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Edward Chavez
The Job of N.M. Supreme Court (Retention)
Rules on all appeals from lower state courts. Eight-year terms. Must be at least 35 years old, have practiced law for at least 10 years and have resided in New Mexico for at least three years. Pays: $115,040.
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Recommendation: Retain
Evaluation: Chavez received consistently high ratings. He exhibits strengths in all judicial performance categories, including timely submission of his opinions, effectively handling his workload, working hard and discharging administrative responsibilities diligently. His decisions are readable and understandable. He conducts himself in a manner free from impropriety and demonstrates knowledge of substantive law. Although this evaluation indicated no specific areas of weaknesses or concern, Chavez is committed to improving his judicial skills.
Experience and education: Chavez was appointed to the bench on March 10, 2003, and was elected in November 2004. Before assuming the bench, he worked for 22 years in private practice. He served as president of the Legal Aid Society of Albuquerque, chairman of the University of New Mexico Mental Health Center, and chairman of the Disciplinary Board. Chavez teaches at the University of New Mexico School of Law and the National Institute of Trial Advocacy. He received his undergraduate degree from Eastern New Mexico University and his law degree from UNM.
