Quinones Alejandro, Nitza Ileana Born 1951 in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania Nominated by Barack Obama on January 4, 2013, to a seat vacated by Richard Barclay Surrick. Confirmed by the Senate on June 13, 2013, and received commission on June 19, 2013. Education: University of Puerto Rico, School of Business Administration, B.B.A., 1972 University of Puerto Rico School of Law, J.D., 1975 Professional Career: Staff attorney, Community Legal Services, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1975-1977 Attorney advisor, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1977-1979 Staff attorney, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1979-1991 Private practice, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1991 Judge, Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County [Pennsylvania], 1991-2013