Appointed in 2017, Judge Michael Boehm’s scores are statistically above the average of his justice court peers on integrity and judicial temperament and administrative skills and consistent with his peers on legal ability and procedural fairness. Ninety-four percent of survey respondents recommend him for retention. Survey ratings of judicial attributes indicate Judge Boehm is particularly attentive. Respondents describe the judge as a fair and excellent judge. They, along with courtroom observers, appreciate his courteous demeanor and ability to ensure understanding of those in court. All observers report confidence that they would be treated fairly if they were to appear in Judge Boehm’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 Michael Boehm was appointed to the South Jordan Justice Court in January 2017. Judge Boehm received a degree in business management from Brigham Young University. After a brief period in the corporate world, he returned to law school, graduating with honors from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, California. Upon his graduation, Judge Boehm returned to Utah and joined the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office where he handled a wide range of matters, including a number of significant high-profile cases. Since his appointment, Judge Boehm has focused his efforts on implementing technological improvements throughout the court process to improve efficiency and communication. He has implemented the recommendations made in the Justice Reinvestment Initiative (JRI) to reduce recidivism by focusing on treatment rather than incarceration. Judge Boehm also implemented changes designed to safeguard the substantive and procedural due process rights of those charged with public offenses in South Jordan.