Judge Catherine J. Hoskins receives positive reviews from nearly all respondents. Respondents find the judge to be humane and compassionate toward the needs of courtroom participants. They say Judge Hoskins displays fairness by striving to put courtroom participants in a position to succeed. Yet, the judge also holds those in court accountable to fulfill their obligations. According to respondents, Judge Hoskins builds trust through her listening skills and by treating courtroom participants in an amiable manner. JPEC conducts interviews with court participants about the performance of mid-level evaluation judges and completed 44 interviews about the performance of Judge Hoskins. 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 Catherine J. Hoskins was appointed to the Syracuse Justice Court in September 2014. Judge Hoskins received an Associate’s degree from Brigham Young Idaho in 1996, a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of Utah in 1999, and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Oregon School of Law. Judge Hoskins currently works for Hoskins Legal Solutions. Judge Hoskins has served as Davis County Bar President and as member of the Second District Nominating Committee. Currently, she is co-chair of the Second District Pro Bono Committee, a member of the Rex E. Lee Inns of the Court, a member of the Divorce Procedures Subcommittee, and a member of the Justice Court’s Justice Court Trust and Confidence Committee.