Background
Russell W. Bench was born on May 12, 1950 in Roosevelt, Utah, United States; the son of Ray F. and Evah (Wright) Bench.
Russell W. Bench was born on May 12, 1950 in Roosevelt, Utah, United States; the son of Ray F. and Evah (Wright) Bench.
Russell W. Bench received a Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctor from the University of Utah in 1973 and 1976. He was admitted to the bar in 1976.
From 1981 to 1986 Russell W. Bench was a central staff attorney at Utah Supreme Court, Salt Lake City. Since 1987 he has been a judge at Utah Court of Appeals, Salt Lake City. In 1989 Russell was appointed as a presiding judge at Utah Court of Appeals, Salt Lake City and held this position till 1992.
Russell W. Bench is a member of Utah State Bar.
Russell W. Bench married Odette Ellen Sookun on November 4, 1978. They have four children - Marissa, Gina, Natalie and Sarah.