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# Kevin R. Reich

New Jersey Superior Court, Essex Vicinage · Family Judge

## Profile

- Court: New Jersey Superior Court, Essex Vicinage
- State: New Jersey
- Role: Family Judge
- Service status: active
- Last verified: 2026-07-26

## Summary

Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge.

## Before you appear

- Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed.
- Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance.
- Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding.

## Courtroom Rules

### media access and electronic devices

Scope: statewide

New Jersey statewide Supreme Court guidelines govern media access and electronic devices in courtrooms; recording, photography, broadcasting, and transmission require compliance with the published approval process and courtroom restrictions.

Evidence excerpt: Transmission, broadcasting, recording and/or photographing is prohibited at any proceeding closed by court order, statute, or Rule of Court.

[New Jersey Courts](https://www.njcourts.gov/sites/default/files/notices/2024/07/n240723a.pdf)
Source checked: 2026-07-26


## Sources

- [Official profile](https://www.njcourts.gov/public/directories/judges/all)
- [Official roster](https://www.njcourts.gov/public/directories/judges/all)
- [New Jersey Courts official judicial roster](https://www.njcourts.gov/public/directories/judges/all)
- [New Jersey Courts](https://www.njcourts.gov/sites/default/files/notices/2024/07/n240723a.pdf)

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## Biography

### Professional career


### Education


### Additional information

- He held the role of Chief of Staff and Counsel at the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority (NJSEA), where he oversaw major infrastructure projects, ecological and zoning matters, and the preparation for large-scale events such as the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- Before his judicial appointment, Kevin Reich held significant legal and administrative roles.
- Judge Reich’s assignment to the Family Division reflects the court’s trust in his ability to handle sensitive and complex family law cases.
- Judge Kevin R. Reich currently serves on the Superior Court of New Jersey, Family Division, Essex County (Vicinage 5), effective upon taking his judicial oath of office.
- His experience in state government provided him with insight into complex legal and administrative processes, which he brings to his judicial work
- In this role, he presides over family law matters, including divorce, child custody, support, and related disputes, ensuring fair and just resolution in accordance with state law NJ Courts
- The Essex County Bar Association has recognized his appointment and welcomed him to the bench, highlighting his anticipated contributions to jurisprudence and bench-bar relations in the county



## Published courtroom rules

### Shared court rules

- [New Jersey Courts](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-c9ef48d54ca091cafd206659) — Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim.  Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://www.njcourts.gov/sites/default/files/notices/2024/07/n240723a.pdf). Collected 2026-07-26.