Samantha J. Mendenhall at a glance
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- Municipal Presiding Judge
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Samantha J. Mendenhall
Municipal Presiding Judge · New Jersey Superior Court, Essex Vicinage
Biography
Professional career
- Current Legal Work: Partner at The Law Firm of Irving & Mendenhall; focuses on business law and estate planning; also serves as counsel to the Irvington Free Public Library and Chief of Staff to Irvington Mayor Tony Vauss
Education
Additional information
- Mendenhall has been recognized in local news for her judicial service, including her role in municipal court leadership in Essex County
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Media Access And Electronic Devices
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New Jersey statewide Supreme Court guidelines govern media access and electronic devices in courtrooms; recording, photography, broadcasting, and transmission require compliance with the published approval process and courtroom restrictions.
Transmission, broadcasting, recording and/or photographing is prohibited at any proceeding closed by court order, statute, or Rule of Court.New Jersey Courts ↗
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New Jersey Superior Court, Essex Vicinage
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