The Judicial Nominating Commission for Orem City has selected four nominees for a justice court judge position serving Orem, Utah. The chosen candidate will serve as the replacement for Judge Reed Parkin, who is scheduled to retire next month.
The nominees selected for the vacancy include:
Craig Chambers, J.D., an attorney and resident of Heber;
Misty Hope, J.D., an attorney and resident of Vineyard;
Melanie Serassio, J.D., an attorney and resident of Sandy;
and Spencer Thomas, J.D., an attorney and resident of Spanish Fork.
A comment period regarding the nominees will be held through November 15, 2026. Following the submission of application materials to Orem’s Chief Executive Officer, Brenn Bybee, he will have 30 days to make a final selection. That decision requires ratification by the Orem City Council and certification by the Utah Judicial Council.
Written comments concerning any of the candidates may be submitted via email to Justice Court Administrator James Peters at jamesp@utcourts.gov.
