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Celso de Mello

His Excellency
Celso de Mello
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Justice of the Supreme Federal Court
Assumed office
August 17, 1989
Nominated by José Sarney
Preceded by Rafael Mayer
Chief Justice of the Supreme Federal Court
In office
May 22, 1997 – May 27, 1999
Preceded by Sepúlveda Pertence
Succeeded by Carlos Velloso
Personal details
Born (1945-11-01) November 1, 1945 (age 71)
Tatuí, São Paulo, Brazil
Spouse(s) Maria de Lourdes Campos de Mello

José Celso de Mello Filho (Tatuí, November 1, 1945), is a Brazilian jurist, currently the oldest member of the Supreme Federal Court of Brazil and is, therefore, referred to as the of the Court. He was nominated by President José Sarney in 1989.

He became the youngest President of the Court in 1997.





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