District of New Mexico / Appointed 2023 / Active
Matthew Lane Garcia
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico
Appointed by President Joseph R. Biden in 2023 and confirmed by the Senate 53–46, Matthew Lane Garcia 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 2005. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, February 14, 2023
- Appointed by
- Joseph R. Biden, 2023
- Confirmed
- 53–46
- Education
- University of New Mexico 1999 · University of New Mexico Law 2005
- Succeeded
- Judith C. Herrera
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | District of New Mexico · succeeded Judith C. Herrera | Biden (D) | 53–46 |
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. | 1999 |
| Harvard University, Kennedy School of Government | M.P.P. | 2003 |
| University of New Mexico School of Law | J.D. | 2005 |
Sources
3 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).