A Judge's Perspective of Estate Issues
Come listen to a unique perspective on estate issues from a retired judge from the Fifth Circuit Court.
Judge James L. Shumate biography:
Judge James L. Shumate was appointed to the Fifth Circuit Court in January 1991 by Governor Norman H Bangerter. He became a district court judge in January 1992 and served Beaver, Iron, and Washington Counties. He received a law degree from the University of Utah College of Law in 1975. He was Iron County attorney from 1979 to 1982. Judge Shumate is a past member of the Governor's Substance Abuse and Anti-Violence Coordinating Council. He worked on the formation of the Washington County Domestic Violence Coalition. Judge Shumate presided over the creation of the Washington County Drug Court and managed the Drug Court calendar in the District Court for Washington County for over 13 years. He served as the Presiding Judge of the Fifth District on three different occasions. Judge Shumate retired from active service on March 31, 2014, and assumed Senior Judge status after 23 years on the Bench. He is married to Cherie N. Shumate, RPh. They are the parents of three sons and the grandparents of eight grandchildren.
