Gov. Gary Herbert has appointed Salt Lake City lawyer Kristine Johnson as a judge for the state district court that serves Salt Lake, Tooele and Summit counties.
Johnson is a shareholder with the Parsons Behle & Latimer law firm and she has practiced law since 1995.
Herbert’s appointment of Johnson to the Third Judicial District bench is subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate.
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