John S. Kennedy at a glance
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John S. Kennedy
Criminal Judge · New Jersey Superior Court, Camden Vicinage
Biography
Professional career
- Assignment: As of February 15, 2025, Judge Kennedy is assigned to the Criminal Division of the Superior Court in Camden County, amending the 2024–2025
- John Stephen Kennedy is a judge in the Camden County Superior Court (Vicinage 4) in New Jersey, appointed by Governor Phil Murphy in 2021, and reassigned to the Criminal Division effective February 15, 2025
- Pre-judicial career: held the role of an administrative law judge in New Jersey
Education
Additional information
- General Assignment Order
- His reassignment to the Criminal Division reflects a shift in his caseload focus
- While on the bench, Judge Kennedy has handled a variety of cases, including personal injury, commercial disputes, and criminal matters.
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