Charles Stormont appointed to Third District Court

Charles Stormont. Photo: Office of Gov. Spencer J. Cox

SUMMIT COUNTY, Utah — The Office of the Governor announced today that Charles Stormont has been appointed by Gov. Spencer Cox to serve on the Third District Court bench.

Stormont was selected from five nominees to fill the vacancy left by Judge Amy Oliver’s appointment to the Utah Court of Appeals in January. His appointment has yet to be confirmed by the Utah Senate.

“Charles has a strong commitment to public service and a broad range of experience that will enhance his service on the court,” Cox said. “We appreciate his willingness to serve in this new capacity.”

Stormont is the current director of right of way and property management for the Utah Department of Transportation. He previously served as senior counsel with the Utah Transit Authority, and an assistant attorney general at the Utah Attorney General’s Office.

Stormont received a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Davidson College and his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law.

Stormont currently serves on the Utah State Bar Third District Pro Bono Commission, the Utah Judicial Council’s Standing Committee on Resources for Self-Represented Parties, and the Utah State Bar Access to Justice Commission.

“I am humbled by Gov. Cox’s appointment to the Third District Court and the opportunity to continue serving the people of Utah,” Stormont said. “If confirmed by the Utah Senate, I am committed to upholding the principles of integrity, respect, fairness, and fidelity to the law.”