Gov. Martinez Appoints Jeff Shannon Judge!
GOVERNOR SUSANA MARTINEZ APPOINTS JEFFREY SHANNON AS MAGISTRATE JUDGE FOR TAOS COUNTY
SANTA FE – Governor Susana Martinez announced today that she has appointed Jeffrey Shannon of Taos as a magistrate judge for Taos County. Shannon is a practicing attorney who works for Alan Maestas Law Office, focusing on criminal law, juvenile cases, and trial practice. He previously worked for the New Mexico Public Defender Department in both Taos and Clovis. Shannon earned his B.A. in History from Auburn University, his M.A. in Latin American Studies from the University of Alabama, and his law degree from the University of New Mexico.
“Mr. Shannon has a diverse background as an attorney in both the public and private sectors,” said Governor Martinez. “As a magistrate judge, that experience will serve him well. I believe he will be a strong public servant on behalf of New Mexicans and continue his commitment to fairly upholding the law.”
Shannon fills the vacancy created by the retirement of former Judge Betty Martinez.