District of New Mexico / Appointed 2013 / Active
Kenneth John Gonzales
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico
Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2013 and confirmed by the Senate 89–0, Kenneth John Gonzales is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico. He earned a law degree from University of New Mexico School of Law in 1994. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, June 17, 2013
- Appointed by
- Barack Obama, 2013
- Confirmed
- 89–0
- Education
- University of New Mexico 1988 · University of New Mexico Law 1994
- Succeeded
- Bruce D. Black
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | District of New Mexico · succeeded Bruce D. Black | Obama (D) | 89–0 |
A per-senator roll-call isn’t shown for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many confirmations (especially before then, and most to the lower courts) were by voice vote or unanimous consent.
Education
| University of New Mexico | B.A. | 1988 |
| University of New Mexico School of Law | J.D. | 1994 |
Sources
12 years on the District of New Mexico. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).