J. B. L. Reyes | |
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| 64th Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines | |
| In office June 30, 1954 – August 19, 1972 | |
| Appointed by | Ramon Magsaysay |
| Preceded by | Ramón Diokno |
| Succeeded by | Estanislao Fernandez |
| Vice-Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Human Rights | |
| In office 1986 – January 1987 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jose Benedicto Luis Luna Reyes August 19, 1902 Manila, Philippine Islands |
| Died | December 27, 1994 (aged 92) Quezon City, Philippines |
| Resting place | Loyola Memorial Park |
| Spouse | Rosario L. Reyes |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Ateneo de Manila University (BA) University of the Philippines (LL.B.) Complutense University of Madrid (LL.M.) University of Santo Tomas (JD) |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Nickname | J.B.L. |
Jose Benedicto Luis Luna Reyes (August 19, 1902 – December 27, 1994) was a Filipino jurist who served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court from 1954 to 1972.
After his retirement, Reyes became the first president of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP). He also worked with José W. Diokno in groups such as the Free Legal Assistance Group (FLAG) and the Anti-Bases Coalition.[1] He was also a highly regarded legal scholar in the field of civil law.
- ^ Orentlicher, Diane F. (1985). "Lawyers under siege".