Academic training
- PhD in Law from University of Seville (1997)
- Bachelor's Degree in Law from University of Seville (1986)
Political and professional career
- Minister for Justice (January 2020-present)
- MP for Cadiz during 11th, 12th and 13th Legislatures in Lower House of Parliament (2015-2020)
- Secretary-General for Parliamentary Relations of Regional Government of Andalusia (2014-2015)
- State Secretary for Justice (2009-2011)
- Member of General Council of the Judiciary (2001-2008)
- Director-General for Relations with Administration of Justice of Regional Government of Andalusia (1997-2001)
- Judge on leave of absence
- Member of Royal Academy of Spanish Case Law and Legislation
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