John Carl Ynchausti

Survey Respondent Recommendation: 95% of survey respondents recommend Judge Ynchausti 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 justice court peers.

Above Peers: Legal Ability, Integrity & Judicial Temperament, Administrative Skills, Procedural Fairness

Respondent and Observer Feedback: Both respondents and courtroom observers praise Judge Ynchausti’s levelheaded temperament and respectful, dignified treatment of court participants. Both appreciate his impartiality and strong commitment to the law. Respondents further say that he is capable and prepared, while observers highlight the judge’s sensitivity to participant’s needs. All four observers report confidence that they would be treated fairly if they were to appear in Judge Ynchausti’s court.

Judge Ynchausti graduated from the University of Utah with degrees in History and Italian. He was recognized as both an Outstanding Undergraduate Student and the Utah Historical Society’s Outstanding History Student. He attended the University of Idaho College of Law and was awarded the Langroise Scholarship and served as a member of the Conduct Review Board and Tenure Review Committee. He was a law clerk for Idaho Fifth District Judge James J. May. He has served on Utah State Bar committees and has been a mediator for the Utah Anti- Discrimination & Labor Division. He has served as an instructor for the Davis County Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention Team Program. As an assistant Bountiful City Attorney, he advised the Board of Adjustment and Traffic Safety Committee. As the Bountiful City Prosecutor he advised, trained and assisted police, and prosecuted misdemeanor crimes. He has trained prosecutors locally and at the National District Attorney's Association. Judge Ynchausti has served as the USA Hockey/Utah Amateur Hockey Association Safe Sport Coordinator. Judge Ynchausti has been awarded with the Justice Court Service Award for his efforts in furthering the professional and legal competence of Utah Justice Court Judges; the Justice Court Outstanding Service Award for his service as Education Liaison between Justice Court Judges and the Utah Judiciary; and the Davis County Justice Court has been recognized as an Outstanding Justice Court for excellence in serving the public.