Commission Members

Hon. Bradford J. Dalley

Hon. Bradford J. Dalley

Hon. Bradford J. Dalley graduated from Farmington High School in Farmington, NM, and went on to Brigham Young University where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science. After graduation from B.Y.U., Brad entered the University Of New Mexico School Of Law and earned a Juris Doctor.  After graduating from law school Brad was licensed to practice law in New Mexico, the Navajo Nation and the Federal District of New Mexico.  Brad has been practicing law for over twenty-five years and has been a District Court Judge in the Eleventh Judicial District for nine of those years.  Brad has served on a number of committees and commissions including the New Mexico Board of Bar Commissioners, the Fostering Connections Advisory Committee, and currently, the Judicial Standards Commission.

Kevin R. Dixon, Ph.D

Kevin R. Dixon, Ph.D

Kevin R. Dixon, Ph.D was appointed to the Commission in January 2019 by the Governor. Dr. Dixon served previously on the Commission from July 2010 to March 2011, also by gubernatorial appointment. He is a Director at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque and received his doctorate degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering from the Carnegie Mellon University.

Howard R. Thomas, Esq.

Howard R. Thomas, Esq.

Howard R. Thomas is an attorney in private practice. He is licensed to practice law in New Mexico, as well as Colorado, the District of Columbia, and Texas. In addition to private law practice, he served as an Assistant United States Attorney for over 21 years. His prior board work includes service on the New Mexico Community Development Council, the State Personnel Board, the Board of Bar Examiners, and the Disciplinary Board. He also served as an Assistant Bar Counsel and as a hearing officer for the Disciplinary Board. Mr. Thomas is currently the State Bar Chair for the New Mexico Medical Review Commission and continues to serve as an attorney hearing panelist.

 

William E. Foote, Ph.D

William E. Foote, Ph.D

William E. Foote, Ph.D was appointed to the Commission in August 2019 by the Governor. Dr. Foote has been a forensic psychologist in private practice in Albuquerque, New Mexico since 1979. He has taught in the University of New Mexico Department of Psychology, Department of Psychiatry and the UNM School of Law. He has held a number of professional offices including the President of the New Mexico Psychological Association, Representative on APA Council, member and chair of the APA Committee on Legal Issues, member and chair of the APA Committee on Professional Practice and Standards, President of Division 31, President of the American Psychology Law Society (Division 41), and President of the American Board of Forensic Psychology. He is the author of many peer-reviewed professional articles and book chapters, and is the co-author, with Jane Goodman-Delahunty of two books on psychological evaluation in sexual harassment and employment discrimination cases. His third book with Dr. Goodman-Delahunty, Understanding Sexual Harassment: Evidence-Based Forensic Practice (in press), is a second edition of the award-winning 2005 APA Press sexual harassment volume. Dr. Foote enjoys singing first tenor in the acapella men’s group DeProfundis, playing guitar and mandolin, traveling, hiking, and fly fishing.

Hon. Cheryl H. Johnston

Hon. Cheryl H. Johnston

Hon. Cheryl H. Johnston was appointed to the Commission by the New Mexico Supreme Court in July 2019. Judge Johnston is a family court Judge in the Thirteenth Judicial District Court, Division VIII in Sandoval, Cibola and Valencia Counties. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Rice University in 1977 and graduated with her Juris Doctor from University of New Mexico School of Law in 1981. Judge Johnston is a member of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges. Most of her professional legal career was serving as a Deputy District Attorney in the Second Judicial District, as well as at the Thirteenth Judicial District prosecuting Violent Crimes, Sex Crimes and Juvenile Crimes. She was an Assistant Attorney General in the Special Prosecutions Unit with the New Mexico Attorney General’s Office. She was a long-time member and past Chairman of the Prosecutors Section for the New Mexico State Bar and was appointed as a member of the New Mexico Supreme Court Disciplinary Board. Judge Johnston was also a Senior Attorney Instructor with the Center for International Legal Studies in St. Petersburg, Russia in 2012 and has been a mentor with the Bridge the Gap Program. She currently resides in Corrales with her husband Stanley Johnston Jr., a retired Colonel (NMARNG).

Roberta Jean Kamm

Roberta Jean Kamm

Roberta Jean Kamm was appointed to the Commission by the Governor in July 2019. She is a native of Raton, New Mexico. She has been married for 20 years to Terry Kamm, Esq., who practices locally and will retire on December 31, 2021. The Kamms have five grown children. Ms. Kamm has worked in the insurance industry since 1978 and holds a Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation. She currently manages both Arthur Insurance Agency offices located in Raton and Angel Fire.

Nancy R. Long, Esq.

Nancy R. Long, Esq.

