Ernest A. Raba

Ernest A. Raba was a dean of the St. Mary's University School of Law.

Early life

Raba was born of immigrant parents. His father, Ernst W. Raba, was a well-known photographer and artist in San Antonio, Texas. He attended grammar school at St. Joseph Parochial School, then attended St. Mary’s Academy High School, the predecessor of Central Catholic.

Early career

Raba graduated summa cum laude from St. Mary's University, Texas in 1934. He then received his law degree from St. Mary's University School of Law in 1937, graduating at the top of his class. After involvement in private practice, Raba taught as an Adjunct Law Professor at St. Mary's University School of Law. In 1942, he was inducted into the Army. Soon after, has was accepted into the first Judge Advocate General’s School for service members at the University of Michigan Law School.

Following the JAG program, Raba served in the JAGC 8th Service Command Headquarters in Dallas. He later served as Staff Judge Advocate at Fort Polk, Louisiana.