Emilio del Toro Cuebas (June 4, 1876 in

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– November 10, 1955 in

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) served as

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from 1909 until 1922. Born in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico in 1876, earned his degree in law from the

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in 1897. Began his career in the private practice in 1898, seven years later began his juridical career. Served as Prosecutor for the District courts of Humacao and San Juan. Later became Assistant attorney General of Puerto Rico appointed as Supreme Court prosecutor and Judge of the San Juan District Court. In 1909 was appointed Associate Justice of the

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by president

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and in 1922 was appointed chief justice by president

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. Held that position until his retirement in 1943. Died November 10, 1955. Was buried at the Puerto Rico Memorial Cemetery in

Sources

*La Justicia en sus Manos, by Luis Rafael Rivera, 2007, , - 1876 births 1955 deaths Associate Justices of the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico Chief Justices of the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico People from Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico Puerto Rican lawyers University of Havana alumni {{US-state-judge-stub