United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico
30 judges profiled from their own signed orders: how each rules on motions, with the orders quoted. Court-wide standing orders ↓
José Antonio FustéRetired 2016
District judge, appointed by Ronald Reagan (Republican)
Maria del R. Antongiorgi-Jordan
District judge, appointed by Joe Biden (Democratic)
Aida M. Delgado-Colon
District judge, appointed by George W. Bush (Republican)
Marshal D. MorganNo longer serving
Magistrate judge
Daniel R. DomínguezRetired 2024
District judge, appointed by Bill Clinton (Democratic)
Pedro A. Delgado-Hernández
District judge, appointed by Barack Obama (Democratic)
Jay A. Garcia-GregorySenior status
District judge, appointed by Bill Clinton (Democratic)
Gilberto Gierbolini-OrtizDeceased
District judge, appointed by Jimmy Carter (Democratic)
Hernan Gregorio PesqueraDeceased
District judge, appointed by Richard Nixon (Republican)
Salvador E. CasellasDeceased
District judge, appointed by Bill Clinton (Democratic)
Francisco A. BesosaSenior status
District judge, appointed by George W. Bush (Republican)
Hector Manuel LaffitteRetired 2007
District judge, appointed by Ronald Reagan (Republican)
Jaime Pieras Jr.Deceased
District judge, appointed by Ronald Reagan (Republican)
Raymond L. AcostaDeceased
District judge, appointed by Ronald Reagan (Republican)
Hector L. Ramos Vega
Magistrate judge
Juan B. Fernandez-BadilloDeceased
District judge, appointed by Lyndon B. Johnson (Democratic)
José Victor ToledoDeceased
District judge, appointed by Richard Nixon (Republican)
Gina R. Mendez-Miro
District judge, appointed by Joe Biden (Democratic)
Camille L. Velez-Rive
District judge, appointed by Joe Biden (Democratic)
Gustavo Antonio Gelpí Jr.Elevated to First Cir. 2021
District judge, appointed by George W. Bush (Republican)
Hiram Rafael CancioDeceased
District judge, appointed by Lyndon B. Johnson (Democratic)
Juan R. TorruellaDeceased
District judge, appointed by Gerald Ford (Republican)
Bruce J. McGiverinLeft this court 2025
Magistrate judge
Juan M. Perez-GimenezDeceased
District judge, appointed by Jimmy Carter (Democratic)
Raul M. Arias-Marxuach
District judge, appointed by Donald Trump (Republican)
Carmen Consuelo CerezoRetired 2021
District judge, appointed by Jimmy Carter (Democratic)
Mariana E. Bauza-Almonte
Magistrate judge
Silvia L. Carreno-Coll
District judge, appointed by Donald Trump (Republican)
Marcos E. Lopez
Magistrate judge
Giselle M. López-Soler
Magistrate judge
Standing orders for every case in this court
Orders the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico applies to all of its cases, whichever judge has them, as published on the court's website (checked October 9, 2026). Courts revise these, so confirm the current version before you file. The court's local rules ↗
- General Standing Order - Revocation Proceedings ↗
- General Standing Order in re: Change of Plea Hearing ↗
- General Standing Order in re: Procedures for Initial Appearances ↗
- Standing Order In Re: Appropriate Attire ↗
- Standing Order In Re: Access to Presentence Reports Pursuant to Standing Order 11: Request for Copies ↗
- Standing Order In Re: Storage and Management of Sealed and Restricted Documents: New Guidelines ↗
Filing
File signed plea agreements and supplements at least two business days before a change of plea hearing.
“At least two business days before the change of plea”
Filing
For an initial appearance on a complaint, the law enforcement officer must arrive with AUSA-approved charging papers by 3 p.m.
“by 3:00 p.m.”
Filing
To obtain a presentence report filed before September 24, 2025, an attorney must move for a copy.
“attorneys are directed to file a motion requesting a copy”
Conferences
For a contested preliminary revocation hearing, give at least three working days’ notice.
“at least three (3) working days' notice”
Conferences
For a contested final revocation hearing, give at least seven calendar days’ notice.
“at least seven (7) calendar days' notice”
Other
Counsel must ensure clients, relatives, and witnesses comply with the court attire order.
“Counsel is responsible for ensuring their clients, parties' relatives, and witnesses comply”