PRESS RELEASE
SALT LAKE CITY (May 2, 2025) – Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Tony F. Graf to the Fourth District Court, filling a vacancy left by the retirement of Judge Robert Lunnen. Judicial appointments are subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate.
“Tony Graf brings a steady hand, strong ethics, and the kind of judgment we count on in Utah’s judiciary,” said Gov. Cox. “From prosecuting difficult cases to training new attorneys — his experience reflects a commitment to justice and public service.”
Graf currently serves as a Deputy County Attorney for Davis County, where he prosecutes physical and sexual abuse cases. He previously led the Special Victims Unit for the Utah County Attorney’s Office and served as a Deputy District Attorney in Salt Lake County. His diverse experience also includes roles as an Assistant Attorney General in American Samoa, Deputy District Attorney in Lincoln County, Nevada, and Special Assistant United States Attorney in Washington, D.C.
A dedicated educator and trainer, Graf has presented at numerous legal and child advocacy conferences and served as faculty for statewide prosecutor trainings. He volunteers as a Judge Pro Tempore for the Salt Lake City Justice Court and serves on the Utah Supreme Court Advisory Committee on the Rules of Evidence.
Graf earned a bachelor’s degree in history and a juris doctorate from the University of Utah, as well as a master’s degree in criminal justice from Weber State University.
“I am deeply grateful and honored to be appointed by Gov. Cox to serve the people of Utah and the Fourth District Court,” Graf said. “If confirmed by the Senate, I will be diligent and will faithfully and fairly apply the law, treating all who appear before me with respect.”
Contact:
Rob Carroll
Office of the Governor
(801) 243-2290, rcarroll@utah.gov