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Brian Stewart (Utah)

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Brian Stewart

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United States District Court for the District of Utah (senior status)
Tenure

2014 - Present

Years in position

11

Prior offices
United States District Court for the District of Utah

Education

Bachelor's

Utah State University, 1972

Law

University of Utah Law, 1975

Personal
Birthplace
Logan, Utah


Brian "Ted" Stewart is an Article III federal judge on senior status for the United States District Court for the District of Utah. Stewart joined the court in November 1999 after being nominated by President Bill Clinton. Prior to appointment, Stewart was a Chief of Staff to former Utah Governor Mike Leavitt.[1] Stewart assumed senior status on September 1, 2014. He served as the court's chief judge from 2011 until taking senior status.[2]

Early life and education

Born in Logan, Utah, Stewart graduated with a bachelor's degree from Utah State University in 1972 and earned his J.D. from the University of Utah College of Law in 1975.[1]

Professional career

  • 1998-1999: Chief of staff, Governor Mike Leavitt
  • 1997: Visiting professor, Weber State University
  • 1994-1998: Visiting professor, Utah State University
  • 1993-1998: Executive director, Utah Department of Natural Resources
  • 1992: Executive director, Utah Department of Commerce
  • 1991: Visiting professor, Utah State University
  • 1985-1992: Commissioner, Utah Public Service Commission
  • 1981-1985: Administrative assistant, United States Representative James V. Hansen, Utah
  • 1980: Assistant, United States Senator Orrin Hatch, Utah
  • 1975-1980: Attorney in private practice, Salt Lake City, Utah[1][3]

Judicial career

District of Utah

Stewart was nominated to the United States District Court for the District of Utah by President Bill Clinton on July 27, 1999, to a seat vacated by Thomas Greene. Stewart was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on October 5, 1999, and received his commission on November 11, 1999.[4] He served as the chief judge of the court from 2011 until 2014. He transitioned to senior status on September 2, 2014.[2]

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by:
Thomas Greene
District of Utah
1999–2014
Seat #4
Succeeded by:
Howard Nielson