Joseph C. Fratto, Jr

Joseph C. Fratto Jr. presided as a Utah Third Judicial District court judge for Salt Lake County. He was appointed to the bench in 1997 by Utah Governor Michael O. Leavitt.

Early life and education Fratto was born on September 28, 1949, in Salt Lake City, Utah. After graduating from South High School, Fratto attended the University of Utah where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree. Fratto received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Utah College of Law in 1975. In addition to his legal practice Fratto has taught in the paralegal programs at both Westminster College and Salt Lake Community College.

Fratto was appointed to the bench in 1997 by then Governor Michael O. Leavitt. In 2009, Judge Fratto dismissed the state lawsuit, holding that the Utah Constitution similarly does not provide any different rights than under federal law. Both dismissals were appealed. In May 2010, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of the federal lawsuit. In May 2010, the Utah Supreme Court heard arguments on the state appeal, and in March 2011 dismissed the Jensen's case at the state level.

Personal life Fratto is the father to three daughters.