Hon. Matthew Justin Wilson

Matthew Justin Wilson is a judge serving the First Judicial District of New Mexico. Appointed by Governor Susana Martinez in October 2013 to fill a vacancy, he has since held a family court position (Division 9) and has a background in domestic relations, criminal prosecution, and public service. Wilson earned a B.A. in History from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and a J.D. from Stetson University College of Law. Prior to his judicial appointment, he worked as a domestic relations hearing officer, served as the special assistant attorney general for New Mexico's Human Services Department, and was a prosecutor in Alamogordo for the District Attorney's Office. His career reflects a commitment to family law, domestic relations, and criminal justice within the New Mexico legal system.