Luis F. Estrella Martínez

Professional career

• Since 2011, Estrella Martínez has held the role of Juez Asociado (Associate Justice) of the Tribunal Supremo de Puerto Rico
• Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico, appointed on May 25, 2011 by Governor Luis Fortuño and confirmed by the Senate on May 11, 2011
• The sixth justice appointed by Fortuño during his first two and a half years as governor
• Began as a law clerk to Judge Gilberto Gierbolini of the Puerto Rico Court of Appeals, later working in private practice and notarial services, and in public law for various entities

Education

Additional information

• In March 2026, he was honored with the Patriot Award from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) for outstanding support to National Guard and Reserve members
• He was born November 17, 1971 in San Juan, Puerto Rico
• He also participated in pro bono and legal aid programs, serving over 5,000 indigent Puerto Ricans
• His confirmation was supported by the New Progressive Party and opposed by the Popular Democratic Party.