Ann Marie McIff Allen

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Ann Marie McIff Allen

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Nonpartisan

United States District Court for the District of Utah
Tenure

2024 - Present

Years in position

0

Predecessor
Prior offices
Utah Fifth Judicial District

Education

Bachelor's

Brigham Young University, 1994

Law

Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark Law School, 1997

Ann Marie McIff Allen is a judge on the United States District Court for the District of Utah. She was nominated to the court by President Joe Biden (D) on January 10, 2024, and confirmed by the United States Senate on April 10, 2024, by a vote of 100-0.[1][2][3][4] To see a full list of judges appointed by Joe Biden, click here.

The United States District Court for the District of Utah is one of 94 U.S. District Courts. They are the general trial courts of the United States federal courts. To learn more about the court, click here.

Prior to joining the court, Allen was a Utah Fifth Judicial District judge for Beaver County and Iron County.[5] Allen was appointed to the court on July 27, 2020, by Gov. Gary Herbert (R) and was confirmed by the Utah State Senate on September 29, 2020.[6]

Judicial nominations and appointments

United States District Court for the District of Utah

See also: Federal judges nominated by Joe Biden

On January 10, 2024, President Joe Biden (D) nominated Allen to the United States District Court for the District of Utah.[2] To read more about the federal nominations process, click here.

Nomination Tracker
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Nominee Information
Name: Ann Marie McIff Allen
Court: United States District Court for the District of Utah
Progress
Confirmed 91 days after nomination.
ApprovedANominated: January 10, 2024
ApprovedAABA Rating: Well Qualified
Questionnaire: Questionnaire
ApprovedAHearing: January 24, 2024
Hearing Transcript: Hearing Transcript
QFRs: (Hover over QFRs to read more)
ApprovedAReported: February 29, 2024 
ApprovedAConfirmed: April 10, 2024
ApprovedAVote: 100-0


Confirmation vote

The U.S. Senate confirmed Allen by a vote of 100-0 on April 10, 2024.[3] To see a full breakdown of the vote on the official U.S. Senate website, click here.

Allen confirmation vote (April 10, 2024)
Party Yea Nay No vote
Electiondot.png Democratic 48 0 0
Ends.png Republican 49 0 0
Grey.png Independent 3 0 0
Total 100[7] 0 0

Senate Judiciary Committee hearing

The Senate Judiciary Committee held hearings on Allen's nomination on January 24, 2024. Allen was reported to the full Senate on February 29, 2024, after a 21-0 committee vote.[8] Click here for a list of other nominees awaiting a committee vote.

Nomination

On December 19, 2023, President Joe Biden (D) announced his intent to nominate Allen to the United States District Court for the District of Utah. The president officially nominated Allen on January 10, 2024. Click here for a list of other nominees who have been nominated by President Joe Biden.

The American Bar Association (ABA) rated Allen well qualified.[9] To read more about ABA ratings, click here.

Allen was nominated to replace Judge David Nuffer, who assumed senior status on April 2, 2022.[10]

Biography

Education

Allen received her law degree in 1997 from the J. Reuben Clark College of Law at Brigham Young University and her bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University in 1994.[6]

Career

  • 2024-Present: Judge, United States District Court for the District of Utah
  • 2020-2024: Judge, Utah District Court, Fifth District
  • 2016-2020: Southern Utah University
    • 2018-2020: General counsel
    • 2016-2017: Special counsel and director of ethics and compliance
  • 2014-2020: Deputy county attorney, Garfield County, Utah
  • 2014-2016: Adjunct instructor, Southern Utah University
  • 2007-2013: Deputy county attorney, Iron County, Utah
  • 2001-2007, 2013-2016: Private practice
  • 1999-2001: Adjunct instructor, Utah Valley State College
  • 1997-1998: Adjunct instructor, Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark Law School[4]

About the court

The District of Utah has original jurisdiction over cases filed within its jurisdiction. These cases can include civil and criminal matters that fall under federal law.

There are two court divisions, each covering the following counties:

The Central Division, covering Beaver, Carbon, Daggett, Duchesne, Emery, Garfield, Grand, Iron, Juab, Kane, Millard, Piute, Salt Lake, San Juan, Sanpete, Sevier, Summit, Tooele, Uintah, Utah, Wasatch, Washington, and Wayne counties

The Northern Division, covering Box Elder, Cache, Davis, Morgan, Rich, and Weber counties

To read opinions published by this court, click here.

The federal nomination process

Federal judges are nominated by the president of the United States and confirmed by the Senate. There are multiple steps to the process:

  • The president nominates an individual for a judicial seat.
  • The nominee fills out a questionnaire and is reviewed by the Senate Judiciary Committee.
  • The Senate Judiciary Committee holds a hearing with the nominee, questioning them about things like their judicial philosophy, past rulings or opinions, etc.
  • As part of this process, the committee sends a blue slip to senators from the home state in which the judicial nomination was received, allowing them to express their approval or disapproval of the nominee.
  • After the hearing, the Senate Judiciary Committee will vote to approve or return the nominee.
  • If approved, the nominee is voted on by the full Senate.
  • If the Committee votes to return the nominee to the president, the president has the opportunity to re-nominate the individual.
  • The Senate holds a vote on the candidate.
  • If the Senate confirms the nomination, the nominee receives a commission to serve a lifelong position as a federal judge.
  • If the Senate does not confirm the nomination, that nominee does not become a judge.


See also

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ The White House, "President Biden Names Forty-Third Round of Judicial Nominees," December 19, 2023
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 The White House, "Nominations Press Release Attached," January 10, 2024
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Congress.gov, "PN1290 — Ann Marie McIff Allen — The Judiciary," April 10, 2024
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 The Federal Judicial Center, "Allen, Ann Marie McIff," accessed April 12, 2024
  5. ↑ "Utah State Court Directory," "Fifth District," accessed October 27, 2020
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "StGeorgeUtah.com," "Governor appoints a new judge to the Fifth District Court in Utah," accessed October 27, 2020
  7. ↑ Note: The bolded number reflects the largest number.
  8. ↑ The Senate Judiciary Committee, "Results of Executive Business Meeting – February 29, 2024," February 29, 2024
  9. ↑ American Bar Association, "STANDING COMMITTEE ON THE FEDERAL JUDICIARY," accessed January 30, 2024
  10. ↑ Law360, "Utah Federal Judge's Shift Opens Red-State Seat For Biden," April 12, 2021

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Preceded by
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