Cecelia Espenoza was born in Murray, Utah. Espenoza earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Utah in 1979 and a law degree from the University of Utah, S.J. Quinney College of Law in 1982. Her career experience includes working as a attorney, judge, and professor. She has been affiliated with the Round Table of Former Immigration Judges, Denver Cafecito, and University of Utah alumni board.
