SALT LAKE CITY — Gov. Gary Herbert has appointed a Utah County attorney as a judge in the 4th Judicial District.
M. James Brady, a partner in the Provo law firm of Bradford & Brady, will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Howard Maetani.
"Jim has spent the last 28 years developing a solid reputation and earning the respect of his colleagues through his legal work and his professionalism" Herbert said. "His commitment to public service is clear, and I look forward to the contributions he will make from the bench."
Brady's practice focuses on domestic, business and land use litigation. He has a law degree from Brigham Young University.
Brady previously has been a small claims court and circuit court judge in Provo, as well as mayor and a City Council member of Mapleton.
He also has served on the Utah County Board of Adjustments and in the South Utah Valley Municipal Water Users Association.
His appointment is subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate.
The 4th District includes Juab, Millard, Utah and Wasatch counties.