Liana Fiol Matta
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Liana Fiol Matta is a Puerto Rican jurist currently serving as an Associate Justice in the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico. She is the second woman in Puerto Rican history to serve in the highest court of the island.
Fiol received her Law degree from the University of Puerto Rico and later her Masters and Doctorate degree from Columbia University. She was a law professor in Puerto Rico during the 1980s until she was appointed Judge of the Court of Appeals of Puerto Rico. She held that seat until 2003, when Governor Sila Calderon appointed her to the Supreme Court. She was confirmed by the Senate and began her duties on February, 2004.
Justice Fiol Matta is perceived as the leading liberal voice in the Puerto Rican high court.
| Preceded by Miriam Naveira |
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico 2004 – present |
Incumbent |
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