Fuste, Jose Antonio Born 1943 in San Juan, Puerto Rico Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Puerto Rico Nominated by Ronald Reagan on September 27, 1985, to a seat vacated by Juan R. Torruella del Valle. Confirmed by the Senate on October 25, 1985, and received commission on October 28, 1985. Served as chief judge, 2004-2011. Education: University of Puerto Rico, B.B.A., 1965 University of Puerto Rico School of Law, LL.B., 1968 Professional Career: Private practice, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 1968-1985 Professor of admiralty law, University of Puerto Rico, 1972-