Who is Samuel Alito?

LAWYER Samuel Alito's career trajectory landed him a position on the United States Supreme Court.

Serving as an associate justice, Samuel was first elected to the role by former president George W Bush.

Born on April 1, 1950, most of Samuel Alito's early life was centered in New Jersey.

He graduated from Princeton University and Yale Law School.

On October 31, 2005, Samuel was nominated by then-president Bush to serve on the US Supreme Court as an associate justice.

Bush said at the time of the nomination: "He’s scholarly, fair-minded, and principled."

"These qualities will serve him well on the highest court in the land."

He added: "[His record] reveals a thoughtful judge who considers the legal merits carefully and applies the law in a principled fashion."

"He has a deep understanding of the proper role of judges in our society."

"He understands judges are to interpret the laws, not to impose their preferences or priorities on the people."

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He assumed the position On January 31, 2006, and is the 110th justice overall.

In February 1985, the associate justice tied the knot with Martha Ann Alito, formerly Bomgardner.

Martha Ann is a former librarian who worked at the US Attorney's Office.

The married couple has two children together, a son named Philip and a daughter named Laura.

Similar to his father, Philip is a lawyer with a career in politics.

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