Four nominees named to replace retiring Orem Justice Court Judge Reed Parkin
OREM - Four attorneys are in the running to become Orem's next justice court judge, according to a Utah Courts notice posted Nov. 6. The public can comment on the nominees through Nov. 15.
The Judicial Nominating Commission for Orem City picked the nominees to replace Judge Reed Parkin, who retires next month, the notice says.
The nominees
- Craig Chambers, attorney at law, of Heber
- Misty Hope, attorney at law, of Vineyard
- Melanie Serassio, attorney at law, of Sandy
- Spencer Thomas, attorney at law, of Spanish Fork
What happens next
Once the candidates' application materials reach Brenn Bybee, Orem's chief executive officer, he has 30 days to choose one. The Orem City Council must then ratify his pick, and the Utah Judicial Council must certify it.
Written comments about any candidate go by email to James Peters, justice court administrator, at jamesp@utcourts.gov, according to the notice.
Source: Utah Courts, "Nominees announced for the Orem City Justice Court vacancy," Nov. 6, 2026