Harold James "Jim" Pickerstein (July 9, 1946 – August 30, 2022) was an American attorney who served as the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut in 1974.
Harold J. Pickerstein | |
|---|---|
| United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut | |
| In office 1974–1974 | |
| President | Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford |
| Preceded by | Stewart H. Jones |
| Succeeded by | Peter Collins Dorsey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 9, 1946 Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | August 30, 2022 (aged 76) Fairfield, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Spouse | Marjorie Feldman |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania (B.A.)
Boston University (J.D.) |
| Profession | Attorney |
Early life and education
editPickerstein was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on July 9, 1946. He attended the Unquowa School and The Gunnery School, graduating in 1963. He earned his B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1967 and a Juris Doctor degree from Boston University School of Law in 1970.[1]
Career
editAfter law school, Pickerstein joined the U.S. Department of Justice's Honor's Program in Washington, D.C., and later moved to Connecticut, joining the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut. In 1974, he was appointed Acting U.S. Attorney following the stroke of Stewart H. Jones.[2][3] After leaving office in 1974, Pickerstein entered private practice.[citation needed]
Legal troubles
editIn 2015, Pickerstein pled guilty to one count of mail fraud for stealing over $600,000 from James Galante’s trust fund between 2011 and 2013.[4] He used the funds for personal expenses, including settling tax debts. After his guilty plea, Pickerstein resigned from the Connecticut Bar in December 2014. He faced a potential sentence of 20 years in prison, along with fines and restitution.[5][6]
Personal life
editPickerstein married Marjorie Feldman in 1968, and they had three sons: Andrew, Michael, and Edward. Pickerstein passed away on August 30, 2022, following a long battle with cancer.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "Obituary information for H. James Pickerstein". www.greensfuneralhome.com. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ Fellows, Lawrence (May 12, 1974). "WEICKER WEIGHTS 4 FOR U.S. ATTORNEY". New York Times. p. 35.
- ^ "District of Connecticut | About the Office". www.justice.gov. 2015-03-18. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ Tepfer, Daniel (May 10, 2016). "Former federal prosecutor gets 30 days for stealing $600,000 from mobster".
- ^ "Southern District of New York | Connecticut Attorney Admits Stealing More Than $600k From Client's Trust Account | United States Department of Justice". www.justice.gov. 2016-01-14. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ "Former U.S. Prosecutor In Connecticut Guilty Of Fraud". Hartford Courant. 2016-01-15. Retrieved 2024-09-10.