Southern District of Florida / Appointed 2003 / Active
Cecilia M. Altonaga
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2003 and confirmed by the Senate 91–0, Cecilia M. Altonaga is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. She earned a law degree from Yale Law School in 1986. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, May 6, 2003
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2003
- Confirmed
- 91–0
- Education
- Florida International 1983 · Yale Law School 1986
- Succeeded
- Shelby Highsmith
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Southern District of Florida · succeeded Shelby Highsmith | Bush (R) | 91–0 |
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
| Florida International University | B.A. | 1983 |
| Yale Law School | J.D. | 1986 |
Sources
23 years on the Southern District of Florida. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).