Kirk Max Morgan

Was confirmed by the Utah Senate, 25 to 0, as a judge of the First District Juvenile Court, after Governor Gary Herbert appointed him. The Senate's judicial confirmation committee had recommended him on February 27, 2017.

March 8, 2017

Source: le.utah.gov

As Brigham City attorney, publicly defended the city's limits on handing out literature near the new temple during its 2012 open house, calling them a public safety measure. A church backed by the ACLU of Utah sued the city and named him as a defendant.

September 11, 2012

Source: ksl.com

Received a 12-0 vote from the Utah Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission, which found he meets its standards, in the report it shows voters for his 2026 retention question. He passed all 8 minimum standards, and 98% of surveyed court users recommended keeping him.

October 15, 2026Favorable on Impartiality

Source: judges.utah.gov

Received a 13-0 vote to retain from the Utah Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission in its 2020 report. He passed all 8 minimum standards, and 98% of surveyed court users recommended keeping him. He scored above other juvenile judges on temperament, administration and fairness.

July 13, 2020Favorable on Impartiality

Source: utahjpec.file.force.com

Received a 12-0 vote from the Utah Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission, which found he meets its standards, in the report it shows voters for his 2026 retention question. He passed all 8 minimum standards, and 98% of surveyed court users recommended keeping him.

October 15, 2026Favorable on Legal Competence

Source: judges.utah.gov

Received a 13-0 vote to retain from the Utah Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission in its 2020 report. He passed all 8 minimum standards, and 98% of surveyed court users recommended keeping him. He scored above other juvenile judges on temperament, administration and fairness.

July 13, 2020Favorable on Legal Competence

Source: utahjpec.file.force.com