Gregory J. Fouratt
Gregory J. Fouratt | |
|---|---|
| Magistrate Judge of the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico | |
| Assumed office February 29, 2016 | |
| United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico | |
| In office January 25, 2008 – May 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Larry Gomez |
| Succeeded by | Kenneth J. Gonzales |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gregory James Fouratt |
| Education | New Mexico State University (BA) Golden Gate University (MPA) Texas Tech University School of Law (JD) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1988–2012 |
| Rank |  Lieutenant colonel |
Gregory James Fouratt is a United States magistrate judge for the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico. He previously served as a United States Attorney for the same district.
Early life and education
Fouratt earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1988 from New Mexico State University and a Master of Public Administration degree in 1991 from Golden Gate University. He graduated first in his class with a Juris Doctor from the Texas Tech University School of Law in 1995. He was also an officer in the U.S. Air Force and remains a member of the Air National Guard.[1][2] He is a self-described specialist in the areas of racketeering, capital murder and gang related crimes.[3] He served as the Secretary of the New Mexico Department of Public Safety. On February 22, 2016, it was announced that Fouratt would be appointed as a U.S. Magistrate judge.
Career
Fouratt was appointed on January 25, 2008 by an administrative order issued by the U.S. Federal District Court of New Mexico.[4] He succeeded Larry Gomez, a temporary appointee of Acting United States Attorney General Peter D. Keisler, who had succeeded David Iglesias.
Notes
- ^ "Gregory J. Fouratt Appointed as U.S. Magistrate Judge". United States District Court for the District of New Mexico. February 19, 2016. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ "Fouratt named to replace Iglesias as U.S. Attorney for New Mexico : Local : Albuquerque Tribune". Archived from the original on 2009-11-08. Retrieved 2009-01-04.
- ^ Interview with Fouratt on KRQE News (CBS in Albuquerque, New Mexico), January 28, 2008
- ^ "Judges Reject Bid to Dismiss Cases: Appointment of U.S. Attorney OK'd".