--- title: "Matthew J. Wilson | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/matthew-j-wilson-district-court-judge-first-judicial-district-court-nm" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # Matthew J. Wilson First Judicial District Court · District Court Judge ## Profile - Court: First Judicial District Court - State: New Mexico - Role: District Court Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-26 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - Also noted for his previous role as a hearing officer for the 1st Judicial District Court in New Mexico, where he was appointed in 2013. - Current Position: Matthew J. Wilson is a judge on the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals - He has extensive experience in criminal law, having also worked as a state prosecutor in Florida ### Education - Bachelor’s degree, History — University of California, Santa Cruz - Law degree — Stetson University - Bachelor’s degree from Auburn University and his law degree from Florida State University College of Law ### Additional information - Election: Wilson was retained in the retention election held on August 1, 2024, receiving 74.1% of the vote - He filled the vacancy left by the passing of Judge John Everett Williams in September 2022 - Prosecutor, private attorney and family hearing officer before judicial service. - Appointed by Governor Bill Lee and confirmed by the General Assembly. - Legal Background: Before his appointment, Wilson held the role of an Assistant United States Attorney in the Western District of Tennessee, where he handled various criminal cases. - His experience includes assignments in family and civil courts This overview provides a snapshot of Judge Matthew J. Wilson's career, highlighting his current role, professional background, and contributions to the legal field ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### media electronic device coverage Scope: statewide New Mexico Rule 23-107 authorizes broadcasting, televising, photographing, and recording in state court proceedings subject to the rule's guidelines and judicial control. Evidence excerpt: The broadcasting, televising, photographing, and recording of court proceedings in the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, district courts, magistrate courts, and metropolitan courts of the State of New Mexico are hereby authorized in accordance with the guidelines promulgated herewith. [Rule 23-107. Broadcasting, televising, photographing and recording of court proceedings](https://nmcourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Rule-23-107-12-20-2018.pdf) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### remote proceedings conduct Scope: statewide New Mexico Judiciary remote-proceedings standards treat virtual courtrooms as formal courtroom settings and impose conduct expectations for remote participants. Evidence excerpt: The courtroom, whether a physical in-person courtroom, or a virtual courtroom, remains a formal and serious setting where judges hear matters involving real people that affect real lives. [New Mexico Judiciary Remote Proceedings and Meeting Standards](https://firstdistrict.nmcourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2024/04/NEW-MEXICO-JUDICIARY-REMOTE-PROCEEDINGS-AND-MEETING-STANDARDS.pdf) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://firstdistrict.nmcourts.gov/about-this-district/judges) - [Official roster](https://firstdistrict.nmcourts.gov/about-this-district/judges) - [New Mexico Courts official judicial roster](https://firstdistrict.nmcourts.gov/about-this-district/judges) - [Rule 23-107. Broadcasting, televising, photographing and recording of court proceedings](https://nmcourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Rule-23-107-12-20-2018.pdf) - [New Mexico Judiciary Remote Proceedings and Meeting Standards](https://firstdistrict.nmcourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2024/04/NEW-MEXICO-JUDICIARY-REMOTE-PROCEEDINGS-AND-MEETING-STANDARDS.pdf) - [nmjpec.org](https://nmjpec.org/judge-evaluation?election_id=513&year=2024) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/matthew-j-wilson-district-court-judge-first-judicial-district-court-nm", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/matthew-j-wilson-district-court-judge-first-judicial-district-court-nm", "name": "Matthew J. Wilson | KnowJudges", "description": "Matthew J. Wilson, First Judicial District Court. 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