Yordanis Díaz Grau holds a degree in Psychology, a Master's in Educational Management, and is committed to continuing his professional growth. Once a year, he takes a month off from his job to don a robe, take the stand, and fulfill his mission of directly representing the Cuban people in the courts of justice.

Yordanis is a lay judge at the Las Tunas Provincial Popular Court, and his life is linked to teaching and the law. He came to this position after being nominated at his previous workplace, the Simón Bolívar Mixed Center, located in the municipal capital.

"I started as a lay judge in Criminal Court I in 2015, and this is my third term. There, I participated in several trials and complicated decision-making processes. It was something totally new for me, but I have enjoyed the work, as well as the importance it represents. I am currently in Criminal Court II."

“In this court, we do not hold trials, but we must always be ready to cover extended sessions in the First Chamber. I also like that strong decisions are made here, based on a lot of analysis. We must be consistent in our work, looking at the positive and negative aspects, because you are evaluating the conduct of a convicted person, whom you can either deprive of their liberty or set free.”

His youth is synonymous with responsibility. He serves as deputy director of training at the José Martí Provincial Palace of Pioneers, and although teaching is his primary role, visiting the courts is also an important part of his life.

Yordanis is recognized by the Las Tunas Provincial People's Court for his performance as a lay judge during his third term.

"I like my job and I admire the work that is done in the courts, the judges. Back in my neighborhood, my family didn't find it strange. I come from a home where knowledge of the law and the importance of complying with the law are fundamental principles."

"My mother belonged to the Provincial Justice Department, became a notary, and worked at the Marriage Palace. My dad always worked for the Ministry of the Interior as head of investigative work in Provincial Instruction."

"An innocent smile appears on Yordanis' face. She knows how proud her parents are of the role she plays. “They are used to these tasks, so it wasn't strange to them when I told them about the selection they had made at my workplace. On the contrary, they felt praised.”

Like the legal professionals in the territory, Yordanis was part of all the legislative changes that the country underwent, playing a key role in the popular consultation processes for both the Constitution of the Republic and the Family Code.

Yordanis, with his colleagues, who also serve as lay judges in the Las Tunas Provincial Popular Court.

"I was president of my CDR, so I experienced all these moments very closely. I am the organizer of each of the activities that take place there. I feel committed to my community."

“I am passionate about reading and watching the news to stay informed. That allowed me to give the most accurate explanation to each person who approached me. When I didn't know the answer, I always relied on a colleague.”

The changes do not alarm him; they make him feel obliged to prepare himself even more. He told the judges and court staff, together with his colleagues at the provincial ceremony in honor of the date, “You can count on the lay judges of Las Tunas at all times; our commitment is to the law and the people.”