Robert Garrett Neill

Survey Respondent Recommendation: 88% of survey respondents recommend Judge Neill 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 describe Judge Neill as fair, and they commend his caring for youth and commitment to working in the best interest of youth and their families. Both respondents and courtroom observers admire his kindness, professionalism, and respectful treatment of those in court. Two respondents indicate the judge could benefit from more training on the impacts of domestic violence. All four observers report confidence that they would be treated fairly if they were to appear in Judge Neill’s court.

Judge Robert G. Neill was appointed to the Second District Juvenile Court by Gov. Gary R. Herbert in October 2016. He serves Davis, Morgan, and Weber counties. Judge Neill obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from Brigham Young University and received his Juris Doctorate from the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah. Prior to his appointment to the bench, Judge Neill worked as a Unit Chief in the Justice Division of the Salt Lake County District Attorney`s Office where he managed a variety of teams including the Screening and Misdemeanor Division, the Non-violent and General Felony Teams, the West Jordan Special Victim and Juvenile Teams, and the West Jordan Division. While at the District Attorney`s Office Judge Neill prosecuted numerous cases including crimes perpetrated against children and delinquency cases in the juvenile court.