Michael Edward Vigil (born May 23, 1951)[1] is an American attorney and jurist serving as a justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court.
[4] Vigil began his legal career in 1976 as a staff attorney for the New Mexico Court of Appeals.
[4] Vigil was appointed to the New Mexico Court of Appeals in 2003 by Democratic Governor Bill Richardson.
Vigil was previously considered in 2015 for appointment to the New Mexico Supreme Court after the retirement of Richard C.
[6] On November 6, 2018, Vigil was elected to the court, defeating incumbent Gary L. Clingman by a margin of 19%.