Alex Goble

Survey Respondent Recommendation: 95% of survey respondents recommend Judge Goble 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.

Above Peers: Integrity & Judicial Temperament, Administrative Skills,

Consistent with Peers: Legal Ability, Procedural Fairness

Respondent and Observer Feedback: Respondents and courtroom observers appreciate Judge Goble’s compassionate, respectful treatment of those in court, with respondents describing him as caring, approachable, and kind. Both groups speak positively about his willingness to explain information and ensure understanding in court. Respondents further find the judge to be knowledgeable and prepared, while observers note his neutrality, with one saying that he “grounded decisions in the law rather than personal opinion.” All four observers report confidence that they would be treated fairly if they were to appear in Judge Goble’s court.

Judge Alex Goble was appointed to the Sixth District Juvenile Court in August, 2022 by Governor Spencer Cox. He serves Sanpete, Sevier, Piute, Wayne, Garfield and Kane counties. Judge Goble received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Westminster College and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Utah, SJ Quinney College of Law. He was a practicing attorney from 2009 until his appointment. Prior to his appointment, Judge Goble served as the Deputy San Juan County Attorney in the Seventh District and as an Assistant Attorney General in the Child Welfare Division for Grand and San Juan Counties. Before practicing in the Seventh District he served as an Assistant Attorney General in the Criminal Division throughout every District in Utah, and as a prosecutor for Salt Lake City. He has been active with Drug Court programs since 2016 including Family and Adult Drug Court.