Background
Kaufman, Steven Michael was born on July 2, 1951 in Spokane, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Gordon Leonard and Terri Kaufman.
Kaufman, Steven Michael was born on July 2, 1951 in Spokane, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Gordon Leonard and Terri Kaufman.
Bachelor of Science magna cum laude, U. Utah, 1973. Juris Doctor cum laude, Gonzaga University, 1977.Bar: Utah 1977, United States District Court Utah, 1977, United States Court Appeals (10th circuit) 1977, Supreme Court of the United States Court 1985. Founding partner Farr, Kaufman, and Hamilton, 1979-1989.
Managing partner Farr, Kaufman, Sullivan, Gorman, Jensen, Medsker, Nichols & Perkins, 1989.
Judge pro tem, 1981-1998, bar commissioner, 1991-1998. Chairman Commision on Public Defenders, Ogden, 1984.
Member American Trial Lawyers Association, American Bar Association, Utah Bar Association (president-elect, 1995-1996, president, 1996-1997, bar commissioner 1992-1998, representative Utah Judicial Council 1998-1999), Weber County Bar Association (president 1981-1982), Rex East. Lee Inn of Court (master).
Married Connie Hoopes, June 7, 1973. Children: Kristopher, Shana.