tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post7541952760405037043..comments2024-03-28T19:01:34.507-04:00Comments on THE BLOG: ROBERTO PINEIRORumpolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08380575650255695462noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-47178365550999356352018-09-18T23:40:39.458-04:002018-09-18T23:40:39.458-04:00I got sentenced by Roberto m Pinero , he was a gre...I got sentenced by Roberto m Pinero , he was a great jobAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14799585816394111761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-85647763196960642462010-12-10T12:06:25.855-05:002010-12-10T12:06:25.855-05:00Shalom and RIP, Robbo. I will say Kaddish for you...Shalom and RIP, Robbo. I will say Kaddish for you.Batmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13274624617697584555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-91421229804712334392010-12-10T11:57:39.816-05:002010-12-10T11:57:39.816-05:00I had the privilege of being in front of Judge Pin...I had the privilege of being in front of Judge Pineiro during my times as an ASA and also in private practice, both in criminal and over in family. He was an absolute pleasure to practice before. A true model for any jurist in this circuit. He was taken from us way too soon and he will be sorely missed. <br /><br />Just a flat out good guy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-21759166936666354542010-12-10T11:53:20.742-05:002010-12-10T11:53:20.742-05:00I had the great fortune of knowing Rob for 30 year...I had the great fortune of knowing Rob for 30 years. He was a colleague at the SAO and as a judge. He was the nicest man I have ever known. Not a bad word about anyone ever crossed his lips. He was loyal and true to his friends and kind in every word.<br /><br />He was always cognizant of the pain that each sentence would cause, not just to the defendant, but to the defendant's family. He did what he had to do, but never gained personal pleasure in it.<br /><br />He will be missed by all who came in contact with him. I will miss him. He was my friend.<br /><br />Jeffrey SwartzAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-79622087478944643862010-12-10T11:27:58.510-05:002010-12-10T11:27:58.510-05:00I'm so sad to hear this news. May he rest in p...I'm so sad to hear this news. May he rest in peace. He was an amazing judge and person.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-73840641535914440402010-12-10T09:02:30.027-05:002010-12-10T09:02:30.027-05:00Roberto Pineiro was a genuinely good and decent pe...Roberto Pineiro was a genuinely good and decent person, something you could tell the very first time you would meet him. I had the privilege of working with him and his wife at the Dade SAO. He will be greatly missed by many, as a judge and a friend.David Troyernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-55831520923104337322010-12-10T00:12:05.856-05:002010-12-10T00:12:05.856-05:00DamnDamnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-5188917495236451612010-12-09T23:03:54.462-05:002010-12-09T23:03:54.462-05:00I was fortunate enough to have gone to high school...I was fortunate enough to have gone to high school with Judge Pineiro (after he became a judge, I couldn't call him Rob again). <br /><br />Though he was couple of years older than me, he was always a role model. You know, the type of guy you wish you could be. <br /><br />When I was a PD and didn't know my ass from my elbow, Judge was an ASA. We had a car theft case together and he actually helped me put together a defense...then took it to me in trial. <br /><br />Judge, you'll always be the type of guy I wish I could be. <br /><br />I'll miss you.Rick Hermidanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-29176544779165124212010-12-09T22:53:06.217-05:002010-12-09T22:53:06.217-05:00Miami lost a great jurist and an even better man t...Miami lost a great jurist and an even better man today. Rob Pineiro presided over his courtroom with common sense, dignity, keen intellect, compassion, and wit. Whenever he ruled, he looked at litigants on both sides with a look in his eyes that said, “This was the right thing to do”, and it was. He will be sorely missed, and remembered by all.<br /><br />My condolences to Barbra, Alli, and Jared. Know that you and Rob are in all of our thoughts and prayers. RIP Rob.Howard Rosennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-89076289104624616052010-12-09T22:13:19.777-05:002010-12-09T22:13:19.777-05:00Judge Pineiro loved his job in a way I admire. He ...Judge Pineiro loved his job in a way I admire. He loved the absurdity of it - and who's going to deny that being a judge in the Justice Building is sometimes an absurd thing to be? But he also cared deeply about justice, true justice - doing the right thing. And he loved doing that. He always took the time to explain things to me and I'll always appreciate that, not because he talked to me when other judges wouldn't, but because he talked to me because he wanted to make sure I got it right. He saw his job as a public responsibility that he was happy to take on. He cared.