Attorney John Sugg has been appointed by Gov. Susana Martinez to serve as district attorney for the judicial district that covers Otero and Lincoln counties in southern New Mexico.
The governor's office announced the appointment Thursday. Sugg fills the vacancy created by the resignation of David Ceballes.
Sugg most recently practiced law privately, focusing on domestic relations, civil litigation and criminal defense.
He previously served as deputy district attorney in the 12th Judicial District and worked as an assistant DA in the 2nd district from 2007 to 2013.
In 2014, he was recognized as the prosecutor of the year by the Administrative Office of the District Attorneys.
Sugg received his bachelor's and law degree from the University of New Mexico, where he graduated with honors.
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