Alberto G Santos at a glance
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Alberto G Santos
Family Judge · New Jersey Superior Court, Hudson Vicinage
Biography
Professional career
- He had held the role of Kearny’s mayor since 2000, after a career that included time as a councilman and clerk for the Hudson County Board of Commissioners
- Alberto G. Santos is a Superior Court Judge assigned to the Family Division of Hudson County (Vicinage 6) in New Jersey, appointed in June 2023 after resigning as Kearny mayor
Education
Additional information
- Officially assigned to the Superior Court, Family Division, Hudson County (Vicinage 6) upon taking the judicial oath on June 29, 2023.
- Nominated by Governor Murphy in 2023 and confirmed by the New Jersey Senate on June 26, 2023, which led to his resignation as Mayor of Kearny.
- Appointed by Governor Phil Murphy and began his tenure that same day
- His transition from mayor to judge marked a shift from municipal leadership to the judicial branch, with his confirmation by the Senate and appointment by the Governor.
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