Gustavo Antonio Gelpi Jr.

Judge Gustavo Antonio Gelpi Jr.

Personal

Birthday:

1965

Birthplace:

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Race or Ethnicity:

Hispanic

Gender:

Male

Prior Employment:

Law clerk, Hon. Juan M. Perez-Gimenez, U.S. District Court, District of Puerto Rico, 1991-1993
Assistant federal public defender, District of Puerto Rico, 1993-1997
Assistant to the attorney general, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, 1997
Deputy attorney general for the office of legal counsel, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, 1997-1999
Solicitor general, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, 1999-2000
Special litigation counsel, McConnell Valdes, 2001

Education

Name of School:

Brandeis University

Degree:

B.A.

Degree Year:

1987

Name of School - Second:

Suffolk University Law School

Suffolk Law School's expansive curriculum combines a strong academic foundation with expertise in an array of specialty areas. Nationally known faculty and a range of practical experiences provide superior preparation for practice in the 21st century.

Degree - Second:

J.D.

Degree Year - Second:

1991

Judicial Career

Court Name:

U. S. District Court, District of Puerto Rico

Court Name:

Puerto Rico District Court

President Nominating:

George W. Bush

Party Affiliation of President:

Republican

Commission Date:

8/1/2006

Bankruptcy and Magistrate Services:

U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Puerto Rico, 2001-2006