Judge Debra A. Ramirez: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

2nd Judicial District Court of New Mexico, Department XXIV, Family Court

Appointed By: Gov. Susana Martinez

Biography

Hon. Debra Ramirez is a judge for the 2nd Judicial District Court of New Mexico in Bernalillo County. She was appointed to the bench by former Governor Susana Martinez on July 18, 2014, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Ross C. Sanchez (Ret.).

Ramirez received a second appointment from then-Governor Martinez after her term expired at the end of 2014. At that time, she replaced the Hon. Kenneth H. Martinez (Ret.). She has served as the Domestic Violence judge.

Prior to beginning her judicial career, Ramirez worked as a domestic violence special commissioner with the 2nd Judicial District (2000 to 2003, 2009 to 2014) and as an administrative assistant attorney to the Hon. Edward L. Chávez with the New Mexico Supreme Court.

She received a bachelor’s degree from Bethany College in 1974. Ramirez went on to complete a J.D. at the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 1983.

She served as chair of the New Mexico Supreme Court’s Domestic Relations Rules Committee and a member of the New Mexico Intimate Partner Homicide Review Team.

Recent Cases by Hon. Debra A. Ramirez

Brittany Rae Martinez-Leyba v. Gianna Deamend Leyba

On December 30, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bernalillo County. Judge Debra A. Ramirez presiding.

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Dec 30, 2024

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Dec 31, 2024

Elizabeth Ortiz Marrufo v. Ruben Castro Arguelles

On December 27, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bernalillo County. Judge Debra A. Ramirez presiding.

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Dec 27, 2024

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Dec 28, 2024

Ryan Veltkamp v. Haley Hankins

On December 26, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bernalillo County. Judge Debra A. Ramirez presiding.

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Dec 26, 2024

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Dec 27, 2024

DONOVAN M GURULE v. Alonnah Carter

On December 24, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bernalillo County. Judge Debra A. Ramirez presiding.

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Dec 24, 2024

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Dec 26, 2024

Russell Ouellett v. Lily Ouellett

On December 24, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bernalillo County. Judge Debra A. Ramirez presiding.

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Dec 24, 2024

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Dec 26, 2024

Valerie Sandoval v. CHRISTOPHER SANDOVAL

On December 23, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bernalillo County. Judge Debra A. Ramirez presiding.

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Dec 23, 2024

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Dec 24, 2024

Paul K Economides v. Mary E Wilcox

On December 20, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bernalillo County. Judge Debra A. Ramirez presiding.

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Dec 20, 2024

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Dec 21, 2024

EUNICE ALVARADO,State of New Mexico HCA-CSSD Region 7 V. DERVIS VALERO NOGUERA

On December 20, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bernalillo County. Judge Debra A. Ramirez presiding.

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Dec 20, 2024

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Dec 21, 2024

Aaron Devon Copeland v. Traylor Trevisha

On December 20, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bernalillo County. Judge Debra A. Ramirez presiding.

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Dec 20, 2024

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Dec 21, 2024

Cameron Carroll v. Kristin Carroll

On December 20, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bernalillo County. Judge Debra A. Ramirez presiding.

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Dec 20, 2024

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Dec 21, 2024

Charles G Sanders III v. Phoebe S Sanders

On December 20, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bernalillo County. Judge Debra A. Ramirez presiding.

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Dec 20, 2024

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Dec 21, 2024

Gary B Martinez v. Keanndra K Eriacho

On December 20, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bernalillo County. Judge Debra A. Ramirez presiding.

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Dec 20, 2024

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Dec 21, 2024

Patti Jo Andrews v. Tracy Ling Happek

On December 19, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bernalillo County. Judge Debra A. Ramirez presiding.

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Dec 19, 2024

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Dec 20, 2024

Jessica Celarie-Villa v. Humberto Medina Jr.

On December 19, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bernalillo County. Judge Debra A. Ramirez presiding.

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Dec 19, 2024

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In The Matter Of I.C.

On December 19, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bernalillo County. Judge Debra A. Ramirez presiding.

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Dec 19, 2024

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Dec 20, 2024

Milena Nevarez Rodriguez v. JoseLuis Nevarez Ruiz

On December 19, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bernalillo County. Judge Debra A. Ramirez presiding.

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Dec 19, 2024

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In The Matter Of K.C., T.S. & K.S.

On December 18, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bernalillo County. Judge Debra A. Ramirez presiding.

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Dec 18, 2024

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Dec 19, 2024

Elden Begay, Jr. v. Xaviera Platero

On December 16, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bernalillo County. Judge Debra A. Ramirez presiding.

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Dec 16, 2024

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Dec 17, 2024

Gretchen Marie Brennand v. Michael David Brennand

On December 16, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bernalillo County. Judge Debra A. Ramirez presiding.

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Dec 16, 2024

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Dec 17, 2024

Jesus Ortega v. Brenda Ortega

On December 16, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bernalillo County. Judge Debra A. Ramirez presiding.

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Dec 16, 2024

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Dec 17, 2024

In The Matter Of H.G

On December 16, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bernalillo County. Judge Debra A. Ramirez presiding.

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Dec 16, 2024

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In The Matter Of Z.R.

On December 12, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bernalillo County. Judge Debra A. Ramirez presiding.

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Dec 12, 2024

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Dec 13, 2024

Zahmir White v. Stuyvesant Morris

On December 12, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bernalillo County. Judge Debra A. Ramirez presiding.

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Dec 12, 2024

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Dec 13, 2024

FRANCISCO L MACIAS v. Angelique Diaz Macias

On December 12, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bernalillo County. Judge Debra A. Ramirez presiding.

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Dec 12, 2024

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About

Debra A. Ramirez
Current Appointment 2nd Judicial District Court of New Mexico, Department XXIV, Family Court	2nd Judicial District Court of New Mexico, Department XXIV, Family Court
Election/Appointment 2016 - Re-elected 2020 - Re-elected	2016 - Re-elected 2020 - Re-elected
Education J.D., University of Oklahoma College of Law - 1983 Bachelor's degree, Bethany College - 1974	J.D., University of Oklahoma College of Law - 1983 Bachelor's degree, Bethany College - 1974

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	NM - 2nd Judicial District Court of New Mexico
Clerk phone:	+1 (505) 841-7476

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	2nd Judicial District Court of New Mexico	Bernalillo County, New Mexico
Domestic Violence Special Commissioner	2nd Judicial District Court of New Mexico	Bernalillo County, New Mexico
Administrative Assistant Attorney	New Mexico Supreme Court with the Hon. Edward L. Chávez	None
Domestic Violence Special Commissioner	2nd Judicial District Court of New Mexico	Bernalillo County, New Mexico