The President of the Supreme Federal Court is the highest-ranking officer of the Brazilian judiciary branch.

[2][3] The President and Vice President of the Supreme Court are elected by the other justices in a secret ballot, with a minimum quorum of eight justices, in a two-round system for a two-year term, with re-election for a new term prohibited.

The self-governance and self-determination of the Supreme Federal Court regarding the choice of its president did not exist in two historical periods.

During the monarchy, the Emperor of Brazil appointed the President of the Supreme Court of Justice for a renewable three-year term.

The current President is Justice Luís Roberto Barroso, who has held the position since 28 September 2023.