Appointed to the district court bench in 2014, Judge Roger W. Griffin scores consistently with his peers on all scored minimum performance standards. Eighty-nine percent of all survey respondents recommend the judge for retention. Respondents describe Judge Griffin as a “bright legal mind” who is thoroughly prepared for hearings. They also compliment his professionalism and timeliness in managing his court calendar. A minority of respondents express varied criticisms about Judge Griffin. Courtroom observers note how Judge Griffin listens intently and is prepared and knowledgeable about each case before him. Observers all express confidence that they would be treated fairly by him were they to appear before Judge Griffin. 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 Roger W. Griffin was appointed to the Fourth District Court in 2014 by Governor Gary R. Herbert. Judge Griffin obtained his law degree from the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University in 1993. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, from Utah State University. Prior to his judicial appointment, Judge Griffin was the chief litigation officer for a multi-state law firm. While in private practice, Judge Griffin was selected as a Legal Elite by the Utah Business Magazine four separate times. He has also served as a mentor for the Utah State Bar Association’s New Lawyer Training Program. In 2018, he received a Judicial Excellence Award from the Utah State Bar’s Litigation Section.