
Janie Jaimez
ATTORNEY AT LAW
BIOGRAPHY
Juanita “Janie” Jaimez was born and raised in Harlingen, TX. She is a graduate of Harlingen High School South.
Janie received a Bachelor’s Degree in English and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Texas Pan American. She then went on to earn a Juris Doctorate from South Texas College of Law and became licensed to practice law in the state of Texas in 2012.
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After law school Janie worked at the Cameron County District Attorney’s Office for 8 years. While there she held many positions including working as prosecutor in County Court’s 1,2, and 3 and a felony prosecutor in the 107th District Court. She also served as Chief Juvenile Prosecutor and Misdemeanor Intake Section Chief.
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In 2020, Janie was elected Justice of the Peace and in January of 2021 she took office as Justice of the Peace for Precinct 5 Place 3 of Cameron County, Texas. As Justice of the Peace she presides over Class C Misdemeanors, small claims cases, landlord/tenant disputes, inquests and more. In April 2021, Janie founded the Law Office of Juanita “Janie” Jaimez, P.L.L.C.
EDUCATION
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Bachelor’s of Arts, University of Texas Pan American
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Master’s of Public Administration, University of Texas Pan American
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Juris Doctorate, South Texas College of Law
BAR LOCATION
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State Bar of Texas
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Southern District of Texas
CREDENTIALS:
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Texas Bar Association
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TBA Texas Minority Steering Committee -Past Member
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Cameron County Bar Association - Member
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CCBA Women’s Law Section - Past President
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Junior League of Harlingen - Member
