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Stephen P. Dent

Utah Supreme Court Justice

Judicial background

Utah Supreme Court Justice

Background

Stephen P. Dent was appointed to the Utah Supreme Court in 2026. He previously held federal prosecution leadership roles in Utah, practiced at Gibson Dunn and completed federal judicial clerkships. He studied political science at BYU and earned a law degree at the University of Utah.

Source: Utah Courts biography: Stephen P. Dent · Background checked October 20, 2026

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