Kandace L. Clarke at a glance
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- Civil Judge
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Kandace L. Clarke
Civil Judge · New Jersey Superior Court, Essex Vicinage
Biography
Professional career
- Supervising Special Civil Part Designation (2026): A later order designated her as Supervising Judge for the Special Civil Part in Essex County, amending the 2026–2027
- Superior Court judge in Essex County, New Jersey, with a background in public defense and civil litigation
- Service in the public defender’s office, providing legal representation to indigent clients OpenGovUS
- Judge Clarke’s career demonstrates a combination of academic excellence, practical legal experience, and public service, culminating in her current role as a Superior Court judge in New Jersey
Education
- Rutgers University School of Law in — J.D. (2008)
- Smith College in — B.A. (2003)
Additional information
- Supervising Role: Designated as Supervising Special Civil Part Judge effective 14 September 2026
- New York in 2012
- New Jersey in 2008
- General Assignment Order
- Before her judicial appointment, Clarke worked in both private practice and public service.
- Sanchez & Associates P.C. in Newark, NJ
- Assistant Deputy Public Defender 2
- Kandace L. Clarke earned her
- and her
- civil litigation, workers’ compensation, criminal law, and contracts
- , and there she earned an annual salary of $112,331.66
- Her experience spans both advocacy for clients in civil and criminal matters and public defense work.
- Superior Court of New Jersey, Civil Division, Essex County (Vicinage 5)
- , effective upon taking her judicial oath of office
- In this role, she is responsible for adjudicating civil cases and ensuring fair and just resolution of disputes in accordance with the law
- Extensive experience in civil litigation and criminal.
- Appointment to the Superior Court, Civil Division, reflecting recognition of her legal expertise and professional reputation NJ Courts.
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