Born 1946 in Arco, ID

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Utah
Nominated by George W. Bush on April 29, 2008, to a seat vacated by Paul G. Cassell. Confirmed by the Senate on September 26, 2008, and received commission on October 21, 2008.

Education:
Brigham Young University, B.A., 1970
University of Utah College of Law, J.D., 1973

Professional Career:

Law clerk, Hon. J. Clifford Wallace, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, 1973-1974
Private practice, California, 1974-1981
Private practice, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1981-2008