Laurel Smith
WA · Senior Deputy Prosecutor, Clark County Prosecuting Attorney's Office; Judge Pro Tempore, Clark County District Court
Laurel Smith has served Clark County as a prosecutor since 2012, handling the most serious and complex cases including murders and sex offenses. She has supervised attorneys and staff in three units, including the domestic violence and child abuse units.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 1 record
In the State v. Steven Michael Ward prosecution, reassigned the case to another deputy prosecutor (2026-06-09) and disclosed to defense counsel that she had begun a personal relationship with the case's lead investigator, Vancouver Police Sgt. James Dewey; the defense subsequently moved to disqualify the Clark County Prosecuting Attorney's Office and appoint a special prosecutor.
June 18, 2026
Source: clarkcountytoday.com · researched July 24, 2026
Past race Laurel Smith ran in:
- County Prosecuting Attorney · August 4, 2026 · Clark County, Washington
Profile last researched August 7, 2026.