JUDGE MICHAEL LEAVITT
Judge Michael F. Leavitt was appointed to the Fifth District Juvenile Court in 2014 by Gov. Gary R. Herbert. He serves Beaver, Iron, and Washington counties. Judge Leavitt served for 6 years on the Language Access Committee, including one year as chair. He currently serves as a member of the Board of Juvenile Court Judges (Chair 2020-2021) and is a member of the Supreme Court Standing Committee on the Rules of Evidence and the Juvenile Court Detention Risk Assessment Tool workgroup. Judge Leavitt graduated from University of Idaho College of Law in 2002. Prior to his appointment, Judge Leavitt worked as an attorney with the law firm of Durham Jones & Pinegar (formerly Snow Nuffer) from 2002 through 2014. At the time of his appointment, he was serving as a Bar Commissioner with the Utah State Bar and previously served as President of the Southern Utah Bar Association. 8/24
