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Pieras, Jaime, Jr.

Born May 19, 1924, in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Died June 11, 2011, in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on June 2, 1982, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on July 13, 1982, and received commission on July 15, 1982. Assumed senior status on August 1, 1993. Service terminated on June 11, 2011, due to death.

Education:
Catholic University of America, B.A., 1945
Georgetown College Law School (now Georgetown University Law Center), J.D., 1948

Professional Career:

U.S. Army second lieutenant, 1946-1947
Private practice, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, 1949-1953, 1954-1982
Private practice, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 1954