David W. Carmody

David Wetherill Carmody (April 22, 1908 – April 25, 1976) was a justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court from January 1, 1959, until his retirement on April 30, 1969. He served as chief justice in 1965 and 1966.

Early life, education, and career Born in Denver, Colorado to Thomas E. Carmody, a physician, and Mary Jane (McBride) Carmody, David W. Carmody attended the Denver public schools, and received an A.B. from the University of Colorado in 1931, and LL.B. from the same institution in 1933. Carmody served in that office until 1959, also serving as president of the Judicial Council of New Mexican Judges from 1953 to 1955. During his time on the court, "Carmody, an active proponent of judicial reform, pushed for voter ratification of the amendment" to create an intermediate court of appeals. His retirement, like his initial election, was part of a substantial turnover in court membership.