David J. Williams at a glance
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David J. Williams
District Court Judge · Utah Second District Court
Biography
Professional career
- Utah State Court judge appointed in 2018 to the Second District Court, serving Davis, Morgan, and Weber counties, with additional responsibilities in mental health court and judicial board service
- held the role of law clerk to Chief Judge Dee V. Benson at the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah
Education
- magna cum laude — J. Reuben Clark Law School — J.D. (2001)
- magna cum laude — Brigham Young University — B.A. (1998)
Additional information
- Appointed to the Second District Court in October 2018 by Utah Governor Gary Herbert.
- Worked briefly at Kirton & McConkie in Salt Lake City
- Co‐chaired the Utah State Bar Modest Means Committee for a time
- Judge Williams’ work includes handling a range of civil and criminal matters within his jurisdiction, as well as specialized programs like the Mental Health Court.
- He presides over cases in Davis, Morgan, and Weber counties and currently co‐chairs the Davis County Mental Health Court as part of his judicial duties.
- Joined Stoel Rives LLP, where he practiced in the litigation section
- He is also a board member of the Utah Board of District Court Judges.
- held the role of firm‐wide Pro Bono Coordinator, member of the Third District’s Pro Bono Committee, and board member/vice‐president of the Rocky Mountain Innocence Center
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Electronic Media Coverage
Statewide
Utah permits electronic media coverage of public proceedings under statewide UCJA procedures, including proceedings conducted by remote transmission.
This rule governs electronic media coverage of proceedings that are open to the public, including proceedings conducted by remote transmission.UCJA Rule 4-401.01 Electronic media coverage of court proceedings ↗
Media Request Process
Statewide
Utah requires requests for electronic media coverage to be made through the court's public information office.
All requests to provide electronic media coverage shall be made to the court’s public information office.UCJA Rule 4-401.01 Electronic media coverage of court proceedings ↗
Portable Electronic Devices
Statewide
Utah permits possession and use of portable electronic devices in courthouses unless limited by UCJA Rule 4-401.02 or by directive of the judge.
A person may possess and use a portable electronic device anywhere in a courthouse, except as limited by this rule or directive of the judge.UCJA Rule 4-401.02 Possession and use of portable electronic devices ↗
Recording and broadcasting
Statewide
Utah prohibits recording, photographing, or transmitting images or sound of court proceedings with portable electronic devices unless allowed under the electronic-media rule or another stated exception.
A person may not use a portable electronic device to record, photograph, or transmit images or sound of court proceedings, except in accordance with rule 4-401.01 or subsection (2)(D) above.UCJA Rule 4-401.02 Possession and use of portable electronic devices ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
UCJA Rule 4-401.01 Electronic media coverage of court proceedings
Utah Second District Court
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26UCJA Rule 4-401.02 Possession and use of portable electronic devices
Utah Second District Court
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
Identity source checked July 26, 2026.
Biography sources checked October 11, 2026.
Utah State Courts official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Utah State Courts official judicial roster ↗UCJA Rule 4-401.01 Electronic media coverage of court proceedings
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View UCJA Rule 4-401.01 Electronic media coverage of court proceedings ↗UCJA Rule 4-401.02 Possession and use of portable electronic devices
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View UCJA Rule 4-401.02 Possession and use of portable electronic devices ↗