First Circuit / Appointed 1984 / Served to 2020
Juan R. Torruella
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
Appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1984 and confirmed by voice vote, Juan R. Torruella was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. He earned a law degree from Boston University School of Law in 1957. He previously served on the District of Puerto Rico.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, October 4, 1984
- Appointed by
- Ronald Reagan, 1984
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School 1954 · Boston Law 1957
- Succeeded by
- Gustavo Antonio Gelpí Jr.
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | District of Puerto Rico · succeeded Hiram Rafael Cancio | Ford (R) | voice |
| 1984 | First Circuit | Reagan (R) | voice |
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
| University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School | B.S. | 1954 |
| Boston University School of Law | J.D. | 1957 |
| University of Virginia School of Law | LL.M. | 1984 |
| University of Puerto Rico School of Public Administration | M.P.A. | 1984 |
Sources
36 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).