“I watched my nephew Mike grow up, mature, get married, raise kids and become a very capable lawyer. I am so proud that he has become the kind of person, lawyer and public servant this community trusts and needs.
His command of the law and familiarity with the kind of matters coming before Ruston City Court is documented case by case by and through his service as an Assistant District Attorney.
He is prepared for whatever will come before him as Judge of the Ruston City Court — ready to serve, day one.”
Wayne Smith
Retired Judge
"Mike is qualified and well prepared to handle the docket of City Court. Over the last twelve years, he has shown the fairness, strong character, and commitment to public service that an impartial judge must have.
He has earned the trust of this office through his leadership and his dedication to treating every person who comes before him with respect.”
John Belton
District Attorney of Lincoln and Union Parishes
“Working as an Assistant District Attorney shows that Mike truly cares about people and will uphold the law. I have the privilege of working alongside him in juvenile court where I serve as a CASA volunteer. I hope you’ll join me in supporting Mike Smith for Judge.”
Heather Yates
Court Appointed Special Advocate
“I’ve known Mike Smith for more than twenty years. He worked for me back when he was in college, and even then you could see he was a hard worker who cared about doing right by people.
Mike will serve Ruston the same way by giving folks a fair chance, guiding our young men to become good citizens who give back, and working every day to make Lincoln Parish a better place to live and raise a family.
He’s got my full support for City Court Judge.”
Karl Malone
“I’ve known Mike for years. Our kids go to school together, our families worship together, and we’ve both built businesses here in Ruston. As a business owner, I know what it takes to run an operation well, and that matters when it comes to City Court.
Judge Danny Tatum has done a wonderful job managing the court’s budget so that it hasn’t been a burden on the taxpayers. Mike is the candidate best equipped to continue that legacy and to make sure our court runs as efficiently as possible as Ruston grows.”
Jeremy Telford,
Owner, Chick-fil-A of Ruston
“I have known Mike for several years and I assisted him on several DA cases and found him to be very dedicated and very professional.
We were well into the trial and the first chair attorney had to drop out because of a family member’s illness.
Mike promptly took the lead in that trial and showed what made him a professional. The trial ended in a guilty verdict because of Mike and his dedication to justice and the hard work of our DA’s Office.
I am confident that Mike will be an outstanding Ruston City Judge who serves with fairness and impartiality.”
Donald W. Kimbell
Ruston PD Assistant Chief, Retired
Criminal Investigator,Third Judicial District Attorney’s Office
“Mike, you were essential in my nephew’s case, and I saw your fairness and strength firsthand. You’ve had that ability to be firm when needed and still humanize the cases, seeing the people behind the situation.
You see humans in every case, but you know when justice must be firm.
I pray God guides you and keeps you grounded in the fight for justice with a heart of compassion.
I’m not just offering support—I want to be part of you getting there because I believe you are the person needed for - Ruston City Court Judge.”
Savannah Dwairi
