Carmen E. Garza | |
|---|---|
| Chief Magistrate Judge of the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico | |
| In office February 8, 2018 – August 22, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Karen B. Molzen[1] |
| Succeeded by | Gregory B. Wormuth |
| Magistrate Judge of the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico | |
| In office August 23, 2006 – August 22, 2022 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1959 or 1960 (age 64–65)[2] |
| Alma mater | New Mexico State University (Bachelor's degree) University of New Mexico (JD) |
Carmen E. Garza is a former chief magistrate judge of the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico.[2] She served as a magistrate judge from August 2006 to August 22, 2022, holding the position of chief magistrate judge from early 2018 until the end of her tenure on the bench. In 2022, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico voted against reappointing Garza for a further term as magistrate judge as a result of misconduct allegations against her.[2]
- ^ "In re: Designation of Karen Ballard Molzen as Chief Magistrate Judge" (PDF). No. 11-MC-00004-9. U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico. 2011-03-31. Retrieved 2022-09-15.
- ^ a b c Marimow, Ann (2022-09-15). "Judge subjected staff to insults, outbursts, court investigation finds". Washington Post. Retrieved 2022-09-15.