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Herrera, Judith C.

Born 1954 in Chicago, IL

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico
Nominated by George W. Bush on September 23, 2003, to a seat vacated by James A. Parker. Confirmed by the Senate on June 3, 2004, and received commission on June 13, 2004. Assumed senior status on July 1, 2019.

Education:
University of New Mexico, B.A., 1976
Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 1979

Professional Career:

Assistant district attorney, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 1979-1980
Private practice, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 1980-2004
City councilwoman, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 1981-1986