Judge Jennifer J. Wernersbach: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

2nd Judicial District Court of New Mexico, Department XVI, Criminal Court

Appointed By: Gov. Michelle L. Lujan Grisham

Biography

Hon. Jennifer J. Wernersbach is a judge for the 2nd Judicial District Court of New Mexico in Bernalillo County. She was appointed to the bench by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham in January 2021.

Prior to her appointment, Wernersbach spent sixteen years as a trial attorney, handling criminal and civil rights matters in the state and federal court. During that time, she managed her own private practice, the Law Offices of Jennifer J. Wernersbach, P.C. (2006 to 2014 and 2015 to 2021), and was an attorney at Kennedy Kennedy & Ives (2014 to 2015). Wernersbach also spent two years as an assistant public defender with the New Mexico Law Offices of the Public Defender (2004 to 2006).

She received a B.S. in business administration and art history from the University of Tulsa in 1998. Wernersbach went on to complete a J.D. at the University of New Mexico School of Law in 2004.

She is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Jennifer J. Wernersbach

Ana Barrera v. NM Taxation and Revenue Department MVD

On August 13, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bernalillo County. Judge Jennifer J. Wernersbach presiding.

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Aug 13, 2026

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Bernalillo County, NM

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Aug 14, 2026

NM Taxation and Revenue Department MVD v. Micshelle Ford

On June 1, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bernalillo County. Judge Jennifer J. Wernersbach presiding.

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Jun 01, 2026

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NM Taxation and Revenue Department MVD v. Magdalena Marquez

On December 23, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bernalillo County. Judge Jennifer J. Wernersbach presiding.

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Dec 23, 2025

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Andres Olivas v. NM Taxation and Revenue Department MVD

On July 23, 2021 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bernalillo County. Judge Jennifer J. Wernersbach presiding.

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Jul 23, 2021

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Bernalillo County

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Bernalillo County, NM

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Oct 05, 2022

Capital One Bank (USA) NA v. Jeremiah B Tyson

On January 16, 2013 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bernalillo County. Judge Jennifer J. Wernersbach presiding.

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Jan 16, 2013

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Judgment on Award

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Bernalillo County

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Bernalillo County, NM

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CITIBANK SOUTH DAKOTA NA v. GLORIA GONZAGOWSKI

On December 8, 2010 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bernalillo County. Judge Jennifer J. Wernersbach presiding.

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Dec 08, 2010

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Judgment on Award

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Bernalillo County

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Bernalillo County, NM

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Sep 14, 2022

D-202-CV-200709198

On October 19, 2007 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bernalillo County. Judge Jennifer J. Wernersbach presiding.

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Oct 19, 2007

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Appealed

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Bernalillo County

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About

Jennifer J. Wernersbach
Current Appointment 2nd Judicial District Court of New Mexico, Department XVI, Criminal Court	2nd Judicial District Court of New Mexico, Department XVI, Criminal Court
Election/Appointment 2022 - Re-elected	2022 - Re-elected
Education J.D., University of New Mexico School of Law - 2004 B.S., University of Tulsa - 1998	J.D., University of New Mexico School of Law - 2004 B.S., University of Tulsa - 1998

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	NM - 2nd Judicial District Court of New Mexico
Clerk phone:	+1 (505) 841-7515

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	2nd Judicial District Court of New Mexico	Bernalillo County, New Mexico
Sole Practitioner	Law Offices of Jennifer J. Wernersbach, P.C.	Bernalillo County, New Mexico
Attorney	Kennedy Kennedy & Ives	Bernalillo County, New Mexico
Sole Practitioner	Law Offices of Jennifer J. Wernersbach, P.C.	Bernalillo County, New Mexico
Assistant Public Defender	New Mexico Law Offices of the Public Defender	None