User:Jacob DeGering/Joseph C. Fratto, Jr.

References (1)	http://www.utcourts.gov/judgesbios/showGallery.asp?dist=3&ct_type=D#2762 (2)	http://judgepedia.org/index.php/Joseph_C._Fratto,_Jr.

JUDGE JOSEPH C. FRATTO, JR. Currently, Judge Joseph C. Fratto, Jr. presides as a Utah Third Judicial District court judge for Salt Lake County, for the Salt Lake City Justice Court.

Early life and education Judge Fratto Jr. is a Utah native and current resident. He was born on September 28th 1949 in Salt Lake City Utah. After graduating from South High School, Mr. Fratto attended the University of Utah where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Judge Fratto received his law degree, Juris Doctor, from the University of Utah College of Law in 1975 .[2] In addition to his legal studies Judge Fratto has also taught in the paralegal programs at both Westminster College and Salt Lake Community College. [1] Legal Career Prior to his appointment to the bench, he was an attorney with the law firm of Fratto & Fratto [2] where he practiced law with his father. Judicial Career He worked as a Research Assistant Analyst and Consultant for the Division of Courts Administration in the Law Enforcement Planning Agency of the Department of Public Safety. From 1975 to 1979, he served with the Salt Lake Legal Defenders Association. Joseph C. Fratto, Jr. is currently a Utah Third District judge for Salt Lake County Utah, for the Salt Lake City Justice Court. Judge Fratto was first appointed to this position in January 1997 Gov. Michael O. Leavitt. He serves Salt Lake, Summit, and Tooele counties. [1] Personal Life Judge Fratto is the father to three daughters. In his free time he likes to ski and travel.