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Sunday, October 25, 2026

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F. Richards Smith III

Fourth District Juvenile Court Judge

Judicial background

Fourth District Juvenile Court Judge

Background

F. Richards Smith III was appointed to the Fourth District Juvenile Court in 2012. He previously worked in civil litigation, corporate legal counsel and child advocacy, including directing Utah's Office of Guardian ad Litem and CASA. He earned psychology and law degrees at the University of Utah and BYU.

Source: Utah Courts biography: F. Richards Smith III · Background checked October 20, 2026

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