Michael J. Kassel

Professional career

• In May 2023, the New Jersey Supreme Court publicly reprimanded Judge Kassel for unprofessional conduct during a temporary family court assignment in 2021.
• Judge on the Vicinage 4 Superior Court in Camden County, New Jersey, appointed in 2001 and granted tenure in 2008
• Pre-judicial career: Partner, Helmer, Kassel & Stowell (1992–2001) Partner, Yampell & Kassel (1984–1992) Assistant Prosecutor, Camden County (1982–1984)

Education

Additional information

• He serves until the mandatory retirement age of 70 in 2027
• Made disparaging remarks such as comparing his experience to “a ninth grader” and saying “you could get a guy off the street that’s more experienced than me”
• Failed to wear judicial robes, propped his feet on his desk, and admitted liking defense counsel with whom he had a prior relationship