Woman Of True Grit: Judge Carole Smitherman

The Women of True Grit was started by Alabama's own Edie Hand.

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Edie, a mom and woman of faith, knows what it means to go through hard things, even tragic things, yet turn them into something beautiful.

That's why she chose to start the WOTG organization and spotlight these local heroes in our community.

This month, we're featuring the life and amazing accomplishments of Judge Carole Smitherman.

Carole Smitherman is a prominent judge from Alabama who has made significant contributions to the state’s legal system. Born and raised in Birmingham, Smitherman’s early life shaped her deep commitment to public service.

Smitherman has a law degree from Miles College in Fairfield, Alabama, where she excelled academically and earned a reputation for her legal acumen.

Her career in public service began decades ago when she worked as an assistant district attorney for Jefferson County.

Smitherman developed a reputation for her dedication to justice, handling cases ranging from drug offenses to violent crimes. Her ability to reach those who came before her bench and, in addition to judging their crimes, to judge them became well known across Alabama.

Judge Smitherman cares about each and every young man or woman who has stood before her in a court of law.

IN HER OWN WORDS

Smitherman’s amazing story can be heard in her own words below:

She has presided over a wide range of cases, including civil, criminal, and family law matters.

In addition to her work in the courtroom, Smitherman is very active in various community organizations.

Judge Smitherman has worked tirelessly to improve access to justice for underserved populations and has served on multiple boards promoting the advancement of women in the legal profession.

We're honored to feature Judge Carole Smitherman this month as our official Woman of True Grit for Alabama.