Utah Court of Appeals
The Utah Court of Appeals is an intermediate appellate court in Utah, the tier between the state's trial courts and the Utah Supreme Court. Its judges are chosen by gubernatorial appointment from a nominating commission, followed by retention elections, the same method Utah uses for its court of last resort. This page lists every judge to serve on the court, current and former.
| Judge | Since |
|---|---|
| Gregory K. Orme | 1987 |
| James Z. Davis | 1993 |
| Frederic J. Voros Jr. | 2009 |
| Michele M. Christiansen | 2010 |
| Stephen Roth | 2010 |
| John A. Pearce | 2013 |
| Kate A. Toomey | 2014 |
| Judge | Years |
|---|---|
| Carolyn B. McHugh | 2005–2013 |
| William A. Thorne Jr. | 2000–2013 |
| Russell W. Bench | 1987–2009 |
| Judith M. Billings | 1987–2008 |
| Pamela Greenwood | 1987–2009 |
How a judge reaches this court. Judges of the Utah Court of Appeals are appointed by the governor to 10-year terms and then face yes-or-no retention elections. Selection methods vary by jurisdiction and have changed over time; this page reflects the court’s current method (source: National Center for State Courts). Open any judge to see their tenure and whom they succeeded.
Source: CourtListener / Free Law Project (bulk data); selection method from the National Center for State Courts. Data last verified 2026-06-30. Verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).