David H. Leigh
Court record, service history and public docket data for Judge Leigh.
About Judge Leigh
David H. Leigh joined the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Utah on April 16, 2026, following appointment by the Tenth Circuit. Before joining the bench, he practiced bankruptcy and civil litigation in Salt Lake City.
Judge Leigh's practices and standing orders
Rules for cases before Judge Leigh, as published on the court's website (checked October 11, 2026). Judges revise these often, so confirm the current version on the court's site before you file.
Key rules
Motions
For a stay-relief motion claiming lack of equity, state lien amounts, property value, and how that value was determined.
“If one of the grounds for relief is lack of equity, then the movant should identify the current amount of the lien (and amount of any other known liens against the property), the estimated value of the property subject to the lien, and how that value has been determined.”
Motions
A stay-relief motion should attach evidence that the lien is perfected under state law and, if applicable, evidence of assignment.
“The motion should attach suitable evidence that a lien is perfected pursuant to state law. If the underlying obligation has been assigned to the movant, evidence of the assignment should be provided.”
Conferences
To schedule or strike a hearing before Leigh, contact the court’s scheduling line.
“To schedule or to strike a hearing before Judge Leigh, please contact the Scheduling Line at 801-524-6627.”
Conferences
Leigh holds preliminary hearings on stay-relief motions on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
“Judge Leigh holds preliminary hearings on motions for relief from stay on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.”
Standing orders for every case in this court
Orders the court applies to all of its cases, whichever judge has them, as published on the court's website (checked October 11, 2026).
How Judge Leigh decides
Patterns drawn from this judge's own signed orders. Every observation links to the order it came from.
Procedural preferences
Leigh schedules preliminary hearings on stay-relief motions on Wednesday mornings.
“Judge Leigh holds preliminary hearings on motions for relief from stay on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.”
Unopposed stay-relief motions may be submitted for decision without a hearing under the applicable local rule.
“If no objection to the motion is timely filed, an order may be submitted pursuant to Local Rule 4001–1(d), and relief may be granted without a hearing.”
Cautions
A stay-relief motion should identify the factual basis for relief rather than rely on general assertions; deficient motions may be denied without prejudice.
“Do not simply assert that the debtor lacks equity in the property or generally claim that you are not adequately protected. Such statements do not give the Court the basis to grant the requested relief, even if uncontested. Failure to comply with this procedure may result in the motion being denied without prejudice.”
Proposed orders must be submitted separately from the underlying motion, application, or objection.
“Proposed orders are not to be attached to motions, applications, or objections.”
Caseload & timing
From public federal docket records for this judge.
Every sampled matter remained pending. Several Chapter 7 debtors had received automatic discharge orders, but their cases had not yet terminated, so no completed-case duration is reported.
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