--- title: "Paul Parker | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/paul-parker-senior-judge-utah-active-senior-judges-ut" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-08-02" --- # Paul Parker Utah Active Senior Judges · Senior Judge ## Profile - Court: Utah Active Senior Judges - State: Utah - Role: Senior Judge - Service status: senior - Last verified: 2026-07-26 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - In summary: Judge Paul B. Parker was a seasoned Utah judge with a background in law enforcement and prosecution, serving the Third District Court for over a decade before retiring in 2025, leaving a legacy in both criminal justice and judicial leadership. - Judge Paul B. Parker was a senior judge on Utah’s Third District Court, serving from 2013 until his retirement in August 2025, with a career that included law enforcement, prosecution, and judicial service - In 2019, he oversaw juvenile judge training in adult criminal cases to address court backlogs - Judge Paul B. Parker was appointed to the Third District Court in July 2013 by Governor Gary Herbert - 1989–2013: Deputy Salt Lake County District Attorney, prosecuting felony cases including child abuse, sexual assault, and homicide - Deputy Salt Lake County District Attorney from 1989 until his appointment to the bench - 1988–1989: Law clerk, Utah Court of Appeals - 1978–1985: Police officer, Vernal City Police Department ### Education - University of Utah College of Law — J.D. (1988) - He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Police Science from Weber State University in 1985 and a law degree from the University of Utah in 1988. ### Additional information - Served until his retirement on August 1, 2025, when the Third District Judicial Nominating Commission announced vacancies to be filled. - Parker was retained in a 2016 retention election with 74.08% of the vote. - Paul B. Parker was appointed by Utah Governor Gary Herbert in June 2013 to the Third District Court, covering Salt Lake, Summit, and Tooele counties. - 1986–1988: Law clerk, Statewide Association of Prosecutors & Salt Lake County Attorney’s Office - The majority of Judge Parker's career was spent as a trial attorney prosecuting felony crimes, including child abuse, sexual assault, and homicide. - As a Third District Court judge, Parker handled a wide range of criminal cases, including serious felony trials. - Also involved in notable rulings, such as in a $200 million investment fraud case, where he barred a forensic accountant from testifying due to conflicts of interest, and ordered a “taint team” to screen witnesses. - Parker was active in courtroom management and judicial training. ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### electronic media coverage Scope: statewide Utah permits electronic media coverage of public proceedings under statewide UCJA procedures, including proceedings conducted by remote transmission. Evidence excerpt: 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](https://legacy.utcourts.gov/rules/view.php?type=ucja&rule=4-401.01) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### media request process Scope: statewide Utah requires requests for electronic media coverage to be made through the court's public information office. Evidence excerpt: 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](https://legacy.utcourts.gov/rules/view.php?type=ucja&rule=4-401.01) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### portable electronic devices Scope: 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. Evidence excerpt: 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](https://legacy.utcourts.gov/rules/view.php?type=ucja&rule=4-401.02) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### recording photography transmission Scope: 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. Evidence excerpt: 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](https://legacy.utcourts.gov/rules/view.php?type=ucja&rule=4-401.02) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://www.utcourts.gov/en/courts/other-court-info/judges-bios/senior-Judges/district-court-senior-judges/paul-parkar.html) - [Official roster](https://www.utcourts.gov/en/courts/other-court-info/judges-bios/senior-Judges/district-court-senior-judges/paul-parkar.html) - [Utah State Courts official judicial roster](https://www.utcourts.gov/en/courts/other-court-info/judges-bios/senior-Judges/district-court-senior-judges/paul-parkar.html) - [UCJA Rule 4-401.01 Electronic media coverage of court proceedings](https://legacy.utcourts.gov/rules/view.php?type=ucja&rule=4-401.01) - [UCJA Rule 4-401.02 Possession and use of portable electronic devices](https://legacy.utcourts.gov/rules/view.php?type=ucja&rule=4-401.02) - [JUDGE PAUL PARKER](https://www.utcourts.gov/en/courts/other-court-info/judges-bios/senior-Judges/district-court-senior-judges/paul-parkar.html) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/paul-parker-senior-judge-utah-active-senior-judges-ut", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/paul-parker-senior-judge-utah-active-senior-judges-ut", "name": "Paul Parker | KnowJudges", "description": "Paul Parker, Utah Active Senior Judges. 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