Background
José M. Lopez was born on May 29, 1949 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; the son of Jose M. and Maria (Ruiz) Lopez. He came to the United States in 1961.
José M. Lopez was born on May 29, 1949 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; the son of Jose M. and Maria (Ruiz) Lopez. He came to the United States in 1961.
José M. Lopez received a Bachelor of Arts from Middlebury College in 1973 and Juris Doctor from Suffolk University in 1977. He was admitted to the bar in 1978.
From 1977 to 1979 José M. Lopez was an attorney advisor at the United States Department of Labor, Washington. In 1979 he became a co-owner and general counsel at Anthony Houses, Inc., Washington. From 1984 to 1990 José served as a partner at Smink & Scheuermann, Professional Corporation, Washington. Since 1990 he has been a judge at Superior Court District of Columbia, Washington.
Jose M. Lopez has been listed as a reputable Judge by Marquis Who's Who.
José M. Lopez is a member of District of Columbia Bar, Washington Bar assosiation, New York State Bar Association and Hispanic Bar Association.
José M. Lopez is married to Silvia A. Josephson. They have two children - Mellisa and Jose.