Richard Nunes at a glance
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Richard Nunes
Civil Judge · New Jersey Superior Court, Essex Vicinage
Biography
Professional career
- Superior Court Judge Richard Nunes is currently assigned to the Civil Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Essex County (Vicinage 5), as confirmed in a January 2026 court order
- Early Career — Before becoming chief judge, Nunes was an acting chief judge of Newark Municipal Court since 2008
- Newark Municipal Court Chief Judge — Judge Nunes held the role of the chief judge of Newark Municipal Court from February 2008 until his formal appointment in June 2011
- As a Civil Division judge, Nunes will preside over these cases and contribute to the administration of justice in the county
Education
- Education — He obtained a bachelor’s degree from Holy Cross College in Worcester, Massachusetts, and later attended Seton Hall University School of Law in Newark, New Jersey
Additional information
- The Essex County Bar Association also welcomed him as a new Civil Division Judge in its January 2026 announcement
- Formally assigned to the Civil Division, Essex County effective upon taking the judicial oath, and this assignment will remain in place until further order.
- The Essex County Civil Division handles a wide range of civil cases, including contract disputes, family matters, and other non-criminal legal issues.
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