Roger Lai at a glance
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- Criminal Judge
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Roger Lai
Criminal Judge · New Jersey Superior Court, Camden Vicinage
Biography
Professional career
- This order was issued by Chief Justice Stuart Rabner on March 24, 2026
- Superior Court of New Jersey judge assigned to the Camden County Criminal Division (Vicinage 4) effective April 13, 2026
- Judge Lai’s assignment to the Criminal Division in Camden County (Vicinage 4) takes effect April 13, 2026, amending the 2025–2026
- Confirmed as a Superior Court judge in New Jersey and previously held the role of Assistant Legislative Counsel for the New Jersey State Legislature
Education
- Rutgers Law School and his undergraduate degree from Trinity College–Hartford in Connecticut — J.D.
Additional information
- General Assignment Order dated July 17, 2025.
- His legal career also includes positions at several South Jersey law firms — Cooper Levenson, Attorneys at Law, and Archer & Greiner, P.C
- The Asian Pacific American Lawyers Association of New Jersey (APALA-NJ) endorsed and publicly congratulated Judge Lai on his judicial appointment, highlighting his dedication to the legal profession.
- He is also recognized in New Jersey’s historical list of first minority male judges
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