Bruce Black

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Bruce Black

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Prior offices
United States District Court for the District of New Mexico

Education

Bachelor's

Albion College of Michigan, 1969

Law

Michigan Law School, 1971

Personal
Birthplace
Detroit, Mich.

Bruce D. Black was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico. He first joined the court in 1995 after being nominated by President Bill Clinton. Black served as the chief judge of the court from 2010 until his transition to senior status on October 1, 2012. Black served as a senior judge from October 1, 2012, until his retirement on January 1, 2017.[1]

Early life and education

Born in Detroit, Michigan, Black graduated from Albion College of Michigan with his bachelor's degree in 1969 and from Michigan Law School with his J.D. in 1971.[1]

Professional career

  • 2012-2017: Senior judge
  • 2010-2012: Chief judge
  • 1995-2012: Judge

Judicial nominations and appointments

District of New Mexico

Black was nominated to the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico by President Bill Clinton on August 10, 1995, to a seat vacated by Juan Burciaga. Black was confirmed on December 22, 1995, on a voice vote of the U.S. Senate and he received his commission on December 26, 1995. From 2010-2012, Black served as chief judge of the district court. He elected to take senior status on October 1, 2012, and served as a senior judge until his retirement on January 1, 2017.[1][2] He was succeeded in this position by Judge Kenneth John Gonzales.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
Juan Burciaga
District of New Mexico
1995–2012
Seat #4
Succeeded by:
Kenneth John Gonzales