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Shawn Rice Howell

Fourth District Court Judge

Judicial background

Fourth District Court Judge

Background

Shawn Rice Howell was appointed to the Fourth District Court in 2024. She previously worked at the Utah County Public Defender Association, including as chief counsel, and coached trial advocacy at BYU's law school. Her background includes a Fourth District clerkship and a law degree from Brigham Young University.

Source: Utah Courts biography: Shawn Rice Howell · Background checked October 20, 2026

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