District of Puerto Rico / Appointed 2022 / Active
Camille Lizette Vélez-Rivé
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico
Appointed by President Joseph R. Biden in 2022 and confirmed by the Senate 55–42, Camille Lizette Vélez-Rivé is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico. She earned a law degree from University of Puerto Rico School of Law in 1993. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, November 30, 2022
- Appointed by
- Joseph R. Biden, 2022
- Confirmed
- 55–42
- Education
- Washington in St. Louis 1989 · University of Puerto Rico Law 1993
- Succeeded
- Francisco Augusto Besosa
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | District of Puerto Rico · succeeded Francisco Augusto Besosa | Biden (D) | 55–42 |
A per-senator roll-call isn’t shown for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many confirmations (especially before then, and most to the lower courts) were by voice vote or unanimous consent.
Education
Sources
3 years on the District of Puerto Rico. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).