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Brent Rafuse
Family Judge · New Jersey Superior Court, Morris/Sussex Vicinage
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Additional information
- effective upon taking the judicial oath, Judge Rafuse is assigned to the Superior Court, Family Division, Sussex County (Vicinage 10).
- Judge Brent M. Rafuse is a newly confirmed Superior Court Justice assigned to the Family Division in Sussex County, succeeding retired Judge Michael C. Gaus
- Nominated by Governor Phil Murphy, Rafuse was selected to replace retired Judge Michael C. Gaus
- His prior prosecutorial experience in both Morris and Sussex counties brings a blend of legal expertise and local knowledge to the bench
- Rafuse’s appointment is notable because it fills a long-standing vacancy in Sussex County’s family court system, which handles cases such as divorce, custody, and support disputes.
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