Appointed in 2005, Judge Wallace Lee’s scores are statistically above the average of his district court peers on legal ability, administrative skills, and procedural fairness and consistent with his peers on integrity and judicial temperament. Ninety-five percent of survey respondents recommend him for retention. Survey ratings of judicial attributes indicate Judge Lee is particularly attentive, capable, ethical, knowledgeable, impartial, and open-minded, as well as characterize him as notably respectful and prepared. Respondents and courtroom observers agree that the judge demonstrates kindness and thoroughness. They also laud the judge for his knowledge of the law, professionalism, and impartiality. All court observers report confidence that they would be treated fairly if they were to appear in Judge Lee’s court. This judge meets discipline standards set by statute and has been certified by the Judicial Council as meeting all time standards, education requirements, and mental and physical competence standards.
Judge Wallace A. Lee was appointed to the Sixth District Court in October 2005 by Gov. Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. He serves Garfield, Kane, Piute, Sanpete, Sevier, and Wayne counties. Judge Lee received a law degree from the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University in 1988. After graduating from law school, he practiced with the St. George law firm of Thompson, Hughes & Reber, and later established a private practice in Panguitch and served as Garfield County Attorney and Panguitch City Attorney. Judge Lee is a member of the Utah State Bar, Southern Utah Bar, the U.S. District Court, Utah, and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. He serves as a member of the Board of District Court Judges, and the Judicial Ethics Committee. In addition, Judge Lee is chairman of the board of the Bryce Canyon Natural History Association.
Lee, Wallace
2020
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