About Me
My name is Karen Smith. I graduated from Leonville High in 1989 and currently live in Arnaudville. I received my notary commission in August, 1999 while I was living in Ascension Parish. In 2002, I moved back home to Arnaudville and I’ve been serving St. Landry Parish and the surrounding area ever since. I am a Certified Loan Signing Agent and a proud member of the Louisiana Notary Association and the National Notay Association. I’m wife to Chad, an Air Force veteran, mother to my married daughter, my Army veteran son, and the sweetest fur-baby, Ellie.
While living in Ascension Parish, I worked for a local Justice of the Peace. I was hooked. I knew that one day, I wanted to serve my hometown in the same way. I proudly took office as Justice of the Peace for St. Landry Parish District 6 on January 1st, 2021. I am able to preside over Small Claim and Eviction hearings, but my favorite part of my job is officiating weddings. I love being a part of the happiest day of people’s lives.