Julie J. Vargas
Julie Vargas | |
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| Justice of theNew Mexico Supreme Court | |
| Assumed office January 25, 2021 | |
| Appointed by | Michelle Lujan Grisham |
| Preceded by | Judith Nakamura |
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| Born | 1968 or 1969 (age 55–56) Old Town Albuquerque,New Mexico,U.S. |
| Education | Brown University(BA) University of New Mexico(JD) |
Julie J. Vargas(born 1968 or 1969)[1]is an American attorney and jurist serving as ajusticeof theNew Mexico Supreme Courtsince 2021. She is a former judge of theNew Mexico Court of Appeals.
Early life and education
[edit]Vargas was born and raised inOld Town Albuquerque.[2]She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and English literature fromBrown Universityand herJuris Doctorfrom theUniversity of New Mexico School of Law.[3][4]
Career
[edit]Vargas worked in private practice, serving more than 20 years at the Albuquerque law firm Hunt & Davis.[4]Since 2018 she has been anadjunct professorat the University of New Mexico School of Law.[5]
Judicial career
[edit]New Mexico Court of Appeals
[edit]Vargas was one of three candidates sent to GovernorSusana Martinezto fill the vacancy left by Cynthia Frye who retired in December 2015.[1]Vargas was elected to theNew Mexico Court of Appealsin 2016.[4]
New Mexico Supreme Court
[edit]On December 19, 2020, GovernorMichelle Lujan Grishamannounced her appointment of Vargas to be a justice of theNew Mexico Supreme Courtto fill the vacancy left by JusticeJudith Nakamurawho retired on December 1, 2020.[6][4]She was sworn into office on January 25, 2021.[7]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^abNott, Robert (2016-01-27)."Panel sends governor three nominees for vacant appeals court seat".Santa Fe New Mexican.Retrieved2020-12-27.
- ^Reisen, Matthew (2020-12-19)."Gov. appoints appellate Judge Julie Vargas to Supreme Court".abqjournal.Retrieved2020-12-26.
- ^"Governor appoints UNM alumna to highest court in New Mexico".UNM Newsroom.Retrieved2021-01-26.
- ^abcd"Gov. Lujan Grisham fills Supreme Court vacancy" Office of the Governor, December 19, 2020
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in thepublic domain.
- ^"Governor nominates Court of Appeals Judge Julie J. Vargas to fill Supreme Court vacancy".KOB 4.2020-12-19.Retrieved2020-12-27.
- ^Seeley, Luke (25 January 2021)."Governor's appointment shifts New Mexico Supreme Court partisan balance – Ballotpedia News".Retrieved2021-01-26.
- ^Laird, Evann (January 25, 2021)."Supreme Court Justice Julie J. Vargas Takes the Oath of Office"(Press release). State Bar of New Mexico.RetrievedMarch 27,2021.
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