David Chávez

David Chávez Jr. (November 12, 1897 – November 3, 1984) was an American attorney and jurist who served as a judge on the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico.

David Chávez
Judge of the New Mexico Supreme Court
In office 1960–1968
Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico
In office 1947–1950
Appointed by	Harry S. Truman
Preceded by	Robert A. Cooper
Succeeded by	Thomas H. Roberts
34th Mayor of Santa Fe
In office 1932–1934
Preceded by	James C. McConvery
Succeeded by	Charles B. Barker
Personal details
Born	November 12, 1897 Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
Died	November 3, 1984 (aged 86) Las Vegas, New Mexico, U.S.
Relations	Dennis Chávez (brother)
Alma mater	University of New Mexico (BA) Georgetown University (JD)
Military service
Branch/service	United States Army
Battles/wars	World War I World War II

Early life and education

Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Chávez in the United States Army during World War I. He received his bachelor's degree from University of New Mexico and his law degree from the Georgetown University Law Center.

Career

Chávez served as mayor of Santa Fe from 1932 to 1934, and later served as a judge for the District Court of New Mexico, serving until his resignation for U.S. Army service in World War II and returning to the bench after the war.[1] He was appointed to the judgeship of the Puerto Rico District by President Harry S. Truman, and served from 1947 to 1950. Chávez served on the New Mexico Supreme Court from 1960 until 1968.

Personal life

He was the brother of United States Senator Dennis Chávez. He died in Las Vegas, New Mexico.

References

1. United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico-David Chávez

• Guillermo A. Baralt, History of the Federal Court in Puerto Rico: 1899-1999 (2004) (also published in Spanish as Historia del Tribunal Federal de Puerto Rico)