Nominees to replace retiring Orem Justice Court judge released
Jacob Nielson, Daily Herald
The exterior of Orem's new city hall is pictured Tuesday, April 22, 2025.On Friday, Utah Courts released nominees to replace Orem City Justice Court Judge Reed Parkin, who will retire next month.
The Judicial Nominating Commission for Orem City selected the following four candidates to replace Parkin:
- Craig Chambers, J.D., Attorney at Law, resident of Heber,
- Misty Hope, J.D., Attorney at Law, resident of Vineyard,
- Melanie Serassio, J.D., Attorney at Law, resident of Sandy, and
- Spencer Thomas, J.D., Attorney at Law, resident of Spanish Fork.
Utah Courts said a comment period will be held through Nov. 15, and that Orem City Manager Brenn Bybee will have 30 days to make a selection after application materials are provided to him. The Orem City Coucil must ratify his decision and it must be certified by the Utah Judicial Council.
Written comments about the candidates can be sent to Justice Court Administrator James Peters at jamesp@utcourts.gov.
