Appointed in 2011, Judge Augustus “Gus” Chin’s scores are statistically well above the average of his justice court peers on integrity and judicial temperament and above his peers on all other scored minimum performance standards. Ninety-six percent of survey respondents recommend him for retention. Described as a “model judge” by one respondent, respondents and courtroom observers, alike, find that this judge exhibits fairness through his professional demeanor and conduct. They also appreciate the judge’s diligent work habits and ability to ensure understanding of those in court through his clear explanations. In particular, survey ratings of judicial attributes indicate Judge Chin is ethical, as well as characterize him as notably respectful and patient. All court observers report confidence that they would be treated fairly if they were to appear in Judge Chin’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 Augustus G. Chin was appointed to the Holladay Justice Court, serving the cities of Holladay and Cottonwood Heights, in 2011. Judge Chin received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Utah College of Law in 1995. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a minor in Spanish from the University of Utah. Judge Chin worked as a prosecutor for the Salt Lake City Prosecutor’s Office and the Summit County Attorney’s Office and as a criminal defense attorney for Wasatch Advocates and Rasmussen and Miner. Currently, he is a member of the Judicial Council where he serves on the Ad Hoc Budget and Finance Committee and on the Policy and Planning Committee. He is also a member of the Board of Justice Court Judges and the Law Related Education Board.