Chandler retiring as district judge
Chandler
CLOVIS – After nearly 20 years as a local prosecutor and district judge, Clovis native Matt Chandler said Monday he s retiring and moving to Texas for a new career in the law.
Chandler, 45, has been a fixture in Clovis-Portales criminal courtrooms since he joined the District Attorney s office in 2002. He was elected DA in 2004, held the job 10 years, then was appointed to the bench in 2015. Serving the state of New Mexico . has been a dream come true, Chandler said. It truly has been an absolute honor and privilege.
Chandler said he s accepted a job in Lubbock for a corporation that provides legal representation for all 50 states. My primary focus will be New Mexico and West Texas, he said.