William Paul Johnson at a glance
- Current role
- U.S. District Judge
- Court
- U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico
- Jurisdiction
- New Mexico · Federal
- Judicial service
- December 21, 2001–present
William Paul Johnson
U.S. District Judge · U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico
Available research
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AI abuse cases
1 caseAI-related ruling · October 23, 2023
Morgan v. Community Against Violence
- Court response
- Partial Dismissal + Judicial Warning
Biography
Professional career
- Judge, New Mexico District Court, Fifth Judicial District, 1995-2001
- Private practice, Roswell, NM, 1986-1995
- Private practice, Houston, TX, 1985-1986
- U.S. Army Reserve, 1981-1990
Judicial service
- Judge, District Court, D. New Mexico, 2001-present
Education
- Virginia Military Institute · B.A., 1981
- Washington and Lee University School of Law
Personal record
Born 1959 · Roanoke, VA
Courtroom rules and guidance
Courtroom Technology
Judge-specific source
The evidence may then be electronically viewed by jurors in a jury deliberation room at a later time. How to Submit Electronic Exhibit Files Electronic evidence files should be provided via USB drive. Media storage devices are to be placed in a sealed envelope with the name of the CRD or chambers’ staff clearly written…Microsoft Word - Trial Prep Criminal with JERS updated 3.20.23.docx ↗
Courtroom Technology
Judge-specific source
4. REQUIRED FORMAT FOR SUBMISSION OF ELECTRONIC EXHIBITS: In addition to the requirements set out #1 pertaining to exhibits, exhibits also need to be submitted in electronic format TWO (2) WEEKS prior to trial. Refer to attached JERS Informational letter, along with Attorney Guide to JERS for instructions on how to submit electronically formatted trial…Trial%20Prep%20Civil%20with%20JERS.pdf ↗
Civil Remote Testimony
In federal district-court civil proceedings, testimony is ordinarily taken in open court; remote contemporaneous testimony requires good cause in compelling circumstances and appropriate safeguards.
For good cause in compelling circumstances and with appropriate safeguards, the court may permit testimony in open court by contemporaneous transmission from a different location.Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 43(a), Testimony in Open Court ↗
Criminal Recording And Broadcasting
Federal district courts may not permit courtroom photography or broadcasting during criminal judicial proceedings unless a statute or another federal rule provides an exception.
Except as otherwise provided by a statute or these rules, the court must not permit the taking of photographs in the courtroom during judicial proceedings or the broadcasting of judicial proceedings from the courtroom.Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 53, Courtroom Photographing and Broadcasting Prohibited ↗
Sources
Federal Judicial Center biography
Identity source · HTML · checked July 25, 2026
https://www.fjc.gov/node/1391386CourtListener judicial biographical directory
Identity source · HTML · checked August 2, 2026
https://www.courtlistener.com/person/1647/william-paul-johnson/Microsoft Word - Trial Prep Criminal with JERS updated 3.20.23.docx
Judge research source · PDF · checked July 24, 2026
https://www.nmd.uscourts.gov/sites/nmd/files/Trial%20Prep%20Criminal%20with%20JERS%20updated%203.28.23.pdfTrial%20Prep%20Civil%20with%20JERS.pdf
Judge research source · PDF · checked July 24, 2026
https://www.nmd.uscourts.gov/sites/nmd/files/Trial%20Prep%20Civil%20with%20JERS.pdfFederal Rule of Civil Procedure 43(a), Testimony in Open Court
Judge research source · HTML · checked July 26, 2026
https://www.uscourts.gov/forms-rules/current-rules-practice-procedure/federal-rules-civil-procedureFederal Rule of Criminal Procedure 53, Courtroom Photographing and Broadcasting Prohibited
Judge research source · HTML · checked July 26, 2026
https://www.uscourts.gov/court-records/access-court-proceedings/remote-public-access-proceedings/history-cameras-broadcasting-and-remote-public-access-courts