Applications are being accepted for a full-time justice court judge position serving Lehi, Utah. The successful candidate will replace Judge Morgan Cummings, who is scheduled to resign his position in October.
To be considered for a justice court judgeship in Utah County, candidates must be at least 25 years of age and a United States citizen. Applicants must also be a Utah resident for at least three years and hold a degree from a law school that allows for admission to a bar in any state in the United States. Additionally, applicants must be a resident of Utah County or an adjacent county either upon appointment or before taking the bench.
Applications must be completed online at justicecourtvacancies.utah.gov before the deadline. The application deadline is Friday, October 9, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. The salary for the position ranges from $147,886 to $190,139 per year and includes benefits.
The selection process involves the Judicial Nominating Commission, which is required by Utah law to submit at least three nominees to Mayor Paul Binns within 45 days of its first meeting. Mayor Binns has 30 days to select a finalist, which must then be ratified by the Lehi City Council and certified by the Utah Judicial Council.
