Michael E. Vigil Explained

Michael Vigil
Office:Chief Justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court
Term Start:July 15, 2020
Term End:April 13, 2022
Predecessor:Judith Nakamura
Successor:C. Shannon Bacon
Office1:Justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court
Term Start1:December 31, 2018
Predecessor1:Gary L. Clingman
Birth Name:Michael Edward Vigil
Birth Date:23 May 1951
Birth Place:Santa Fe, New Mexico, U.S.
Party:Democratic
Children:4
Education:College of Santa Fe (BA)
Georgetown University (JD)

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.

Early life and education

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

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.

State judicial service

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

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

Vigil has four children and three grandchildren.[9]

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Judicial Yellow Book: Who's who in Federal and State Courts . 2009 . Leadership Directories, Incorporated . 788 . en.
  2. Web site: Michael E. Vigil Oral History Interview libvideo.unm.edu The University of New Mexico. 2020-08-02. libvideo.unm.edu.
  3. Web site: State Supreme Court . www.abqjournal.com . Albuquerque Journal . en-US . 2018-12-30.
  4. Web site: Judges . coa.nmcourts.gov . 2018-12-30.
  5. Web site: New Mexico Supreme Court Candidate Michael E. Vigil Visits Los Alamos Daily Post . Clark . Carol . 2018-09-30 . Los Alamos Daily Post . en . 2018-12-30.
  6. Web site: New Mexico Supreme Court vacancy attracts 8 applicants . Rivera . Chelo . 2015-10-13 . KRQE . en-US . 2018-12-30.
  7. Web site: New Mexico Election Results . 2018-11-06 . electionresults.sos.state.nm.us . en . 2018-12-30.
  8. News: Casaus . Phill . Vigil sworn in as New Mexico Supreme Court chief justice . 17 July 2020 . Santa Fe New Mexican . July 15, 2020.
  9. Web site: Judges in New Mexico Supreme Court race have divergent backgrounds . Edge . Sami . 2018-10-13 . Santa Fe New Mexican . en . 2018-12-30.

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