HENRY ‘HANK’ BOHNHOFF

Age: 62. Occupation: New Mexico Court of Appeals judge, appointed January 2017. Political affiliation: Republican.

Education: Bachelor of Science in biology, Stanford University, 1978; law degree, Columbia University, 1982.

Experience: Law clerk for Howard C. Bratton, chief judge, U.S. District Court, 1982-83; associate attorney, Rodey Law Firm, 1987-89; New Mexico chief assistant attorney general and deputy attorney general, 1987-89; partner at Rodey Law Firm, 1989-2017.

Personal: Lives in Sandia Park; married to Jennifer Lynn Bohnhoff for 38 years; three sons; two grandchildren.

Why are you the best candidate for the post? “My representation of many different clients, and types of clients, makes me a better judge. I have no allegiance to any particular party, or to plaintiffs or defendants. This perspective reinforces my commitment to fairness to and respect for all parties. … I apply the law equally to all parties.”

What sets you apart from your opponent? “I have more, broader and better legal experience. First, I spent 34 years litigating and trying cases around the state of New Mexico. … I handled a wide spectrum of lawsuits. … I now have a year and a half experience on the appellate bench and have participated in deciding approximately 200 criminal and other appeals.”

Criminal record: None.