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Fernandez-Badillo, Juan B.

Born August 28, 1912, in Aquadilla, Puerto Rico
Died October 16, 1989

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico
Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on September 18, 1967, to a new seat authorized by 80 Stat. 764. Confirmed by the Senate on October 12, 1967, and received commission on October 12, 1967. Assumed senior status due to certified disability on June 30, 1972. Service terminated on October 16, 1989, due to death.

Education:
University of Puerto Rico, B.A., 1942
University of Puerto Rico School of Law, LL.B., 1945

Professional Career:

Puerto Rico Department of Justice, 1947-1956; assistant attorney general, 1947-1952; acting attorney general, 1952-1953; deputy attorney general, 1953-1956
Attorney general, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, 1957-1958
Acting governor, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, 1958
Solicitor general, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, 1959-1967