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Chaves County Probate Judge

Judges in probate courts handle the procedures governing the distribution of a decedent’s property in less complicated cases. (More complicated cases are handled by state District Court judges.). Term: Four years; no term limits.

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    ERIC J COLL
    (Rep)

Biographical Information

1. Describe the specific legal training and knowledge that have prepared you for the office of Probate Judge.

2. What changes, if any, would you make to the functioning of the Probate Court?

3. How can you educate the public about the court’s processes?

4. What other information would you like voters to know about you?

Filing County Chaves
I have been prior probate judge of Chaves County for 8 years. I have been a practicing attorney in New Mexico since 1988.
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I educate public every day when working as a judge. Our clerk's receive training from me and the court's to answer basic questions. They will refer calls to me that require potential decisions on filings.
I have been happy to serve as probate judge for Chaves County and look forward to serving beginning January 1, 2027.