FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 20, 2012
Contact: Nancy Volmer
(801) 578-3994
Cell: (801) 712-4545
NOMINEE NAMED TO FILL LEHI CITY JUSTICE COURT VACANCY
Lehi City, UT—Lehi City Manager Bert Wilson has announced the appointment of Douglas J. Nielsen to fill the Lehi City Justice Court vacancy. The position will replace the Honorable Paul R. Farr who will become a full-time judge for the Sandy City Justice Court on January 1, 2013.
Nielsen is currently a partner in the law office of Petro & Nielsen and worked previously for the law office of Young, Kester & Petro. He received a law degree from Oklahoma City University in 2007, and from Utah State University in 2004.
Nielsen’s appointment to the bench is subject completion of the court’s new judge orientation and certification by the Utah Judicial Council.
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Nancy Volmer
Utah State Courts
Public Information Office
(801) 578-3994
Cell: (801) 712-4545
Fax: (801) 578-3843