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Héctor Manuel Laffitte

Former judge · U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico

Héctor Manuel Laffitte served on the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico. Appointed by Ronald Reagan and confirmed Jul 26, 1983. ABA rating: Well Qualified.

Appointed by
Ronald Reagan
Confirmed
Jul 26, 1983
ABA rating
Well Qualified
Born
1934

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto RicoRonald Reagan · Jul 26, 1983 – Feb 16, 2007

Education

  • Polytechnic Institute of Puerto Rico (now Interamerican University)B.A., 1955
  • University of Puerto Rico School of LawLL.B., 1959
  • Georgetown College (now Georgetown University) Law CenterLL.M., 1960

Career

Private practice, Puerto Rico, 1960-1983; Member, Judicial Conference of the United States, 2003-2006

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