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Justin Smith

Judicial Nominee to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
CJR Status: Pending
Ranking: Confirm

Current Role: Co-Owner, James Otis Law Group, LLC

Nomination Date: February 18, 2026
Nomination Status: Placed on Senate Executive Calendar

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  • Background

    2023 – Present: Attorney, James Otis Law Group, LLC
    2023: Senior Advisor, United States Senate
    2021 – 2022: First Assistant and Chief of Staff, Missouri Attorney General’s Office
    2019 – 2020: Deputy Attorney General for Special Litigation, Missouri Attorney General’s Office
    2019: Assistant Deputy Attorney General for Special Litigation, Missouri Attorney General’s Office
    2018 – 2019: General Counsel, Missouri Department of Agriculture
    2017 – 2018: Deputy Counsel, Missouri Governor’s Office
    2010 – 2016: Associate, Shook, Hardy & Bacon Education: University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law (J.D.) 2010; University of Missouri-Kansas (B.A., Political Science) 2007

AFA Action is a non-profit 501(c)(4) organization dedicated to advancing biblical, family values in society and government by educating and influencing public policy. AFA Action is also the Governmental Affairs Affiliate of American Family Association.