Luiz Fux

Brazilian judge

Luiz Fux (Portuguese pronunciation: [luˈis ˈfuks]) (born 26 April 1953) is a Brazilian judge. He is the current Chief Justice of the Supreme Federal Court since 2020. He was appointed as a justice of the Court by President Dilma Rousseff in 2011 and had his nomination approved by the Senate. He is the first Jewish Brazilian member of the Court.[1]


Luiz Fux
President of the Supreme Federal Court
Assumed office
September 10, 2020
Vice PresidentRosa Weber
Preceded byDias Toffoli
Justice of the Supreme Federal Court
Assumed office
March 3, 2011
Appointed byDilma Rousseff
Preceded byEros Grau
Personal details
Born (1953-04-26) 26 April 1953 (age 70)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Spouse(s)Eliane Fux
ChildrenMarianna
Rodrigo
Alma materState University of Rio de Janeiro
Other judicial positions

He was a minister of the Superior Court of Justice.

References change

  1. "Brazil's highest court names first Jewish justice". Jewish Telegraph Agency. February 10, 2011. Retrieved February 10, 2011.