Nancy R. Long, Esq. was appointed to the Commission by the New Mexico Board of Bar Commissioners in 2018. A graduate of the University of New Mexico School of Law, she is a shareholder with Long, Komer & Associates in Santa Fe. Nancy’s practice is comprised of general counsel representation for public and private clients and representation of clients in complex commercial cases including multi-jurisdictional class action and anti-trust litigation, and representation of clients in state courts throughout New Mexico and in federal court. A significant portion of Nancy’s practice is also transactional and includes real estate-related matters. Nancy’s litigation practice has resulted in significant and often cited precedent in the areas of civil rights and land use law, among others. For many years, Nancy has been AV rated by Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating given for legal ability and ethics. She is also a board member for Century Bank in Santa Fe, serves as a volunteer with Santa Fe County’s Teen Court program and has previously served many civic and non-profit organizations as a volunteer or board member.

Kristin Muniz

Kristin Muniz

Kristin Muniz was born in Albuquerque and raised in Rio Rancho, NM. She went to Menaul School but transferred to Rio Rancho High School and graduated class of 2000. Mrs. Muniz earned an Associates in Criminal Justice in 2010 from Central New Mexico Community College, a Bachelor’s of Science in Criminal Justice in 2013 from National American University and continued her education by receiving a Masters in Public Administration in 2015 from University of Phoenix. Ms. Muniz also earned a Masters in Social Work in 2018 from New Mexico Highlands University. Ms. Muniz works as a full-time therapist specializing in addictions and trauma in both Espanola and Rio Rancho, NM. She has been married to her husband Jonathan, also a Social Worker, for 6 years. Together they have 6 children ages 12-22.

Hon. David Overstreet

Hon. David Overstreet

Hon. David Overstreet was appointed to the Commission by the NM Supreme Court in February 2023. Judge Overstreet serves as the municipal court judge in his hometown, Alamogordo, NM. In addition to having an active law license and operating a martial arts academy with his wife, Beth, Judge Overstreet teaches criminal justice and paralegal studies courses at New Mexico State University-Alamogordo.

Robert J. Radosevich

Robert J. Radosevich

Robert J. Radosevich was appointed to the Commission by the Governor in March 2022. He is a lifelong resident of New Mexico graduating from Del Norte High School in Albuquerque. He enlisted in the US Army and served overseas for three years receiving an honorable discharge. He served the citizens of Bernalillo County for 20 years retiring as a Sergeant overseeing the District Court Security Division. He was elected to the Rio Rancho City Council serving from 2002-2006. He returned to serve the citizens of Albuquerque for an additional 18 years in the Auto Theft Division. He has been married to his wife Roberta for 22 years, living in Rio Rancho.

Twilla C. Thomason

Twilla C. Thomason

Twilla C. Thomason was appointed to the Commission by the Governor in August 2019. Ms. Thomason grew up in Hobbs, New Mexico and graduated from Hobbs High School. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics/Agricultural Business from New Mexico State University in 2000, and a Master of Science degree in Agricultural, Environmental and Regional Economics, specializing in Consumer Behavior from the Pennsylvania State University in 2002. She has worked for Western Commerce Bank in the Trust Division for 16 years, and as Trust Officer/Vice President overseeing the department for 9 years.

Hon. Mickie L. Vega

Hon. Mickie L. Vega

Hon. Mickie L. Vega was appointed to the Commission by the New Mexico Supreme Court in February 2023. Judge Vega has served as a Magistrate Judge for Lincoln County in Division 1, Carrizozo, since 2014. She received her Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Criminal Justice and Psychology, and her Associate of Arts degree, Paralegal studies from Eastern New Mexico University. She began her career with the Judiciary in 2001, working for the 12th Judicial District Court in various positions to include Judicial Specialist, Court Monitor, TCAA, and Court Manager. Judge Vega is a member of the State Bar of New Mexico, Paralegal division since 2011. Judge Vega has served on several committees throughout her terms in office to include Code of Professional Conduct, Judicial Information System Counsel (JIFFY/JTEC), Courts of Limited Jurisdiction Rules Committee, and the Civil Rules Committee; currently she serves as the Vice-Chair for the forms committee. Judge Vega presides over the innovative pre-adjudication Drug Court for the 12th Judicial District for first time felony drug offenders.

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Commission Members

As set forth in Article VI, Section 32 of the New Mexico Constitution and New Mexico Statutes Annotated Sections 34-10-1 through -4, the Judicial Standards Commission is composed of thirteen (13) members: seven (7) citizen members appointed by the Governor; two (2) lawyers appointed by the Board of Bar Commissioners of the State Bar of New Mexico; two (2) justices or judges of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, or District Courts appointed by the Supreme Court; one (1) magistrate judge appointed by the Supreme Court; and one (1) municipal judge appointed by the Supreme Court.