David Dugan at a glance
- Current role
- Family Judge
- Jurisdiction
- New Jersey · State
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- Active
David Dugan
Family Judge · New Jersey Superior Court, Essex Vicinage
Biography
Professional career
- Circuit Judge: In February 2017, he was selected as a Circuit Judge for the Third Judicial Circuit of Illinois by the Illinois Supreme Court, filling a vacancy left by Judge John B. Barberis Jr
- He also held the role of a part-time Assistant States Attorney and as an Appointed Federal Public Defender under the Criminal Justice Act
Education
Additional information
- Private Practice: Before his judicial appointments, Dugan practiced law for over 30 years
- focusing on personal injury and commercial litigation in both state and federal courts.
- His service in this role continued until his federal appointment
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Media Access And Electronic Devices
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New Jersey Superior Court, Essex Vicinage
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