Judge Angie K. Schneider: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

12th Judicial District Court of New Mexico, Department IV, Room 203

Appointed By: Gov. Susana Martinez

Biography

Hon. Angie K. Schneider is a judge for the 12th Judicial District Court of New Mexico in Otero County. She was appointed to the bench by former Governor Susana Martinez in July 2013, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. William H. Brogan (Ret.).


The 12th Judicial District includes Otero and Lincoln Counties. During her judicial tenure, Schneider has served as Chief Judge of the 12th Judicial District.


Prior to her appointment, she managed her own private practice, the Law Offices of Angie K. Schneider.


Schneider received a bachelor’s degree from the University of New Mexico. She went on to complete a J.D. at the University of New Mexico School of Law. Schneider was admitted to practice in New Mexico in 2001.


Her memberships have included the 12th Judicial District Bar Association and the State Bar of New Mexico. She sat on the Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee and has been involved with HEAL (Help End Abuse for Life), the Rotary, the Assisted Outpatient Treatment work group, and the High Mountain Youth Project.


In 2018, Schneider received a gubernatorial appointment to serve on the Substitute Care Advisory Council, which is tasked with examining policy, procedures, and practices of the Children, Youth, and Families Department.


She is registered as a Republican.