Brad Bloodworth named Summit County Chief Prosecutor

Brad Bloodworth. Photo: Summit County

Bloodworth has tried complex criminal cases for over 23 years

SUMMIT COUNTY, Utah — Brad Bloodworth, a member of the Summit County Attorney’s Office since 2022, has been named the new Summit County Chief Prosecutor following Patricia Cassell’s retirement last month.

According to a press release from the Utah Attorney’s Office, Bloodworth has tried complex criminal cases for over 23 years with experience in prosecuting murder, rape, aggravated assault, gang activity, drug trafficking and other serious offenses.

Bloodworth began his legal career with the U.S. Army JAG Corps, where he prosecuted combat soldiers for crimes under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. He has also served as a defense attorney in the JAG Corps, representing senior officers in criminal proceedings and congressional investigations.

Bloodworth has also served as a prosecutor for the Maryland county he grew up in, working as part of a task force to investigate and prosecute armed and violent repeat offenders, principally gang members. He has also litigated post-conviction petitions and other collateral attacks. In addition, Bloodworth has taught moot court at the state and local police academy.

Bloodworth holds engineering degrees from the United States Military Academy at West Point and Johns Hopkins University, as well as a law degree from the University of Baltimore.

Bloodworth and his wife of 28 years have a school-aged son and an adult daughter. They live in Park City and enjoy skiing, cycling, and hiking with their dogs.