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John J. Walton

Judicial career

Judicial background

Judicial career

Utah Courts lists this biography among its senior judges. Earlier regular appointments are historical; a current case assignment is not established by this biography.

Background

John J. Walton was appointed to the Fifth District Court in 2005. He previously practiced at Jones Waldo and served as a Washington County deputy attorney and special assistant U.S. attorney. He earned degrees at Utah State and BYU's law school.

Source: Utah Courts biography: John J. Walton · Background checked October 20, 2026

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