Deborah Poritz

Chief justice of New Jersey Supreme Court

Deborah Tobias Poritz (born October 26, 1936) is an American politician and lawyer. She was the chief justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court from 1996 to 2006. She was the Attorney General of New Jersey from 1994 to 1996.[1]

Deborah Poritz
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of New Jersey
In office
July 10, 1996 – October 26, 2006
GovernorChristine Todd Whitman
Preceded byRobert N. Wilentz
Succeeded byJames R. Zazzali
Attorney General of New Jersey
In office
January 18, 1994 – July 10, 1996
GovernorChristine Todd Whitman
Preceded byRobert Del Tufo
Succeeded byPeter Verniero
Personal details
Born (1936-10-26) October 26, 1936 (age 88)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
EducationBrooklyn College (BA)
University of Pennsylvania (JD)

References

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  1. Pulley, Brett (1996-06-14). "Woman in the News;Lawyer at 40 Rises to Chief: Deborah Tobias Poritz". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2016-11-13.