<br />I will miss him.<br />Susannah NesmithAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-89368437144438392582010-12-09T22:09:20.539-05:002010-12-09T22:09:20.539-05:00Life is not fair. A wonderful family man and judge...Life is not fair. A wonderful family man and judge is gone. So quickly and without time to say goodbye. Words cannot express how much he will be missed. He demanded excellence from others and himself. He also had a warmth and genuineness that was unique. He was a mentor, role model, and friend. I will never forget the man and shall strive to meet his standard for excellence in my personal and professional life. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-29771915498157669612010-12-09T22:08:14.038-05:002010-12-09T22:08:14.038-05:00My condolences to Barb and the kids. Rob was a won...My condolences to Barb and the kids. Rob was a wonderful guy, fun to practice before and just as much fun to hang out with outside of court. I was privileged to be able to do both.<br /><br />Sad that he didn't have longer to live, but fortunate that he lived long enough to have touched so many--including me--so positively.<br /><br />Rest well, my friend.<br /><br />Lenny Cooperman<br />MassachusettsUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04035212974413237986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-76029889035243046492010-12-09T22:02:03.148-05:002010-12-09T22:02:03.148-05:00Those of us who worked with Rob are all the better...Those of us who worked with Rob are all the better for it. He was a Judge's Judge. I agree with the earlier posts that all everyone who ascends to the bench should use Rob Pineiro as a model. My love goes out to Barbara and his family. RIP Rob.David Youngnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-70151678672726919472010-12-09T21:30:36.666-05:002010-12-09T21:30:36.666-05:00His spirit
was so alive.
His spirit is still aliv...His spirit <br />was so alive.<br />His spirit is still alive. <br />It flows through <br />our memories of him "endlessly <br />like a river<br />unafraid of becoming the sea".<br />My deepest sympathy to his family.<br />Kathy HamiltonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-8575644621477607362010-12-09T20:41:01.512-05:002010-12-09T20:41:01.512-05:00While we all mourn the loss of Judge Pineiro, it i...While we all mourn the loss of Judge Pineiro, it is important for his message and principles not to be lost on us. For instance, Judge Tunis posted on this blog for the first time. So did KFR. And I can bet many judges are reading this blog as well.<br /><br />So here is my message to sitting judges and people who are rightfully mourning the loss of Judge Pineiro: Try to aspire to be more like him. Cut through the garbage on your docket. Treat the people who appear in front of you with respect and dignity. <br /><br />Don't use your bench as a bully pulpit. Be like Rob. <br /><br />God Bless Pineiro and RIP.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-1316612518742227682010-12-09T20:32:45.406-05:002010-12-09T20:32:45.406-05:00We've lost the best I've seen. You will li...We've lost the best I've seen. You will live on in our warm memories, your Honor. All of the people you've touched, teached, and helped thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-6387464079587453282010-12-09T19:37:09.613-05:002010-12-09T19:37:09.613-05:00There may somewhere be a Judge as good as Rob, but...There may somewhere be a Judge as good as Rob, but there are none who are better. I feel so sad. May God bless and keep him close.<br /> Jason GreyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-30695659078714177312010-12-09T18:19:59.573-05:002010-12-09T18:19:59.573-05:00MEMORANDUM
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS
“An...MEMORANDUM<br />ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS<br />“An Office of Cooperation”<br /><br /><br /><br />TO: All Judges, General Magistrates<br /> <br />DATE: December 9, 2010<br /> <br /> <br />FROM: Sandra M. Lonergan <br />SUBJECT: Death of Judge Roberto M. Pineiro <br /> <br /> <br /><br />Please find below the latest information on services for Judge Piñeiro for those who wish to attend.<br /><br />A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010, at Temple Beth Moshe, 2225 NE 121 Street, North Miami, Florida 33181. Burial will be at Lakeside Memorial Park, 10301 NW 25th Street, Doral, FL 33172, immediately following the service. <br /><br />Burial will be at Lakeside Memorial Park, 10301 NW 25th Street, Miami, FL 33172, immediately following the service.<br /><br />In his honor, the flags at all Miami-Dade Courthouses are being flown at half-staff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-76717216531971050762010-12-09T17:16:14.193-05:002010-12-09T17:16:14.193-05:00How sad
