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Cerezo, Carmen Consuelo
Born 1940 in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on May 14, 1980, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on June 26, 1980, and received commission on June 30, 1980. Served as chief judge, 1993-1999. Service terminated on February 28, 2021, due to retirement.
Other Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, Puerto Rico Superior Court, 1972-1976
Judge, Puerto Rico Court of Intermediate Appeals, 1976-1980
Education:
University of Puerto Rico, B.A., 1963
University of Puerto Rico School of Law, J.D., 1966
University of Virginia School of Law, LL.M., 1988
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on May 14, 1980, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on June 26, 1980, and received commission on June 30, 1980. Served as chief judge, 1993-1999. Service terminated on February 28, 2021, due to retirement.
Other Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, Puerto Rico Superior Court, 1972-1976
Judge, Puerto Rico Court of Intermediate Appeals, 1976-1980
Education:
University of Puerto Rico, B.A., 1963
University of Puerto Rico School of Law, J.D., 1966
University of Virginia School of Law, LL.M., 1988
Professional Career:
Private practice, Puerto Rico, 1966-1967
Law clerk, U.S. District Court, District of Puerto Rico, 1967-1972