Tony Graf is a US judge who is currently presiding over the Charlie Kirk shooter Tyler Robinson’s hearing, find out more about him and his career below
Prosecutors in the hearing have reportedly charged Robinson with aggravated murder for the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University.
Who is Tony F Graf, judge presiding over Charlie Kirk’s shooter Tyler Robinson’s trial in court
FILED: Judge Tony F. Graf will be presiding over the Charlie Kirk murder case involving the suspect; Tyler Robinson.
Judge Graf was appointed to the Fourth District Court by Governor Spencer Cox in early May 2025.
Per a press release:
“Tony Graf brings a steady hand, strong… pic.twitter.com/pSpOHKypnX
— 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐞𝐞 (@brian_schnee) September 16, 2025
🚨 BREAKING: Tyler Robinson was formally arraigned in court today for the killing of Charlie Kirk. Prosecutors announced they will seek the death penalty. They also requested a pre-trial protective order for Erika Kirk. The case is being overseen by Judge Tony Graf, with Robinson… pic.twitter.com/I9QTUQmLiU
— Buraq (@Buraq515) September 17, 2025
The 22-year-old suspect recently appeared virtually, just days after his arrest, as prosecutors confirmed they will pursue the death penalty.
Tony Graf presides over Tyler Robinson’s hearing
Judge Tony Graf is presiding over the Tyler Robinson case and led the initial court appearance via a virtual session at 3:00 PM MDT on September 16, 2025. He formally read the charges, which included aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm, and obstruction of justice. Graf also confirmed that Robinson’s case will move forward later this month, with another virtual hearing scheduled for September 29.
Tony Graf biography and age
Tony Graf is a renowned judge in Utah’s Fourth Judicial District Court and oversees Utah County. He recently gained widespread recognition after presiding over the first hearing of Tyler Robinson. During the torture process, Tony admitted to fatally shooting Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025. Although his exact age is not publicly confirmed, Graf has decades of legal service experience, and he is among Utah’s most experienced judicial members.
Graf has been a Judge for one month. Zero experience. Why is he presiding over this case?https://t.co/Onkbq9KoAN https://t.co/L9roF8M4f2 pic.twitter.com/UgQ2jVi9EY
— Ally (@AllyJKiss) September 16, 2025
Education
Tony Graf earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law. Before that, Tony completed his bachelor’s degree at Weber State University.
Law career
Tony Graf has so far had a successful law career, including significant prosecutorial and judicial roles. He started as a Deputy County Attorney at the Davis County Attorney’s Office and later worked at both the Utah County Attorney’s Office and later at the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office. Aside from the courtroom, Tony also volunteered as Judge Pro Tempore for the Salt Lake City Justice Court and served on the Utah Supreme Court Advisory Committee on the Rules of Evidence. Tony Graf also notably contributes as a faculty member for statewide prosecutor trainings, and he has previously presented at multiple legal and child advocacy conferences.
Wife and children
Despite a well-documented professional background, there is hardly any information available regarding the personal life of Judge Tony Graf. While public records confirm that he is married and has children, he generally prefers to keep details about his family out of the spotlight.
