Justin was born in Bakersfield, Ca and is of Mexican - American decent. At nineteen years old he joined Seat of Your Pants theatre company where he found his love for the arts. He spent the next three years starring in several award winning productions including Harry Gibson's stage adaptation of Trainspotting. Which, years later, went on to do two more runs in Los Angeles, all of which were critical hits. In the year 2000, he made the move to Los Angeles to pursue roles in film and television.
Justin was in the North American Stage Production of "Trainspotting". Earning him a Best Actor Nomination from the Los Angeles Drama Critic's Circle, as well as a New Discovery Award from Entertainment Today Magazine.