Bruce D. Black

Bruce D. Black (born 1947) is an American attorney and jurist who served as a United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico.

Bruce D. Black
Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico
In office October 1, 2012 – January 1, 2017
Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico
In office 2010–2012
Preceded by	Martha Vázquez
Succeeded by	M. Christina Armijo
Judge of the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico
In office December 26, 1995 – October 1, 2012
Appointed by	Bill Clinton
Preceded by	Juan Guerrero Burciaga
Succeeded by	Kenneth J. Gonzales
Personal details
Born	Bruce D. Black 1947 (age 73–74) Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Alma mater	Albion College (BA) University of Michigan (JD)

Early life and education

Born in Detroit, Michigan, Black received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Albion College in 1969 and a Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School in 1971.

Career

He was in private practice in New Mexico from 1972 to 1991. He was a judge on the New Mexico Court of Appeals from 1991 to 1995.

On August 10, 1995, Black was nominated by President Bill Clinton to a seat on the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico vacated by Juan Guerrero Burciaga. Black was confirmed by the United States Senate on December 22, 1995, and received his commission on December 26, 1995. He served as chief judge from 2010 to 2012. He took senior status, effective October 1, 2012. He retired from active service on January 1, 2017.

References

• Bruce D. Black at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a public domain publication of the Federal Judicial Center.