Charles Z. Smith | |
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| Justice of the Washington Supreme Court | |
| In office 1988–2002 | |
| Nominated by | Booth Gardner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 23, 1927 Lakeland, Florida |
| Died | August 28, 2016 (aged 89) Seattle, Washington |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Eleanor M. Smith |
| Residence(s) | Seattle, Washington |
| Alma mater | Florida A&M University Temple University University of Washington |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1945-1946 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Charles Z. Smith (February 23, 1927 – August 28, 2016) was an American judge who served as a Washington State Supreme Court Justice from 1988 to 2002.[1] He was the first person of color and the first African American to hold the position.