Judge Elaine P. Lujan - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

Hon. Elaine P. Lujan 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 on July 11, 2021, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Clay Campbell (Ret.).

Prior to her appointment, Lujan worked for almost nine years as a staff attorney in the Civil Division of the 2nd Judicial District Court (2012 to 2021), where she was tasked with conducting legal research and analysis and advising the civil court judges. Before that, she was an assistant attorney general with the New Mexico Attorney General’s Office, holding assignments in the Civil Division and the Consumer Protection Division.

She received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Lujan went on to complete a J.D. at the University of New Mexico School of Law. She was admitted to practice in New Mexico in 2007.

After graduating from law school, Lujan began her legal career as a law clerk to the Hon. Edward L. Chávez with the New Mexico Supreme Court.

She served as a board member of the New Mexico Supreme Court Board Governing the Recording of Judicial Proceedings and a past vice president of the New Mexico Hispanic Bar Association. Lujan is also a graduate of Emerge New Mexico and has served as a foster guardian for a New Mexico dog nonprofit organization and as a United States Delegate to China for the American Council of Young Political Leaders.

She was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and attended Rio Grande High School. Growing up, Lujan worked alongside her five siblings at the family’s bookbindery business. She and her husband, Chris Melendrez, have two daughters.

Lujan is registered as a Democrat.

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Capital One NA v. Jacarre J Brooks

On May 10, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Bernalillo County. Judge Lujan, Elaine P. presiding.

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Ruby Hernandez v. Cynthia Miera

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Capital One NA v. Obed Marquez

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Capital One NA v. Linda J Plante

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In The Matter Of Thomas H. Wootten, JR

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Dominque Dan, et al., v. Edward Martinez, et al.

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In The Matter Of The Estate Of: Lori Elizabeth Beck

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Euler Hermes North American Insurance Company v. Wedjat Fuels LLC

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In The Matter Of Alonzo Twitty, et. al.

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Robert E Hammond v. Ashley Rea Martinez

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Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Gabriella Olivar

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Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Valerie J Morris

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LVNV Funding LLC v. Frederick L Mcdonald

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Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Marcos Rodriguez

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Melissa Apodaca v. Nichole Harris

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TD Bank USA NA v. Mark J Hartman

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Deborah Meraz, et al., v. Travelers Indemnity Company, et al.

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TD Bank USA NA v. Anna M Edgell

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TD Bank USA NA v. Gorgena A Aguon

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Discover Bank v. Shawn Williams

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Homewise INC v. Luis Rodriguez, et al.

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In The Matter Of The Name Change of Sara Montoya

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Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Joseph Estes

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Bank of America NA v. Russell B Cole

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About

Elaine P. Lujan
Current Appointment 2nd Judicial District Court of New Mexico, Department XII, Civil Court	2nd Judicial District Court of New Mexico, Department XII, Civil Court
Election/Appointment 2022 - Re-elected	2022 - Re-elected
Education Bachelor's degree, University of Nevada, Las Vegas J.D., University of New Mexico School of Law	Bachelor's degree, University of Nevada, Las Vegas J.D., University of New Mexico School of Law

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	NM - 2nd Judicial District Court of New Mexico
Clerk phone:	+1 (505) 841-7434

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Law Clerk	New Mexico Supreme Court with the Hon. Edward L. Chávez	None
Assistant Attorney General	New Mexico Attorney General's Office	None
Staff Attorney	Civil Division, 2nd Judicial District Court	Bernalillo County, New Mexico
Judge	2nd Judicial District Court of New Mexico	Bernalillo County, New Mexico