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Sonia Sotomayor
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Sonia Sotomayor

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Serving on the United States Supreme Court.

Federal courts

Born
25 June 1954
Birthplace
The Bronx

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Sonia Sotomayor

American jurist appointed to the Supreme Court in 2009 after service on federal trial and appeals courts. Earlier worked as a prosecutor and in private practice.

Early life

Bronx education

Grew up in the Bronx with Puerto Rican-born parents. Graduated from Princeton in 1976 and Yale Law School in 1979.

Career

  1. 1979

    Prosecution

    Began work as an assistant district attorney in New York.

  2. 1992

    Federal judge

    Joined the Southern District of New York.

  3. 1998

    Appeals court

    Joined the Second Circuit.

  4. 2009

    Supreme Court

    Became an associate justice.

Selected work

Federal courts

Brought experience in criminal prosecution, civil practice and appellate judging to the Supreme Court.

Beyond work

Public service

Served on boards including the Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund and New York City’s Campaign Finance Board.

Sources & photo creditBiography and career ↗Biographical references ↗

Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.

Photo: Collection of the Supreme Court of the United States, Steve Petteway source. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.