Staff

David Leavitt

David O. Leavitt is the county attorney for Utah County, Utah. Prior to being elected, Leavitt privately practiced and also operated the Leavitt Institute for International Development, playing a significant role in improving legal systems, fighting corruption and fostering integrity and leadership in Ukraine and Moldova. He’s acted as an advisor to the National Institute of Justice for Moldova (2014-2018) and advisor to the Supreme Court of Ukraine (2001-2009).

His years as both a criminal defense attorney and an elected prosecutor give him balance and perspective that is rare in a County Attorney. His private sector experience—as a privately practicing attorney, executive director of an international reform charity, and business owner—bring private sector solutions to government.