Edward Chavez
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| Edward Chavez | |
| Current Court Information: | |
| New Mexico Supreme Court | |
| Title: | Justice |
| Service: | |
| Appointed by: | Bill Richardson |
| Active: | 2003-2014 |
| Personal History | |
| Born: | 1956 |
| Party: | Democrat |
| Bachelors: | Eastern New Mexico University, 1978 |
| Law School: | University of New Mexico School of Law, 1981 |
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Edward L. Chavez is a justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court. Justice Chavez was appointed to the Supreme Court by Governor Bill Richardson on January 30, 2003. He took office on March 10, 2003 and his current term expires December 31, 2014.[1]
Education
Chávez received his B.B.A. degree from Eastern New Mexico University in 1978 and his J.D. from the University of New Mexico School of Law in 1981.[2]
Career
Chavez was a private practitioner for 22 years. He also taught at the University of New Mexico School of Law and the National Institute of Trial Advocacy. [2]
Awards and Associations
- Past president, Legal Aid Society of Albuquerque
- Former Chairman, University of New Mexico Mental Health Center
- Former Chairman, Disciplinary Board
- Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
- Fellow, International Academy of Trial Laywers [2]
Elections
2006
Chavez was retained in 2006, winning 76.7% of the vote.[3]
External links
- New Mexico Supreme Court, Justice Edward L. Chavez
- theNewspaper.com, "New Mexico Supreme Court Overturns DUI Without Driving", June 14, 2010
References
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