Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Federal Judicial Service

Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico
Nominated by Donald J. Trump on October 15, 2019, to a seat vacated by Jay A. Garcia-Gregory.
Confirmed by the Senate on February 25, 2020, and received commission on February 26, 2020.

Other Federal Judicial Service

U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico, 2011-2020

Education

Emerson College, B.A., 1983
University of Puerto Rico School of Law, J.D., 1986

Professional Career

Attorney, Federal Litigation Division, Puerto Rico Department of Justice, 1986-1989
Assistant U.S. attorney, District of Puerto Rico, 1989-1995
Associate regional counsel, Caribbean Environmental Protection Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1995-2011