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Smith chosen as Alaska Supreme Court possibility

Palmer Superior Court Judge Eric Smith is one of 2 attorneys that will be considered for a vacancy on Alaska’s Supreme Court. The Alaska Judicial Council completed the extensive review

Palmer Superior Court Judge Eric Smith is one of 2 attorneys that will be considered for a vacancy on Alaska’s Supreme Court. The Alaska Judicial Council completed the extensive review of the original 6 applicants for the vacancy created by the upcoming retirement of Justice Warren Matthews.

Smith and Morgan Christen were the 2 judges selected as the most qualified applicants.  Governor Sarah Palin makes the final selection. She has 5 more weeks to make a decision on the appointment. 

Smith has been the seated judge on a number of Susitna Valley court cases.  He made the lengthy decision in the case of James Skinner Versus the Y community council last year.

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