Dianna Gibson
Dianna M. Gibson is a judge on the Third District Court of Utah serving Salt Lake, Summit, and Tooele counties. She was appointed in October 2018 by Governor Gary R. Herbert and took office in January 2019.[1]
Early life and education
Gibson earned a bachelor's degree in psychology in 1992 and a bachelor's degree in communication in 1993, both from the University of Utah. She received her Juris Doctor from the S.J. Quinney College of Law in 1996.[1]
Legal career
After law school, Gibson clerked at the Utah Court of Appeals. She practiced law at Parsons Behle & Latimer, focusing on litigation, appellate work, and international arbitration.[1] She later held in-house counsel roles for large public companies, including service as general counsel and deputy general counsel.[1]
Judicial appointment
Governor Herbert appointed Gibson to the Third District Court in October 2018, and she was confirmed by the Utah Senate later that year.[2]
Notable cases
In 2025, Gibson struck down Utah's congressional maps, ruling that the Legislature’s override of the voter-approved Proposition 4 violated the state constitution. She ordered lawmakers to redraw the maps.[3] Her decision drew criticism from some Republican lawmakers who accused her of judicial activism.[4] This was related to gerrymandering
Community service
Gibson is a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation and serves on the S.J. Quinney College of Law Board of Trustees. She is also active with the International Association of Women Judges and the Tooele County Human Services Advisory Committee.[1]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Judge Dianna M. Gibson". Utah State Courts. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
- ↑ Goodman, Ben (October 2018). "Gov. Herbert Appoints Dianna Gibson to the Third District Court". Utah Policy. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
- ↑ Varela, Ben (August 26, 2025). "Judge rules Utah's congressional maps unconstitutional". Fox 13 Salt Lake City. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
- ↑ "Gerrymandering in Utah: Judge Gibson faces GOP backlash". The Salt Lake Tribune. August 26, 2025. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
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