Michael E. Vigil

Michael Edward Vigil (born 1951) is an American attorney and jurist serving as the Chief Justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court. He formerly was a Judge on the New Mexico Court of Appeals.

Michael E. Vigil
Chief Justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court
Assumed office
July 15, 2020
Preceded byJudith Nakamura
Justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court
Assumed office
January 1, 2019
Preceded byGary L. Clingman
Judge of the New Mexico Court of Appeals
In office
March 7, 2003 – December 31, 2018
Appointed byBill Richardson
Personal details
Born
Michael Edward Vigil

1951 (age 68–69)
Santa Fe, New Mexico
EducationSt. Michael's College (BA)
Georgetown University (JD)

Early life and education

Vigil was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico.[1] She graduated from the Santa Fe University of Art and Design (formerly College of Santa Fe) in 1973 with a Bachelor of Arts in political science and a history minor.[2] He received his Juris Doctor from the Georgetown University Law Center in 1976.[3]

Career

Vigil began his legal career in 1976 as a staff attorney for the New Mexico Court of Appeals. He entered private practice in 1979, focusing on personal injury and medical malpractice. He was in private practice until his appointment to the Court of Appeals.[3]

Vigil was a judge on the New Mexico Court of Appeals. He was appointed to the court in 2003 by Democratic Governor Bill Richardson. He was elected in 2004 and re-elected in 2012 to a term set to end December 31, 2020. Vigil was elected by his peers in 2015 to a two-year term as chief judge.[4] His service on the appeals court terminated upon his election to the Supreme Court.

New Mexico Supreme Court

Vigil was previously considered in 2015 for appointment to the court after the retirement of Richard C. Bosson.[5] On November 6, 2018 Vigil was elected to the court, beating incumbent Gary L. Clingman 59%–40%.[6] His term began on January 1, 2019. On July 15, 2020 Vigil was sworn in as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.[7]

Personal

He is married with four adult children and three grandchildren.[8]

References
  1. "Michael E. Vigil Oral History Interview | libvideo.unm.edu | The University of New Mexico". libvideo.unm.edu. Retrieved 2020-08-02.
  2. "State Supreme Court". www.abqjournal.com. Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved 2018-12-30.
  3. "Judges". coa.nmcourts.gov. Retrieved 2018-12-30.
  4. Clark, Carol (2018-09-30). "New Mexico Supreme Court Candidate Michael E. Vigil Visits Los Alamos Daily Post". Los Alamos Daily Post. Retrieved 2018-12-30.
  5. Rivera, Chelo (2015-10-13). "New Mexico Supreme Court vacancy attracts 8 applicants". KRQE. Retrieved 2018-12-30.
  6. "New Mexico Election Results". electionresults.sos.state.nm.us. 2018-11-06. Retrieved 2018-12-30.
  7. Casaus, Phill (July 15, 2020). "Vigil sworn in as New Mexico Supreme Court chief justice". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
  8. Edge, Sami (2018-10-13). "Judges in New Mexico Supreme Court race have divergent backgrounds". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved 2018-12-30.
Legal offices
Preceded by
Gary L. Clingman		 Justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court
2019–present		 Incumbent
Preceded by
Judith Nakamura		 Chief Justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court
2020–present


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