William Marsala at a glance
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William Marsala
Criminal Judge · New Jersey Superior Court, Passaic Vicinage
Biography
Professional career
- As of August 4, 2025, an official order from the Supreme Court of New Jersey reassigned Judge Marsala to the Criminal Division of the Passaic Vicinage (Vicinage 11)
- Judge William E. Marsala is a criminal judge in the Passaic Vicinage of the New Jersey Superior Court, appointed in 2024 and reassigned to the Criminal Division in August 2025
- Initially assigned to the Civil Division for the Passaic County Vicinage, Marsala brings over 30 years of civil litigation experience as an attorney
- Of Counsel at Gallo Vitucci Klar LLP
- Judge William E. Marsala’s journey from high‐profile civil litigation to the bench reflects a deep legal background, a reputation for professional integrity, and a commitment to justice
- by the Chief Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court
Education
Additional information
- William E. Marsala joined the New Jersey Superior Court in March 2024 after being recommended by State Senator Kristin Corrado and nominated by Governor Phil Murphy.
- Judge William E. Marsala’s career spans decades in civil litigation and now includes a judicial role in criminal cases.
- Before becoming a judge, Marsala was
- handling complex cases in products liability, premises liability, liquor liability, workers’ compensation, catastrophic transportation, construction accidents, and FELA matters.
- He also developed risk assessment and management programs for clients
- His appointment reflects both legal expertise and community trust, and his current assignment places him among the judges handling criminal matters in Passaic County
- Judge William E. Marsala is a Superior Court of New Jersey judge, currently assigned to the Passaic Vicinage Criminal Division, with over 30 years of civil litigation experience before his judicial appointment
- His practice spanned more than three decades
- Products liability - Premises liability - Liquor liability - Workers’ compensation - Catastrophic transportation accidents - Construction site accidents - FELA (Federal Employers’ Liability Act) cases Gallo Vitucci Klar LLP
- His nomination received unanimous approval from the New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee and was confirmed by the State Senate
- This change is reflected in the official judicial roster
- complex civil litigation
- to help clients anticipate, reduce, and control legal exposure
- His current role in the criminal division marks a significant shift in his judicial responsibilities, while his prior legal career underscores his expertise in complex, high‐stakes cases
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