Aaron William Flater

Survey Respondent Recommendation: 95% of survey respondents recommend Judge Flater for retention

Performance Measures: Survey scores are analyzed for statistical significance to determine if the judge scored well above, above, consistent with, below, or well below their juvenile court peers.

Consistent with peers: Legal Ability, Integrity & Judicial Temperament, Administrative Skills, Procedural Fairness

Respondent and Observer Feedback: Respondents admire Judge Flater’s care for juveniles and their families and commitment to their success. Both respondents and courtroom observers praise the judge’s welcoming, patient manner and kind, dignified treatment of court participants. Survey results indicate that he should continue to improve his legal skills and knowledge, and several respondents suggest that the judge should work on being more decisive and efficient in the courtroom. Observers commend his consistent, impartial behavior. All four observers report confidence that they would be treated fairly if they were to appear in Judge Flater’s court.

Judge Aaron W. Flater was appointed to the Third District Juvenile Court in October 2022 by Governor Spencer Cox. He serves Salt Lake, Summit, and Tooele counties. Judge Flater graduated from Ricks College with an A.S. degree in Political Science. He then graduated from Utah State University with a B.S. degree in Sociology and a minor in Criminal Justice. He graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law where he received an award for Trial Practice. Judge Flater worked as an associate at Henriksen and Henriksen and later transitioned to prosecution. He prosecuted cases at all levels of government including work as a Senior Assistant Salt Lake City Prosecutor, a Deputy Salt Lake County District Attorney, and an Assistant United States Attorney.