Gustavo Antonio Gelpí Jr.
Appointed by President Joseph R. Biden in 2021 and confirmed by the Senate 52–41, Gustavo Antonio Gelpí Jr. is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. He earned a law degree from Suffolk University Law School in 1991. He previously served on the District of Puerto Rico.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, October 18, 2021
- Appointed by
- Joseph R. Biden, 2021
- Confirmed
- 52–41
- Education
- Brandeis 1987 · Suffolk Law School 1991
- Succeeded
- Juan R. Torruella
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | District of Puerto Rico · succeeded Héctor Manuel Laffitte | Bush (R) | voice |
| 2021 | First Circuit · succeeded Juan R. Torruella | Biden (D) | 52–41 |
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.
| Brandeis University | B.A. | 1987 |
| Suffolk University Law School | J.D. | 1991 |
4 years on the First Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).