Owen C. McCarthy at a glance
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Owen C. McCarthy
Civil Presiding Judge · New Jersey Superior Court, Monmouth Vicinage
Biography
Professional career
- As of July 24, 2023, McCarthy serves as the Civil Presiding Judge for Monmouth County (Vicinage 9)
- Selected as a judge to the New Jersey Superior Court, Law Division, on November 17, 2016, after being nominated by Governor Chris Christie.
- McCarthy has a strong legal background, having tried over 50 cases to verdict and being designated as a Certified Civil Trial Attorney by the New Jersey Supreme Court
- He also held the role of Commissioner and Treasurer for the Bergen County Housing Authority, New Jersey's largest public housing authority
Education
- J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law and a B.A. in Political Science from Union College
Additional information
- Unanimously confirmed by the New Jersey Senate shortly thereafter.
- overseeing civil cases and managing the court's civil division.
- The Council President in Manasquan, Monmouth County, and Deputy Mayor in Fair Lawn, Bergen County.
- Judge McCarthy has been involved in various significant cases, including a recent decision regarding a referendum for a $51 million bond issue for repairs and renovations to a school district.
- In addition to his judicial duties, McCarthy has a notable history of public service, having served in elected positions in two different counties.
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