Utah Supreme Court Appointment
Gov. Spencer Cox has appointed Judge John Nielsen to the Utah Supreme Court, replacing outgoing Associate Chief Justice John Peace.
Cox made the selection after reviewing dozens of applications and conducting hours of interviews to explore the candidates' judicial philosophy and temperament.
After examining many of their arguments and decisions, he's confident in his choice.
Judge John Nielsen's Background
Nielsen was appointed to the 3rd District Court in September 2024, following his work in private ventures, including a joint firm with former Utah Associate Chief Justice Thomas Lee.
- 11 years as solicitor general in the Utah Attorney General's Office
- Adjunct associate professor at the University of Utah
Nielsen now awaits confirmation from the Utah Senate to join the high court.
Author's summary: Cox appoints Judge John Nielsen to Utah Supreme Court.
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