Background
Pierce, Delila Frances was born on January 21, 1934 in St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States. Daughter of Lawrence August and Alvina Elizabeth (Hechtel) Pierskalla.
Pierce, Delila Frances was born on January 21, 1934 in St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States. Daughter of Lawrence August and Alvina Elizabeth (Hechtel) Pierskalla.
Bachelor of Science, University Minnesota, 1957. Juris Doctor cum laude, 1958.
Associate Robert L. Ehlers, St. Paul, 1958—1959. Partner Mitchell & Pierce, Minneapolis, 1959—1965. Sole practice, 1966—1973.
Referee Family Court, District Court, Hennepin County, 1973—1974. Judge Hennepin County Municipal Court, 1974—1983, District Court Minnesota (4th judicial district), since 1983. Member advisory board Genesis II, Minneapolis, 1975—1976.
Fellow: American Academy Matrimonial Lawyers. Member: American Bar Association, Minneapolis Society Fine Arts, Hennepin History Society, Minnesota County Judges Association (board directors 1984-1987), Minnesota District Judges Association, Hennepin County Bar Association, Minnesota State Bar Association, American Judicature Society, National Association Women Judges, American Judges Association.