Summary
Michael Edward Vigil (born May 23, 1951)[1] is an American attorney and jurist serving as a justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court. He formerly was a judge on the New Mexico Court of Appeals.
Michael Vigil | |
|---|---|
| Chief Justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court | |
| In office July 15, 2020 – April 13, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Judith Nakamura |
| Succeeded by | C. Shannon Bacon |
| Justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court | |
| Assumed office December 31, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Gary L. Clingman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Michael Edward Vigil May 23, 1951 Santa Fe, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | College of Santa Fe (BA) Georgetown University (JD) |
Early life and education edit
Vigil was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico.[2] He 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.[3] He received his Juris Doctor from the Georgetown University Law Center in 1976.[4]
Career edit
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.[4]
State judicial service edit
Vigil was appointed to the New Mexico Court of Appeals 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.[5] His service on the appeals court terminated upon his election to the Supreme Court.
New Mexico Supreme Court edit
Vigil was previously considered in 2015 for appointment to the New Mexico Supreme Court after the retirement of Richard C. Bosson.[6] On November 6, 2018, Vigil was elected to the court, defeating incumbent Gary L. Clingman by a margin of 19%.[7] His term began on January 1, 2019. On July 15, 2020, Vigil was sworn in as chief justice of the Supreme Court.[8]
Personal edit
Vigil has four children and three grandchildren.[9]
References edit
- ^ Judicial Yellow Book: Who's who in Federal and State Courts. Leadership Directories, Incorporated. 2009. p. 788.
- ^ "Michael E. Vigil Oral History Interview | libvideo.unm.edu | The University of New Mexico". libvideo.unm.edu. Retrieved 2020-08-02.
- ^ "State Supreme Court". www.abqjournal.com. Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved 2018-12-30.
- ^ a b "Judges". coa.nmcourts.gov. Retrieved 2018-12-30.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Rivera, Chelo (2015-10-13). "New Mexico Supreme Court vacancy attracts 8 applicants". KRQE. Retrieved 2018-12-30.
- ^ "New Mexico Election Results". electionresults.sos.state.nm.us. 2018-11-06. Retrieved 2018-12-30.
- ^ Casaus, Phill (July 15, 2020). "Vigil sworn in as New Mexico Supreme Court chief justice". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
- ^ Edge, Sami (2018-10-13). "Judges in New Mexico Supreme Court race have divergent backgrounds". Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved 2018-12-30.
External links edit
- Michael Vigil at Ballotpedia