Effective Jan. 1, 2025, Judge Jason M. Jaramillo took over as the Presiding Civil Division Judge of the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court after the recent retirement of Judge Frank A. Sedillo. Judge Jaramillo has served in the court’s Civil Division since 2019, when he was appointed to the bench by Governor Lujan Grisham.

“I’m eager to get to work in this new role and look forward to working more closely with our dedicated Civil Division staff and administration to ensure that we continue to serve the citizens of Bernalillo County,” said Judge Jaramillo.

Judge Jaramillo has dedicated his entire legal career to public service, having previously worked in the Bernalillo County Attorney’s Office as an assistant county attorney. He began his career as a prosecutor and appellate attorney for the Second Judicial District Attorney’s Office, prior to working for the Social Security Administration. As a former member and now honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard, Judge Jaramillo served in both Colorado and New Mexico.

An Albuquerque native, Judge Jaramillo graduated from University of New Mexico School of Law and was admitted to the State Bar of New Mexico in 2007.

“Judge Jaramillo’s dedication to service and our community will continue to move our Civil Division forward as we proceed with handling a large majority of the civil lawsuits filed throughout the state,” said Chief Judge Joshua J. Sánchez.

– Published Jan. 1, 2025