Kelly G. Laws

Judge Laws received positive reviews from the observer and nearly all respondents. The judge presented as well-mannered and formal but caring. He prioritized informing and educating all litigants and worked carefully to be neutral and safeguard the rights of those in court. This judge meets discipline standards set by statute and has been certified by the Judicial Council as meeting all time standards, education requirements, and mental and physical competence standards.

Judge Kelly G. Laws was appointed to the Blanding City Justice Court in April 2023. Judge Laws is a lifetime resident of Blanding. His life has been full of hands-on experience. After attending Utah Technical College at Provo studying Diesel and Heavy Duty Mechanics, He worked for a minerals exploration company and soon became the Drilling superintendent over 6 drilling rigs. Later he operated heavy equipment building roads, dams, and highways. He retired from a Caterpillar dealership after 21 years of being a Field Service Technician troubleshooting and repairing some of the world's largest mining equipment to the smallest construction equipment while serving the residents of southeastern Utah. All while serving 18 years on the Blanding City council, 20 years on the San Juan County Transportation Special Service District. In 1987 Judge Laws purchased his family farm. In 2023 two of his sons joined him, they own and operate Two Cedars Angus LLC raising registered Angus breeding stock. Judge Laws is committed to unbiased justice for his community.