José Celso de Mello Filho

In this Portuguese name, "Filho" is a generational suffix meaning "son", which is used for someone whose name is the same as their father, like "Jr." in English.

José Celso de Mello Filho (Tatuí, November 1, 1945), is a Brazilian jurist, former member of the Supreme Federal Court of Brazil. He was nominated by President José Sarney in 1989.^[2]

His Excellency Celso de Mello
Justice of the Supreme Federal Court
In office August 17, 1989 – October 13, 2020
Appointed by	José Sarney
Preceded by	Rafael Mayer [1]
Succeeded by	Nunes Marques
36th President of the Supreme Federal Court
In office May 22, 1997 – May 27, 1999
Vice President	Carlos Velloso
Preceded by	Sepúlveda Pertence
Succeeded by	Carlos Velloso
Personal details
Born	(1945-11-01) November 1, 1945 (age 79) Tatuí, São Paulo, Brazil
Spouse	Ana Maria Rangel
Alma mater	University of São Paulo

He became the youngest President of the Court in 1997.^[2]

On September 25, 2020, Celso de Mello announced his early retirement to October 13, before the limit date of November 1, when the dean of the Supreme Court will turn 75.^[3]