The Hon. Louis P. McDonald (Ret.) served as a judge for the 13th Judicial District Court of New Mexico. McDonald was appointed to the bench by former Governor Bruce King in 1992. He retired on January 1, 2020.
The 13th Judicial District encompasses Cibola County, Sandoval County, and Valencia County.
McDonald earned a bachelor’s degree from New Mexico State University. He then completed a J.D. at St. Mary’s University School of Law in 1982.
After graduating from law school, McDonald entered into private practice. He worked in that capacity until his appointment to the bench.