--- title: "William Marsala | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/william-marsala-nj-passaic" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # William Marsala New Jersey Superior Court, Passaic Vicinage · Criminal Judge ## Profile - Court: New Jersey Superior Court, Passaic Vicinage - State: New Jersey - Role: Criminal Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-26 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## 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 ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### media access and electronic devices Scope: statewide 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. Evidence excerpt: Transmission, broadcasting, recording and/or photographing is prohibited at any proceeding closed by court order, statute, or Rule of Court. [New Jersey Courts](https://www.njcourts.gov/sites/default/files/notices/2024/07/n240723a.pdf) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://www.njcourts.gov/public/directories/judges/all) - [Official roster](https://www.njcourts.gov/public/directories/judges/all) - [New Jersey Courts official judicial roster](https://www.njcourts.gov/public/directories/judges/all) - [New Jersey Courts](https://www.njcourts.gov/sites/default/files/notices/2024/07/n240723a.pdf) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/william-marsala-nj-passaic", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/william-marsala-nj-passaic", "name": "William Marsala | KnowJudges", "description": "William Marsala, New Jersey Superior Court, Passaic Vicinage. 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