Appointed in 2014, Judge Jennifer A. Brown scores consistently with her district court peers on all scored minimum performance standards. Ninety-four percent of survey respondents recommend her for retention. Courtroom observers and survey respondents note Judge Brown’s admirable judicial demeanor that puts participants at ease. Courtroom observers are strongly positive about Judge Brown, saying they would all expect to be treated fairly if appearing before her. Survey respondents find her to be intelligent, attentive, and have competent legal skills. While complimenting her, many respondents also express concern that Judge Brown could significantly improve her timeliness both in her rulings and her calendar management. 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 Jennifer A. Brown was appointed to the Fourth District Court in December 2014 by Governor Gary Herbert. She serves Utah and Wasatch counties. Prior to her judicial appointment, Judge Brown was a partner with Tesch Law Offices in Park City. Before joining Tesch, she had established her own firm after working with nationally-based firms Chapman and Cutler LLP and LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene and MacRae LLP. Her practice focused primarily on complex commercial/civil litigation, with experience in the areas of employment, domestic, construction/real estate, and municipal law.  In addition to her litigation practice, Judge Brown was a certified mediator. Judge Brown received her J.D. degree from Brigham Young University’s J. Reuben Clark Law School.