Dara A. Govan at a glance
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- Criminal Judge
- Jurisdiction
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Dara A. Govan
Criminal Judge · New Jersey Superior Court, Union Vicinage
Biography
Professional career
- Superior Court Judge in New Jersey, reassigned to the Union County Criminal Division (Vicinage 12) effective April 7, 2025
Education
- J.D. from Rutgers University School of Law – Newark (1998–2001) and a B.S. in Physical Education/Sports Administration from Morgan State University (1993–1998)
Additional information
- Officially assigned to the Criminal Division of the Superior Court in Union County (Vicinage 12) as of April 7, 2025, amending her 2024–2025
- Judge Govan has held the role of Immediate Past President of the Garden State Bar Association (2019–2020) and has been active in legal education and civil rights initiatives
- General Assignment Order.
- Union County Bar Association lists her as a member of the local legal community
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