James R. Paganelli at a glance
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- Appellate Judge
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James R. Paganelli
Appellate Judge · Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division
Biography
Professional career
- Judge of the Essex County Superior Court (Vicinage 5) in New Jersey, appointed by former Governor Chris Christie on August 13, 2015
Education
Additional information
- Also listed in the New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division roster, with recent temporary assignments to that division
- He also served on the Essex County Board of Freeholders (District IV), chairing the Economic Development Committee and serving on the Health Care/Health Benefits Committee and the Essex County Improvement Authority Oversight Committee
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