DSHow sad<br />DSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-67830073704649193852010-12-09T16:53:26.423-05:002010-12-09T16:53:26.423-05:00It's just such a terrible loss...in so many wa...It's just such a terrible loss...in so many waysScott Saulnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-34361714456731311192010-12-09T16:25:50.069-05:002010-12-09T16:25:50.069-05:00One of my favorite jury trials I had was against S...One of my favorite jury trials I had was against Sterno (RIP) before Judge Rob Pineiro. I had always admired the way Judge Pineiro handled himself in Calendar and off the bench. But this trial was just another reason why I came away from his courtroom knowing that a man of justice sat on the bench that day.<br /><br />My sincere condolences to Barbra and his family.<br /><br />God bless Rob Pineiro.<br /><br />Rick Freedmanrick freedmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-67266033521077896242010-12-09T16:24:15.322-05:002010-12-09T16:24:15.322-05:00Rump,
Upon hearing of Judge Pineiro's passing...Rump,<br /><br />Upon hearing of Judge Pineiro's passing, I looked up the tributes that were written on this blog about Judge Pineiro's good friend, Manny Crespo, when he died. I noticed one of the tributes was written by Henry Leyte-Vidal. I can not help but think in the course of almost 4 years the RJB has lost three good people and judges. I know time marches on, but I hope people (judges in particular) take the time to read the postings written on here about Henry, Manny and Rob and reflect. These people are missed not because they were judges, but because they were good people who were good judges and who never developed "black robe disease". The words written about these men were not mere superlatives, but heartfelt remembrances.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-59355868744375747512010-12-09T16:20:23.929-05:002010-12-09T16:20:23.929-05:00When I walked into Judge Pineiro's courtroom, ...When I walked into Judge Pineiro's courtroom, whether as an ASA or defense attorney, I knew he would expect me to be prepared and--rightfully so--demand respect. I also knew that he would listen to my argument, follow the law, do what was right--not what was convenient--in a straightforward manner. He was not afraid to do the right thing; I once won a PVH on a new felony offense before him. He would give those who deserved a break a break, but had no qualms about giving a violent criminal a lenghty sentence. He was, in one word, FAIR. I never walked out of his courtoom thinking I got a raw deal, regardless of his ruling.<br /><br />Off the bench, he was friendly with a sense of humor, and fiercely dedicated to his family. His passing leaves a great void in all of our lives. RIP Rob Pineiro, and my prayers are with Barbara and her family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-3721181709101109922010-12-09T16:18:26.613-05:002010-12-09T16:18:26.613-05:00Sad day for the citizens of Miami-Dade County and ...Sad day for the citizens of Miami-Dade County and for Lady Justice. Judge Piniero had not only an exceptional intellect, but a moral compass and a spirituality that we all could learn from. <br /><br />Whether lawyer or litigant, you always knew with Judge Piniero that your experience with the justice system would be what it was meant to be. RIP Your Honor.Michael Feilernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-88900336792049834532010-12-09T16:05:52.007-05:002010-12-09T16:05:52.007-05:00The picture in the on line Herald Story of Rob is ...The picture in the on line Herald Story of Rob is always how I will remember him, even though I met him many years before when we were both working at the SAO. <br /><br />But I will remember him on the bench, staring down, giving the lawyers his full attention, beaming his considerable intellect on to the issue at hand. He dispensed justice not blindly, but with his eyes wide open- always sensitive to the equities of the situation. Understanding that the law often works best when delivered with a big dose of common sense. Sometimes that meant the state backing down at his suggestion, and sometimes that meant the defendant stepping up and admitting responsibility. His loss is both terrible and inexplicable. There is once again a gaping hole in the Justice Building; an irreplaceable man and jurist has left us, and we are all worse off for it. But, I cannot end my sentiments there, because despite the loss, we are all immeasurably better for having known Rob Piniero, and for having had the privilege to practice our profession before him. Rest in peace friend.Phil Rnoreply@blogger.com