James R. Zazzali
Chief Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court
James Ronald Zazzali (born June 17, 1937) is an American politician and lawyer. He was the Chief Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court from October 26, 2006,[1] until his retirement on June 17, 2007. He was an associate justice of the Supreme Court from June 14, 2000.
James Zazzali | |
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Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of New Jersey | |
In office October 26, 2006 – June 17, 2007 | |
Appointed by | Christine Todd Whitman |
Preceded by | Daniel Joseph O'Hern |
Succeeded by | Stuart Rabner |
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of New Jersey | |
In office May 25, 2000 – October 26, 2006 | |
Attorney General of New Jersey | |
In office March 26, 1981 – January 19, 1982 | |
Governor | Brendan Byrne |
Preceded by | John J. Degnan |
Succeeded by | Irwin I. Kimmelman |
Personal details | |
Born | Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | June 17, 1937
Spouse(s) | Eileen Fitzsimmons |
Education | Georgetown University |
References
change- ↑ New Chief Justice Assumes Leadership of Court Today Archived 2007-08-24 at the Wayback Machine, press release dated October 26, 2006