A Message From the Honorable Bonnie J. Mizdol, A.J.S.C., and the Honorable Carol Novey Catuogno, J.S.C.

With the approval of the Chief Justice, Judge Catuogno and I are delighted to announce:

  • Hon. Robert M. Vinci, J.S.C., in addition to his civil assignment, is being temporarily assigned to the Chancery Division. It is anticipated that upon Hon. Lisa Perez-Friscia’s permanent elevation to the Appellate Division as of August 1, 2023, Judge Vinci’s re-assignment to Chancery shall become permanent as well.
  • Hon. Gregg A. Padovano, J.S.C., will, upon Hon. Rachelle Lea Harz’s retirement on June 1, 2023, be named our Multi-County Litigation Judge.
  • Hon. Mary F. Thurber, J.S.C., has been named our Complex Business Judge, effective immediately; and
  • Hon. Jane Gallina-Mecca will, upon Hon. Peter J. Melchionne’s retirement on June 1, 2023, be named the Presiding Judge of the Family Part.