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# David Calviello

New Jersey Superior Court, Bergen Vicinage · Family Judge

## Profile

- Court: New Jersey Superior Court, Bergen Vicinage
- State: New Jersey
- Role: Family Judge
- Service status: active
- Last verified: 2026-07-26

## Summary

Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge.

## Before you appear

- Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed.
- Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance.
- Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding.

## Courtroom Rules

### media access and electronic devices

Scope: statewide

New Jersey statewide Supreme Court guidelines govern media access and electronic devices in courtrooms; recording, photography, broadcasting, and transmission require compliance with the published approval process and courtroom restrictions.

Evidence excerpt: Transmission, broadcasting, recording and/or photographing is prohibited at any proceeding closed by court order, statute, or Rule of Court.

[New Jersey Courts](https://www.njcourts.gov/sites/default/files/notices/2024/07/n240723a.pdf)
Source checked: 2026-07-26


## Sources

- [Official profile](https://www.njcourts.gov/public/directories/judges/all)
- [Official roster](https://www.njcourts.gov/public/directories/judges/all)
- [New Jersey Courts official judicial roster](https://www.njcourts.gov/public/directories/judges/all)
- [New Jersey Courts](https://www.njcourts.gov/sites/default/files/notices/2024/07/n240723a.pdf)

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## Biography

### Professional career

### Education

- Law degree from Seton Hall University School of Law and has been active in the New Jersey legal community.

### Additional information

- David V. Calviello was confirmed to the New Jersey Superior Court, Bergen County, in March 2024, following a unanimous recommendation by the New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee and confirmation by the State Senate.
- His combined experience in prosecution and defense has been highlighted as a strong foundation for his role on the bench
- Judge David V. Calviello brings extensive experience in both prosecution and criminal defense to his role on the New Jersey Superior Court, where he currently serves in the Family Division in Bergen County.
- Before his judicial appointment, Calviello had a 25-year career as an Assistant Prosecutor in Bergen County, where he handled a wide range of criminal matters and tried nearly 60 jury trials.
- He held the role of Trial Chief for five years, supervising a team of prosecutors managing the majority of criminal cases in New Jersey’s most populous county.
- His appointment was part of a package of nominations submitted by Governor Phil Murphy, with Calviello recommended by Republican State Senator Holly Schepisi
- He resides in Hackensack, New Jersey, and continues to engage with professional and educational initiatives related to the judiciary
- His career is marked by significant trial experience, leadership in the prosecutor’s office, and recognition for his service and mentorship, making him a respected figure in the New Jersey legal system



## Published courtroom rules

### Shared court rules

- [New Jersey Courts](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-c9ef48d54ca091cafd206659) — Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim.  Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://www.njcourts.gov/sites/default/files/notices/2024/07/n240723a.pdf). Collected 2026-07-26.