Melvin R. Stoof
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Tenure
Present officeholder
Melvin R. Stoof is an associate judge on the Pascua Yaqui Trial Court, located near Tucson, Arizona. He joined the court in 2004.
Approach to the law
In a form submitted to Judgepedia, Judge Stoof explained his judicial philosophy: "I want to help communities resolve their conflicts."[1]
Education
Stoof received his undergraduate degree from the University of Houston in 1981 and his J.D. from the University of New Mexico School of Law in 1984.[1]
Career
- 2004-presesnt Associate Judge, Pascua Yaqui Trial Court
- 1993-present Attorney in New Mexico
- 1986-present Attorney in Texas
- 1995-2003 Chief Judge, Jicarilla Apaache Tribal Court[1]
Professional organizations
- Member, National Advisory Council on Domestic Violence, U.S. Department of Justice, 2010-2011
- Commissioner, Commission of Domestic Violence, American Bar Association, 1998-2001
- Former president, New Mexico Indian Bar Association, 1994-1997[1]
Noteworthy cases
One of Stoof's tribal court opinions was cited in the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico case Cheromiah v. U.S.. The case applied Indian law principles to a Federal Tort Case.[1]
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