Judge Wallace Lee earned survey scores well above the average of his district court peer group in all survey categories. Survey respondents described Judge Lee as fair, respectful, and consistently well-prepared. Respondents also noted his patient yet authoritative demeanor, his well-reasoned and decisive rulings, and his professionalism. Of adjectives that respondents selected from a list to describe Judge Lee, 100% were positive. Courtroom observers characterized Judge Lee as a highly effective courtroom manager who consistently remained courteous and considerate in his treatment of all individuals. Of survey respondents who answered the retention question, 98% recommended that Judge Wallace Lee be retained.
The commission reviewed surveys and courtroom observation reports in addition to verifying that Judge Lee has met all time standards, judicial education requirements, and discipline standards established by the judicial branch.
Judge Wallace A. Lee was appointed to the Sixth District Court in 2005 by Gov. Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. 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. He later established a private practice in Panguitch and served as Garfield County Attorney and Panguitch City Attorney. Judge Lee has been a member of the Standing Committee on Judicial Branch Education and the Board of District Court Judges. He presently serves as a member of the Committee on Remote Services.