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William Paul Johnson

Former judge · U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico

William Paul Johnson served on the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico. Appointed by George W. Bush and confirmed Dec 13, 2001. ABA rating: Qualified.

Appointed by
George W. Bush
Confirmed
Dec 13, 2001
ABA rating
Qualified
Born
1959

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of New MexicoGeorge W. Bush · Dec 13, 2001 – Sep 30, 2026

Education

  • Virginia Military InstituteB.A., 1981
  • Washington and Lee University School of LawJ.D., 1985

Career

U.S. Army Reserve, 1981-1990; Private practice, Houston, Texas, 1985-1986; Private practice, Roswell, New Mexico, 1986-1995; Judge, New Mexico District Court, Fifth Judicial District, 1995-2001; Member, Judicial Conference of the United States, 2023-2026

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