State of Utah Judicial Vacancies

Third District Court - Nielsen

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Opening : 11-21-2025
Deadline: 12-22-2025

Applications are now being accepted for a district court position on the Third District Court. (Counties include Salt Lake, Summit and Tooele counties).

This position results from the confirmation of Judge John Nielsen to the Utah Supreme Court, November 19, 2025.

Applications must be submitted online by Monday, December 22, 2025.

Fifth District Court - Walton

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Opening : 11-21-2025
Deadline: 12-22-2025

Applications are now being accepted for a district court position on the Fifth District Court. (Counties include Beaver, Iron, and Washington counties).

This position results from the retirement of Judge John J. Walton, July 1, 2026.

Applications must be submitted online by Monday, December 22, 2025.

Third District Court - Lawrence

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Opening : 11-12-2025
Deadline: 12-15-2025

Applications are now being accepted for a district court position on the Third District Court. (Counties include Salt Lake, Summit and Tooele counties).

This position results from the retirement of Judge Barry G. Lawrence, May 16, 2026.

Applications must be submitted online by Monday, December 15, 2025.

Fifth District Court - Barnes

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Opening : 10-29-2025
Deadline: 12-01-2025

Applications are now being accepted for a district court position on the Fifth District Court. (Counties include Beaver, Iron, and Washington counties).

This position results from the retirement of Judge Keith C. Barnes, May 16, 2026.

Applications must be submitted online by Monday, December 1, 2025.