Steven K. Beck

Survey Respondent Recommendation: 100% of survey respondents recommend Judge Beck 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: Legal Ability, Integrity & Judicial Temperament, Administrative Skills, Procedural Fairness

Respondent and Observer Feedback: Respondents find Judge Beck to be a particularly capable judge and applaud his dedication to, and knowledge of, the law. One respondent said that he “seems to do everything exceedingly well.” Respondents say the judge is prepared and efficient as well as attentive and thorough before making decisions. They, along with courtroom observers, appreciate his neutrality, steady temperament, and compassion for those in court. All four observers report confidence that they would be treated fairly if they were to appear in Judge Beck’s court.

Judge Steven K. Beck was appointed to the Third District Juvenile Court in July 2017 by Governor Gary R. Herbert. He serves Salt Lake, Summit, and Tooele counties. Judge Beck earned a B.S. degree in Political Science and degrees of Master of Public Administration and Juris Doctor from the University of Utah where he received the S. J. Quinney College of Law Outstanding Achievement Award in Juvenile Justice. From 2005 until 2015, he prosecuted delinquency cases in juvenile court for the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office and from 2015 until his appointment to the bench, Judge Beck defended youth as a member of Utah Juvenile Defender Attorneys. Judge Beck is a former chair of the Utah Board of Juvenile Court Judges and is vice chair of the Juvenile Justice Oversight Committee.