Honoring a Legacy of Compassion and Fairness

Magistrate Judge Brooke Wells was known for her elegant style, expert horse riding skills, and her deep commitment to justice. She believed in treating everyone with dignity and in many ways over her lifetime to ensure that compassion had a place in the courtroom. From helping launch Utah’s mental-health court to championing fairness and rehabilitation, she believed the law should heal, not harm.

A Fund to Rebuild Lives

The Judge Brooke Wells Compassionate Justice Fund carries forward her legacy by providing legal assistance to help clients facing discrimination, abuse, or other barriers to stability that make it difficult for them to get on with their lives.

Created as a long-term endowed fund through “And Justice for All” and seeded with a gift from Judge Wells’ estate along with contributions from her friends and family, the fund strengthens legal programs that:

• Provide legal support for those seeking safety, treatment, and stability
• Protect the rights of people being discriminated against for mental illness
• Remove barriers that keep people from recovery and a fresh start

Why It Matters

Too often, people experiencing trauma or overwhelming life circumstances face complex legal problems with no one to turn to for help. The Judge Brooke Wells Compassionate Justice Fund ensures that they have legal solutions to find safety, stability, and a path forward.

How You Can Help

Your gift to The Judge Brooke Wells Compassionate Justice Fund honors her enduring belief that the law can be a tool to right wrongs and change lives. By supporting this fund, you expand access to justice for people in crisis and help carry forward Judge Wells’ lifelong commitment to compassion and fairness.

Together, we can carry forward Brooke’s legacy and turn compassion into lasting change.