Edson Fachin
| His Excellency Edson Fachin | |
|---|---|
Fachin in 2026
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| Justice of the Supreme Federal Court | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 16 June 2015 | |
| Nominated by | Dilma Rousseff |
| Preceded by | Joaquim Barbosa |
| President of the Supreme Federal Court | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 29 September 2025 | |
| Vice President | Alexandre de Moraes |
| Preceded by | Luís Roberto Barroso |
| President of the Superior Electoral Court | |
| In office 22 February 2022 – 16 August 2022 | |
| Vice President | Alexandre de Moraes |
| Preceded by | Luis Roberto Barroso |
| Succeeded by | Alexandre de Moraes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Luiz Edson Fachin February 8, 1958 Rondinha, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil |
| Alma mater | Federal University of Paraná (LL.B.) Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (LL.M., LL.D.) |
Luiz Edson Fachin (born 8 February 1958) is a Brazilian jurist and lawyer. On June 16, 2015, he became a justice of the Supreme Federal Court, having been nominated by President Dilma Rousseff. Since 2025 he has served as president of the same court, having been elected by his peers for a two-year term.[1] Before his confirmation to the high court, he had served as professor of civil law of the Federal University of Paraná (UFPR).[2]
Early life and education
Fachin was born in the town of Rondinha, Rio Grande do Sul. One of his parents was a farmer, while the other worked as a teacher. His family moved to Toledo, Paraná, when Fachin was two years old. He attended the Federal University of Paraná (UFPR). He later received a master's degree and a doctorate from the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo.[3]
Academic career
Fachin worked as a professor of law at the Federal University of Paraná.[2] He completed postgraduate studies in Canada, and was also a visiting researcher at the Max Planck Institute in Germany.[4] During a sabbatical, he stayed in London, where he worked as a professor at King's College. He additionally taught at Pablo de Olavide University in Spain.[3]
Political views
Fachin is considered a progressive on judicial issues including land reform.[5]
Personal life
Fachin is fluent in English, Spanish, French and Italian.[6] He is married to Rosana Amara Girardi Fachin, a member of the Paraná court of justice.[7] He is known to be a supporter of the Coritiba Foot Ball Club.[8]
See also
- Operation Car Wash
References
- Back to citation Colombo, Giullia; Escardovelli, Maira; Angelo, Tiago. "Brazil's Supreme Court enters new phase under Justice Fachin". Valor International. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- Back to citation occurrence 2.0 Back to citation occurrence 2.1 "Luiz Edson Fachin toma posse hoje (16) como ministro do STF" (in Portuguese). Supremo Tribunal Federal. 16 June 2015. Archived from the original on 16 January 2022. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
- Back to citation occurrence 3.0 Back to citation occurrence 3.1 Rodrigues, Basília (2017-06-05). ""Papa" do Direito, coxa-branca e marido devotado: conheça Fachin por trás da toga". Gazeta do Povo (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- Back to citation "Presidência confirma Luiz Fachin para lugar de Joaquim Barbosa no Supremo". Noticias R7 (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2015-04-14. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- Back to citation "Brazil's president names progressive lawyer to Supreme Court". Reuters. 2015-04-14. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- Back to citation "Dez curiosidades sobre Edson Fachin, o novo presidente do TSE". R7.com (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2022-02-22. Archived from the original on 2022-07-25. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- Back to citation "Preocupação de Fachin era com mulher, juíza no PR". VEJA (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- Back to citation "Dia do Futebol: Veja para quais times torcem os ministros do STF". Migalhas (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2023-07-19. Retrieved 2025-07-18.