Robert H. Gardner at a glance
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- Civil Judge
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- New Jersey · State
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Robert H. Gardner
Civil Judge · New Jersey Superior Court, Essex Vicinage
Biography
Professional career
- After law school, he worked in private practice as an associate at Lane Ferdinand (1985–1987), Deyoe Heissenbuttel (1987–1992), and Feuerstein Sachs Maitlin and Fleming (1992–1995).
Education
- B.A. in Government from Connecticut College in 1982 and a J.D. from Seton Hall Law School in 1985.
Additional information
- Over his career, Gardner has held assignments in multiple divisions: the Criminal Division (2008–2011, 2013–2015), the Family Division (2011–2013), and the Civil Division (2015–present) where he currently presides over cases
- Joined the bench by Governor Jon Corzine on January 11, 2008 and was reappointed in December 2014, with the potential to serve until the mandatory retirement age in 2030.
- In 1995, he became a defense litigator at D. Rehe & Associates, a role he held until his judicial appointment
- Vicinage 5 Superior Court in Essex County, New Jersey.
- For example, he was reported to have supported other judges in internal campaigns for assignment positions within Essex County courts.
- Long-serving, experienced jurist in New Jersey, with a career spanning criminal, family, and civil law.
- Judge Gardner has presided over a variety of cases in criminal, family, and civil matters.
- Currently active in the Civil Division of Essex County Superior Court
- handling civil litigation and related proceedings.
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