vs. AUTOFLEX LEASING-DALLAS I LLC

On January 21, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dallas County. Judge SMITH, CRAIG presiding.

11 Files

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Jan 21, 2021

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Oct 08, 2021

IWC HOLDINGS OF TEXAS, LLC vs. CAPITAL ONE, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

On January 20, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dallas County. Judge SMITH, CRAIG presiding.

2 Files

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Jan 20, 2021

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Oct 11, 2021

ANITA D. CARAWAY, et al vs. ANDREA O. MANDELA, et al

On January 19, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dallas County. Judge SMITH, CRAIG presiding.

9 Files

Filed

Jan 19, 2021

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Removal

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Mar 10, 2021

METROCITY HOLDINGS, LLC vs. WRIGHT BROTHERS AIRCRAFT TITLE, INC

On January 19, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dallas County. Judge SMITH, CRAIG presiding.

11 Files

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Jan 19, 2021

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Judgment (Other)

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Oct 08, 2021

TAMMY SCHREIBER, et al vs. SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO., et al

On January 14, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Dallas County. Judge SMITH, CRAIG presiding.

6 Files

Filed

Jan 14, 2021

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Removal

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Personal Injury

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Oct 12, 2021

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About

Craig Smith
Party Affiliation Democrat	Democrat
Current Appointment 5th Court of Appeals of Texas, Department Place 6	5th Court of Appeals of Texas, Department Place 6
Election/Appointment November 3, 2020 - 5th Court of Appeals of Texas	November 3, 2020 - 5th Court of Appeals of Texas
Previous Appointment 192nd District Court of Texas	192nd District Court of Texas
Education B.B.A., University of Texas at Austin - 1973 J.D., Texas Tech University School of Law - 1976	B.B.A., University of Texas at Austin - 1973 J.D., Texas Tech University School of Law - 1976
Official Website www.txcourts.gov	www.txcourts.gov

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	TX - 5th Court of Appeals of Texas
Previous Court:	TX - 192nd District Court of Texas
Clerk phone:	+1 (214) 712-3400
Fax:	+1 (214) 745-1083

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Attorney	Private Practice	Dallas County, Texas
Judge	192nd District Court of Texas	Dallas County, Texas
Justice	5th Court of Appeals of Texas	Dallas County, Texas