Jennifer C. Critchley at a glance
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Jennifer C. Critchley
Civil Judge · New Jersey Superior Court, Essex Vicinage
Biography
Professional career
- Superior Court judge in Essex County, New Jersey, reassigned to the Civil Division effective March 17, 2025
- as of March 17, 2025, Judge Critchley is assigned to the Civil Division of the Superior Court in Essex County (Vicinage 5), updating her prior General Assignment Order from July 16, 2024
- Licensed to practice in New Jersey, New York, and the U.S. District Courts for the Districts of New Jersey and the Southern District of New York
- Mark Falk, U.S. Magistrate Judge, District of New Jersey
- Volunteer work with Lawyers for Justice and the District of New Jersey Pro Bono Panel
Education
- J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law (2002) and a B.A. from Colgate University.
Additional information
- Before joining the bench, she was a partner in the Commercial Litigation Group at Connell Foley, LLP in Roseland, NJ, with over 20 years of legal experience
- This assignment places her among the judges handling civil cases in the Essex Vicinage
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Media Access And Electronic Devices
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