Appointed in 2010, Judge Paul Farr’s scores are statistically above the average of his justice court peers on legal ability and procedural fairness and consistent with his peers on all other scored minimum performance standards. Ninety-seven percent of survey respondents recommend him for retention. Respondents and courtroom observers, alike, suggest that the judge exemplifies procedural fairness, putting people at ease through his understanding nature and listening skills. They say that he ensures understanding of the process and his decisions through explaining clearly the laws and procedure. Survey ratings of judicial attributes indicate Judge Farr is particularly capable and open-minded. All court observers report confidence that they would be treated fairly if they were to appear in Judge Farr’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 Paul Farr was first appointed as a judge in 2010. He currently serves in Sandy, Herriman, and Alta. Prior to his appointment Judge Farr was a partner in a Salt Lake City law firm with a civil trial practice. Judge Farr earned a J.D. from Brigham Young University, a B.S. in Criminal Justice from Weber State University and an A.S. in History from Dixie State University. He has been a member of the Utah State Bar since 2000. Judge Farr has served as a member of the Justice Court Board of Judges, the Utah Judicial Council and on many committees with the courts and the Utah Bar.